Two S4 Students Die During Examination Period in Kasese
Police in Kasese district are investigating the sudden death of Sulaina Nabasirye, a senior four student at Bwera Secondary School. Her death follows the tragic case of another candidate, Emmanuel Maate, who died by hanging days prior to sitting his national exams.
On Monday, Nabasirye sat for her exams and attended study sessions with her classmates. After returning to her dormitory, she reportedly developed breathing difficulties. The school matron, Peninah Biira rushed her to Bwera General Hospital where she was pronounced dead at approximately 11:00 PM.
Rwenzori East Police Spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime stated that police led by the Bwera Division police commander SP Tai Ramathan arrived at the scene and collected samples for postmortem analysis as part of the ongoing investigation.
This incident marks the second reported death of a candidate during the examination period. An emergency meeting with students was held at Bwera Secondary School this morning and examinations continued as scheduled.
On Saturday, 16-year-old Emmanuel Maate, a senior four student at Karambi Senior Secondary School, was found hanging in his room. Reports indicate that Maate had been dealing with personal issues including an alleged relationship that resulted in the pregnancy of a junior student which had reportedly caused him significant distress.
