Over 200 pupils stranded as heavy winds blow school roof in Kibaale

9 March 2026, 7:38 pm

By Joseph Tumusiime

‎Over 200 pupils of Kicwamba Community Nursery and Primary School in Kyakazihire subcounty, Kibaale district, have been left stranded when heavy winds blew off the roofs of 6 classrooms on Friday evening. 

John Akugizibwe, the school head teacher who witnessed the incident, says strong winds struck at around 1pm, partially blowing off the roof of the classroom block in Kicwamba village, Kacu parish in Kyakazihire subcounty, Kibaale district.

Area local leaders have asked parents to unite under community work to support the school erect and other structures.