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Lightning strikes teacher dead in Iganga

Abubaker Kirunda | February 2, 2024

A primary school teacher at Nambale Primary School in Nambale sub-county, Iganga District has been struck dead by lightning. Ms Joy Kanage is said to have been walking in the school compound when lightning struck her, according to the Nambale sub-county LC3 chairman, Mr Nasur Ibanda. “Police handed over the […]

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Lightning strikes one dead, injures three in Buyende

Abubaker Kirunda | September 16, 2022

One person has been confirmed dead and three others seriously injured after being struck by lightning in Buyende district. The incident occurred in Budubi village, Namusikizi parish, Bugaya sub-county in Buyende district. The Namusikizi parish LC2 Chairperson, Joseph Kitawu said the victims are children who had sought shelter in a […]