Police are investigating the death of a student from Seeta High School’s Mbalala campus, who allegedly drowned in the school swimming pool under unclear circumstances.
The incident has stirred public concern, especially after the school remained silent for nearly 24 hours.
On Monday morning, whispers of the tragedy began circulating across Mukono town, with parents, residents, and teachers speculating about a student’s death.
Efforts to get immediate confirmation from the school administration and local police proved futile, fueling tension and frustration within the community.
It wasn’t until later in the day that Kampala Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident.
The deceased, Kevin Nsamba, a 21-year-old Senior Six student and boarder at the school, reportedly drowned on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at around 5:30 PM, according to police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire.
“It is alleged that after participating in a football match with fellow students, Kevin and others ran toward the swimming pool.
At the time, there were trainees in the pool under the supervision of a trainer or lifeguard. Kevin reportedly jumped into the deep end of the pool,” Owoyesigyire said.
Later that evening, after a scheduled movie screening, students noticed Kevin was missing.
Despite a search by fellow students and staff, he was not found. His disappearance was formally reported the next day through the school’s internal communication chain, eventually reaching the principal, who informed police around midday on Monday.
A case of suspected drowning was registered at Mbalala Police Station before being transferred to Mukono Central Police Station for further investigation.
A joint team comprising the Regional CID officer, detectives, Scene of Crime Officers (SOCOs), fire and rescue services, and ICT forensic experts visited the scene for initial inquiries.
“Statements have been recorded from relevant witnesses. The body was retrieved and taken to Mulago City Mortuary for a postmortem examination. We are currently awaiting the results and any additional forensic evidence,” Owoyesigyire added.
Police confirmed that the swimming pool trainer had been arrested to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Preliminary findings indicate that the pool attendant was present at the time of the incident. Investigators are also reviewing CCTV footage from the school to understand what transpired and how it was handled.
Recurring Safety Concerns at Seeta High
This latest incident comes just months after the controversial and unresolved death of Elishama Ssesaazi, a 16-year-old Senior Three student at Seeta High School’s main campus.
He was reported to have died by suicide, though police investigations remain inconclusive.
Both deaths have raised alarm among parents and community members about student safety across the Seeta High School network, which is owned by State Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo.
A Troubling Pattern in Mukono
These events form part of a broader pattern of disturbing occurrences in Mukono’s educational institutions:
Just weeks before Ssesaazi’s death, Carnelian Mary Ndagire, a Senior Three student at Mpoma Girls’ School, reportedly set herself on fire in protest of being forced to return to school.
A month later, Ivan Oloya, a 30-year-old teacher at Seeta High’s Mbalala campus, was brutally murdered near Code High School. Five suspects, including a 16-year-old, were arrested, but the motive remains unclear.
The back-to-back tragedies have left the Mukono community deeply unsettled.
Parents express growing anxiety, and students report a heightened sense of fear on school campuses. Several parents reached by this website declined to speak, citing fear or emotional distress.
Seeta High School’s long-standing reputation for academic excellence—anchored in consistent performance in national exams—is now under public scrutiny.
Accusations of negligence, delayed response, and lack of transparency are growing louder.
Critics have also pointed to a potential conflict of interest, noting Minister Muyingo’s dual role as both school proprietor and a senior education official—a dynamic that some fear may hinder independent investigations.
As investigations continue, the school’s administration has yet to issue a detailed public statement addressing the circumstances of Nsamba’s death.
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