Ohh No!! Another Student Found Dead Inside School Dormitory Months After The Seeta High School Tragedy

Tragedy struck Kabale District when a Senior Six student was discovered hanging dead in his school dormitory. The incident occurred at Kigezi High School, sending shockwaves through the school community and the wider district.

The deceased, identified as Emmanuel Barigye, was a candidate preparing for his final Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams.

His body was found by fellow students, who immediately alerted school authorities.

Kabale District Police confirmed the incident and launched investigations to determine the cause of death. Preliminary reports suggest suicide, but police say a full inquiry, including a postmortem, is underway.

School authorities expressed deep sorrow over the incident, offering condolences to Barigye’s family and pledging to support affected students. The headteacher described him as a quiet and disciplined student.

Parents and education officials have called for increased mental health awareness in schools. They emphasized the need for guidance and counseling programs to support students facing personal struggles.

Barigye’s body was taken to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital Mortuary as investigations continue. The incident has reignited national conversations about student welfare and mental health.