Rukungiri: A pillar of Katonya Church of Uganda Parish also doubles as the LC1 Chairperson of Nyakabungo Cell in Katonya Parish, Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Rukungiri District, Mzee Emmanuel Tumuhamye, has been struck by lightning and died on the spot.
The tragic incident happened on February 21, evening while Mzee Tumuhamye was grazing his cows. According to reports, when it started raining, he sought shelter in a nearby house belonging to the late Ngundu. At the time of the lightning strike, he was inside the house with three other people, including his biological sister.
Mzee Tumuhamye died instantly, while the three others were struck and seriously injured.
The LC3 Chairperson of Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Wednesday Twinomujuni, confirmed the incident and said the injured victims were rushed to Kisiizi Hospital in critical condition. He later reported that their health condition has since improved.
A resident of Kagaana in Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Backer Ahimbisibwe, described the deceased as a very important and development-oriented leader. He said Mzee Tumuhamye was committed to guiding young people towards hard work and self-sustainability.
Mzee Emmanuel Tumuhamye served as LC1 Chairperson for Nyakabungo Cell in Katonya Parish, and later in the newly created Kisya Parish, for over 30 years. He was widely respected both as a community leader and a devoted church member.
