By Karim Were
KAMPALA —Two children have died and three others are receiving medical treatment after a stabbing incident at a family home in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba, in Kampala’s Makindye Division, in the early hours of Thursday.
The children’s mother, identified as 43-year-old Dorothy Namayo, a Kenyan national, was also found injured at the home and is receiving treatment under police guard, according to the information provided.
Police identified the children who died as Khadija Daizy, 14, who was reportedly found dead in her bedroom, and Hawa Dalena, 7, who later died at Nsambya Hospital.
The three surviving children, aged 13, eight and five, were taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. Accounts attributed to a housemaid and neighbours have pointed to tensions within the family in the period preceding the attack, although claims about the alleged motive have not been independently established.
#Marital dispute reported before attack
According to housemaid Mariam Saana, tensions in the household had reportedly increased in recent months following a dispute involving Namayo’s husband, Ederisa Troy, a Malian national.
Saana reportedly told police that Troy had married another woman in May, a development that allegedly contributed to disagreements between the couple.
She further claimed that Troy had been seeking sons because the couple had daughters, an allegation that has not been independently verified.
The reported family tensions are now part of the investigation into what happened at the residence.
However, it remains important to distinguish between accounts given by witnesses and facts that have been established by investigators or a court.
#Argument on Wednesday night
According to the housemaid’s account, tensions escalated on Wednesday night when Troy returned home and reportedly became involved in an argument with Namayo.
Saana said Namayo accused her husband of infidelity and told him to return to his other wife.
The disagreement reportedly became serious enough for the children to contact one of their father’s friends.
The friend allegedly came to the home and intervened in the dispute.
The situation eventually calmed down, according to the account, and Troy left the house.
What happened in the hours that followed is now the subject of police investigation.
#Housemaid raises alarm
Saana reportedly told police that she was awakened at about 5am by noises coming from the main house.
Her room in the boys’ quarters was located opposite the main house, allowing her to hear the disturbance.
When she opened her door, she allegedly saw a vehicle burning outside the house.
She also reportedly saw one of the children calling for help from a window.
According to her account, the child told her that their mother had stabbed them before going outside.
Saana then attempted to enter the main house to help the children.
However, she reportedly discovered that the locks had been changed.
The main gate was also allegedly secured with a new padlock, preventing her from immediately entering the compound.
#Neighbours intervene
Unable to access the house, Saana raised an alarm.
Neighbours responded and reportedly helped force open the gate before gaining entry through the main door, which had allegedly been locked from inside.
The rescuers then discovered that the children’s rooms were also locked.
They forced the doors open and found the injured children.
The victims were subsequently taken for medical attention.
Two of the children later died, while three others survived and remained under medical care, according to the information provided.
#Police investigation
Police have taken up the investigation to establish exactly what happened inside the family home and the circumstances surrounding the deaths and injuries.
Namayo, who was also found injured, is receiving treatment under police guard.
Her condition and the nature of the injuries have not been independently detailed in the information provided.
The investigation is expected to establish the sequence of events, identify the circumstances surrounding the stabbing and determine whether other individuals may have played a role.
Authorities will also be expected to examine the reported fire involving the vehicle outside the residence.
#Alleged motive remains unconfirmed
The reported marital problems and claims concerning Troy’s alleged desire for sons have emerged through witness accounts.
They should not, however, be treated as an established motive for the attack.
Investigators will need to establish whether the reported domestic dispute had any direct connection to the subsequent violence.
Similarly, the claims about a second marriage and disagreements over children require confirmation from the relevant parties or official investigative findings.
Until such evidence is established, the circumstances should be regarded as part of the ongoing investigation rather than definitive explanations for the incident.
#A family tragedy
The incident has left two children dead and three others injured, while the children’s mother remains hospitalised under police guard.
The deaths have also raised concerns about the welfare of children caught in serious domestic disputes.
Family disagreements can have consequences beyond the people directly involved, particularly when children are present in the household.
Authorities and community leaders have repeatedly encouraged families experiencing serious disputes to seek appropriate intervention before conflicts escalate.
Where children are involved, their safety and welfare remain a central concern.
#Importance of early intervention
The reported events also highlight the importance of early intervention when domestic disagreements become serious.
Relatives, neighbours, community leaders and relevant authorities can sometimes help families experiencing prolonged conflict access mediation or other appropriate support.
This does not mean that every domestic disagreement will lead to violence, but persistent and escalating conflict can create difficult circumstances for everyone in a household.
The role of intervention is particularly important where children may be exposed to conflict or other forms of danger.
#Investigation expected to clarify events
Police investigations will be important in separating verified evidence from accounts circulating within the community.
Investigators are expected to examine the scene, interview witnesses and survivors, assess physical evidence and establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths and injuries.
Medical findings will also help determine the nature and extent of the injuries suffered by the victims.
The evidence gathered will ultimately determine whether criminal charges are brought and against whom.
Until the investigation and any subsequent court proceedings are completed, allegations concerning individuals should be treated with caution.
#Community shocked
The incident has shocked residents of the Bunga area, where neighbours reportedly responded after hearing the alarm raised by the housemaid.
Their intervention enabled rescuers to gain access to the house and reach the injured children.
The incident once again demonstrates the importance of prompt community response during emergencies.
At the same time, residents are expected to allow investigators to conduct their work and avoid spreading unverified information about the circumstances of the tragedy.
#Protecting children
The deaths of the two children and injuries to three others underscore the need to protect children from violence and ensure that concerns affecting their welfare are addressed promptly.
Children depend on adults for protection, particularly when family circumstances become difficult.
Parents, relatives, teachers, neighbours and community leaders can all play a role in identifying situations in which children may be at risk.
Where serious threats emerge, seeking assistance from the appropriate authorities can be critical.
#Conclusion
The Kalungu Bunga family tragedy has left two children dead and three others injured following a stabbing incident at their home early Thursday.
The children’s mother, Dorothy Namayo, was also found injured and is receiving treatment under police guard.
Accounts from a housemaid and neighbours have pointed to reported marital tensions before the incident, including claims concerning the husband’s alleged second marriage and disagreements within the household. However, those accounts do not by themselves establish the motive for the attack.
Police investigations will be crucial in determining what happened inside the home, what led to the violence and whether anyone should face criminal charges.
For now, the immediate priority remains the recovery of the surviving children and the establishment of the facts surrounding a tragedy that has devastated the family and shocked the Bunga community.
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