Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1212 EAT on Thursday 5 March 2026

The police have arrested the headteacher and a matron of Kololo Junior School in Wakiso District following the death of a 14-year-old pupil who was found hanging in the school dormitory.

The deceased, identified as John Terry Kiseka, a Primary Five pupil, was discovered by fellow pupils at around 8pm as they returned to the dormitory after evening prep. According to police, the pupils found Kiseka’s body suspended from a roofing pole with a red scarf tied around his neck.

Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachel Kawala confirmed the incident, saying the matter is being investigated as a suspected suicide.

Authorities said the headteacher and the matron were taken into custody to assist with investigations as police seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the pupil’s death.

Police added that the body was later conveyed to the city mortuary for a postmortem examination as inquiries continue.

Police findings indicate that as pupils returned to the dormitory from evening prep, they found Terry hanging inside.
“They immediately informed the matron, who then notified the school director. Police were informed later,” said Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachel Kawala.

She added that investigations have since been launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Investigations are ongoing to determine what led to the suspected suicide. We urge schools, parents and guardians to report to police or seek help if children show signs of depression or distress. Talking to children both at school and at home is crucial,” Kawala said.

Police noted that similar incidents have been reported in recent years. In 2025, a 16-year-old student, Elishamah Ssesazi, was found hanging in a dormitory at Seeta High School in Mukono District.

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