Kampala Metropolitan Police South, through Kabalagala Police Division, is investigating a case of murder, attempted murder and arson reported at Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala District.
The incident occurred today, 20th August 2026, at about 4:00 a.m. It is alleged that a housemaid was awakened by an alarm and cries for help from children in the main house. Upon checking, she found the children with serious injuries and calling for help.
The maid immediately opened the house and discovered several children with severe stab wounds. Khadija Daizy, a 14-year-old female juvenile, was found dead in her bedroom. Hawa Dalena, aged 7 years, later succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital.
Three other children, aged 13, 8 and 5 years, survived the attack and were rushed to hospital for medical attention.
The suspect in the matter has been identified as Namayo Dorothy, a 43-year-old Kenyan national and mother of the victims. She was also found injured and is currently admitted at Mulago National Referral Hospital under police guard.
During the incident, a Toyota Hiace vehicle at the premises was also set on fire and was completely burnt. The Police Fire Prevention Rescue Services responded and extinguished the fire. A jerrycan suspected to have contained petrol was recovered from the scene.
Police responded immediately and visited the scene, where a team of homicide detectives, Scene of Crime Officers and Fire and Rescue personnel examined and documented the scene. Exhibits were recovered for forensic examination.
The bodies of the deceased juveniles, Khadija Daizy and Hawa Dalena, were conveyed to Mulago City Mortuary for postmortem examinations.
The case was registered at Kabalagala Police and investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and the motive behind the attack.
Police have recorded statements from the reporter and relevant witnesses, while the suspect remains under police guard as inquiries continue.
ASP Luke Owoyesigyire
Deputy Public Relations Officer
Kampala Metropolitan Police
