KAMPALA — A quiet home in Bunga was plunged into horror before sunrise Thursday after two children were killed in a brutal attack that left three others injured and their Kenyan mother hospitalised under police guard.
The violence unfolded at about 4 a.m. at Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, when a housemaid was alerted by an alarm and the cries of children coming from the main house.
Police said the maid’s discovery triggered an immediate emergency response and the opening of a murder, attempted murder and arson case.
“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.”
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police South Deputy Public Relations Officer ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the incident happened in the early hours of August 20.
“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.”
The maid went to the house after hearing the disturbance and found the children badly wounded.
“Upon checking, she found the children with serious injuries and calling for help.”
She then opened the house, where the extent of the attack became apparent.
“The maid immediately opened the house and discovered several children with severe stab wounds.”
Among those found injured was 14-year-old Khadija Daizy, who had suffered fatal injuries in her bedroom.
“Khadija Daizy, a 14-year-old female juvenile, was found dead in her bedroom.”
Seven-year-old Hawa Dalena was still alive and was taken to Nsambya Hospital. She later died while receiving treatment.
“Hawa Dalena, aged 7 years, later succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital.”
Three other children — aged 13, 8 and 5 — survived and were taken to hospital for treatment.
“Three other children, aged 13, 8 and 5 years, survived the attack and were rushed to hospital for medical attention.”
Police have identified 43-year-old Namayo Dorothy, a Kenyan national and the mother of the children, as the suspect in the case.
“The suspect in the matter has been identified as Namayo Dorothy, a 43-year-old Kenyan national and mother of the victims.”
Dorothy was also found injured after the incident. She was taken to Mulago National Referral Hospital, where police are guarding her as detectives continue their inquiries.
“She was also found injured and is currently admitted at Mulago National Referral Hospital under police guard.”
The horrifying incident also extended outside the house, where a Toyota Hiace parked at the premises was set ablaze and destroyed.
“During the incident, a Toyota Hiace vehicle at the premises was also set on fire and was completely burnt.”
The fire brought another emergency team to the property. Police Fire Prevention Rescue Services responded and put out the blaze, while investigators recovered a container they believe may be important to the case.
“The Police Fire Prevention Rescue Services responded and extinguished the fire. A jerrycan suspected to have contained petrol was recovered from the scene.”
The crime scene was subsequently secured as investigators began piecing together what happened inside the home.
“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.”
Material recovered from the property has been preserved for forensic analysis as detectives work to establish the sequence of events.
“Exhibits were recovered for forensic examination.”
The deaths of the two children have now entered the postmortem process. Their bodies were transferred to Mulago City Mortuary for examination.
“The bodies of the deceased juveniles, Khadija Daizy and Hawa Dalena, were conveyed to Mulago City Mortuary for postmortem examinations.”
Police have registered the case at Kabalagala Police Station and are investigating what led to the attack, including the motive.
“The case was registered at Kabalagala Police and investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and the motive behind the attack.”
Investigators have also begun gathering testimony from people who may have information about the events at the residence, while the suspect remains under guard at Mulago.
“Police have recorded statements from the reporter and relevant witnesses, while the suspect remains under police guard as inquiries continue.”
The case now leaves detectives with several questions to answer, including what happened inside the home before the maid responded to the children’s cries, what led to the attack and how the vehicle came to be engulfed in flames.
Police have not yet announced the motive and the investigation remains ongoing.
The incident happened about four months since Christopher Okello Onyum killed children at a Ggaba daycare centre, an act that saw him get the death penalty, that is yet to be executed. (See Details Here and There).
