Tragedy Strikes: Machete Attack at Ugandan Nursery

In Kampala, a man launched a deadly machete attack at a nursery, killing four children. Disguised as a parent, he accessed the Gaba Early Childhood Development Programme before commencing the assault. The suspect has been arrested, but his motives remain unknown. Such attacks are rare in the Ugandan capital.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kampala | Updated: 02-04-2026 17:16 IST | Created: 02-04-2026 17:16 IST
Tragedy Strikes: Machete Attack at Ugandan Nursery
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A devastating incident unfolded in Kampala as a man armed with a machete attacked a nursery school, culminating in the tragic deaths of four children. The attack took place at the Gaba Early Childhood Development Programme, where the assailant masqueraded as a parent to gain entry, according to local reports.

Upon entering the premises, the suspect reportedly engaged briefly with the school administrator before locking the gate and assaulting the children. Eyewitness accounts reveal a harrowing scene that has left the local community in shock and mourning.

Authorities have arrested the suspect, though the motive behind this rare and horrific incident remains unclear. Kampala, a bustling city of approximately 3 million residents, rarely witnesses such violent acts, adding to the community's distress.

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