S.4 student dies in fall from mango tree in Bugweri

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1549 EAT On Thursday 22 October 2026

A 17-year-old student of Nkutu Memorial Secondary School has died after falling from a mango tree at his home in Busesa, Bugweri District, eastern Uganda.

Moses Mabinda reportedly returned from school and exchanged pleasantries with his parents before climbing a mango tree in the family’s backyard. He allegedly slipped and fell face down.

His siblings initially thought he was playing but soon realised that he was unresponsive and struggling to breathe.

His father, Mukoteka Tenywa, rushed him to Busesa Health Centre IV for treatment. However, as his condition deteriorated, he was referred to Iganga General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Tenywa described his son as an active and healthy boy who cared for his younger siblings, saying the family was struggling to come to terms with his sudden death.

Michael Kasadha, the Busoga East police spokesperson, confirmed the incident, adding that the body was at Iganga General Hospital mortuary awaiting a postmortem examination.

-Observer

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