When did the building in Buziga collapse?
Kampala, Uganda — June 16, 2025
A tragic incident struck the Katuuso Zone in Buziga Parish, Makindye Division, on the night of June 15, 2025, when a building suddenly collapsed, leaving at least one person dead and several others feared trapped beneath the rubble.
What caused the building collapse in Buziga?
According to early reports circulating on social media, one person has been confirmed dead while another was rescued by residents and is currently receiving medical attention. Eyewitnesses and local authorities suggest that more individuals are still unaccounted for, believed to be buried under the debris.
Where did the Buziga building collapse happen?
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) confirmed the collapse in an official statement released late on Sunday night. The incident occurred in Katuuso Zone, a residential area within Buziga Parish, part of Makindye Division in Kampala.
“KCCA together with Police Uganda are on ground as rescue efforts are ongoing,” read the official post. “One person has been rescued and is receiving medical attention. We will keep the public updated.”
Are rescue efforts still ongoing in Buziga?
While official sources like KCCA and the Uganda Police have confirmed that operations are underway, some unverified social media reports suggest that police suspended the search efforts and plan to resume the next day.
One report by Hon. Ssendi Mosh Afrikan on X (formerly Twitter) claimed, “Police calls off rescue till tomorrow,” sparking public concern and calls for immediate action.
Is this the first time such buildings have collapsed in Buziga?
This is far from the first time buildings have collapsed in Buziga and its surrounding suburbs. In May 2018, two apartment blocks under construction on Buziga–Munyonyo Road gave way, trapping 23 workers and a security guard—though miraculously, most were rescued after investigators found the developer had defied approved two-storey plans by adding extra floors without consent. Similar deaths occurred in 1997, when a two-storey building collapsed at Buziga, injuring several people. These repeated tragedies have been attributed to a toxic mix of unchecked building code violations, the employment of unqualified contractors and engineers, and the use of substandard materials with poor quality control.
Records from local authorities reveal a history of developers ignoring approved plans, and studies conducted by civil engineering experts point to poor workmanship, inadequate foundations, and lack of professional oversight as the primary drivers behind structural failures across Kampala—especially in Makindye Division. The latest incident in Katuuso Zone appears to be yet another tragic reminder of these systemic lapses and the urgent need for far stricter enforcement before more lives are lost.
What are residents and officials saying?
Residents in the area expressed fear and concern, with many questioning the structural safety of nearby buildings. Some are calling on the Kampala authorities to investigate the cause of the collapse and carry out inspections on other structures in the area to prevent further tragedies.
The exact cause of the collapse remains unknown, and investigations are expected to follow.
This is a developing story. Kampala Edge Times will continue to provide verified updates as more information becomes available.
