Ten pupils were on Tuesday evening hospitalised in Teso after lightning struck their school. The pupils from Aedomoru Primary School were admitted to Kocholya district hospital after sustaining injuries during the 4pm incident occasioned by heavy downpour. The headteacher Robert Atedu said lightning struck as the pupils sheltered in one of the classes. Funyula MP Paul Otuoma was among leaders from Busia who visited the pupils in hospital on Tuesday night. One of the worse incidents in the area led to the death of seven pupils from the neighbouring Korisai Primary School.

Source: The Star September 28, 2016 17:37 UTC