The heartbreaking events have left their loved ones devastated, with the family struggling to cope with the loss.
Madam Hellen Afude Kafuna, the principal of Kidundu Primary School, shared the tragic story of how her family lost two grandchildren, one after another.
The nightmare began on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, when her 10-year-old grandson fell seriously ill.
Madam Kafuna rushed him to Itando Hospital, where doctors placed him on a drip. Despite their best efforts, the boy tragically passed away after three hours.
The loss was already a heavy blow for the family, but the sorrow deepened on the same day.
The boy's mother, who had recently undergone a Caesarean section to deliver a baby girl, was recovering at home.
While the family was still reeling from the death of the boy, they received the shocking news that the baby girl, only two weeks old, had developed a fever. She was rushed to Malava Hospital but sadly passed away as well.
The grief-stricken family was met with wailing at home when they returned from the mortuary, only to learn of the loss of the second grandchild.
Both children were laid to rest together in a joint funeral at their family home in Chebwai, near the Butali Sugar Company.
Friends, family, and colleagues of Madam Kafuna came together to offer their support and condolences during this tragic time.
The double loss has deeply affected the entire community, leaving many in shock and sorrow.
Teachers and fellow colleagues of Madam Kafuna have expressed their heartfelt sympathy, praying for strength and comfort for the grieving family.
In the face of such overwhelming grief, the family has found solace in the support of their community, with many offering prayers and words of encouragement.
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