Lightning Strikes, Kills 6 Cows and 12 Sheep in Kabale District

Fred Ishungisa, a farmer in his 50s from Ntungamo village in Katenga parish, Kaharo sub-county, Kabale district, is mourning the loss of six cows and 12 sheep after they were struck by lightning. The incident occurred on Monday evening around 06:30 PM while Ishungisa was grazing the animals at Kinyinya Hill during a drizzle.

Despite the tragic loss, Ishungisa survived unhurt, according to Edmond Tumwesigye, the area sub-county LC3 Chairman. Tumwesigye expressed sympathy for the situation, acknowledging the financial strain it has caused Ishungisa.

This incident comes just a day after lightning struck four children from the same family in Sheema district. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Kimondo II village, Kitagata ward, Kitagata town council. The victims, Mujuni Trevor (11), Akankunda Shanitah (9), Nahabwe Comfort (10), and Ainembabazi (7), were in the kitchen when the incident happened.

In December 2023, lightning struck Treasure Arinda, a 13-year-old son of Vincent Wednesday and a primary five pupil at Kacherere Primary School, and Elia Mwebesa, also 13 years old and the son of Patrick Barigigye. They were residents of Kilwa village, Kiruruma ward, Kacherere town council, Rubanda district, and the incident occurred while they were collecting firewood.