One person has been confirmed dead and 25 others rescued following the collapse of a building under construction at Holy City Church, Brother Ronnie’s Ministries, in Bwerenga, Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District.
The deceased has been identified as Lukwago Francis, a builder, according to the latest police update issued on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Police said the 25 people rescued from the rubble were all adult males and were receiving medical treatment at Kisubi Hospital and Entebbe Grade B Hospital.
Search and rescue operations remain ongoing as emergency response teams continue working to establish whether any other people are trapped beneath the debris.
The collapse occurred on Monday evening at the church associated with Pastor Ronnie Makabai, popularly known as Brother Ronnie.
Fourth-Floor Church Extension Collapses
Preliminary police findings indicate that the collapsed structure was an extension of the main church building and had reached the fourth floor when the incident occurred.
The collapse triggered an emergency response, with police and other rescue personnel rushing to the scene to search for survivors and evacuate the injured.
In an earlier statement, Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala confirmed that approximately 22 people had been rescued, with the victims being evacuated for medical attention.
The latest update raises the number of people rescued to 25, while confirming the first fatality in the incident.
Cause of Collapse Under Investigation
Police have not yet established what caused the building to collapse.
Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including what may have led to the failure of the structure while it was still under construction.
Authorities have not yet provided further details about the construction process or indicated whether any structural or construction safety concerns had been identified before the collapse.
The ongoing rescue operation is also expected to establish whether everyone who was at the site has been accounted for.
Rescue Teams Continue Search
Emergency response teams remain at the scene as authorities work to establish the full extent of the incident.
The condition of the 25 survivors was not immediately disclosed, although police confirmed that they had been taken to Kisubi Hospital and Entebbe Grade B Hospital for medical attention.
The confirmed death of Lukwago, a builder at the site, marks a tragic turn in the incident as rescue efforts continue.
Police say investigations into the cause of the collapse remain ongoing.
updates are expected as rescue operations continue and authorities establish whether additional people were affected.
