Mityana, Uganda – At least 100 pupils of Golden Learning Centre Nursery and Primary School in Namungo Central Village, Namungo Sub County, Mityana district were hospitalized on Wednesday evening after eating suspected poisoned food.
The affected pupils started complaining of stomach ache, headache, and vomiting after eating a late lunch meal of posh and beans.
Residents rushed the victims to various health facilities, including Namungo Health Centre III , Koyada Medical Clinic, and MUKJ Medical Clinic.
Wamala Regional Police Spokesperson Racheal Kawala said they have arrested two cooks at the school identified as Kule Alfred and Edger Mumbere, to help them with investigations.
Food samples from the school kitchen have also been collected for forensic analysis.
Detectives have also sealed off the school pending further guidance from the investigating team.
Kawala said most of the victims were discharged on Wednesday evening, leaving about 50 under medical monitoring at MUKJ Medical Clinic, but in stable condition.
No fatalities have been reported at this time.
