Three people were severely injured following a sauna explosion at Buziga Country Resort in Upper Buziga Zone, Makindye Division, Kampala.
The incident, which occurred at around 8:30 pm on Sunday saw Hajjat Masitula, 69, Vice Chairperson LC I of Katuso Cell, sustain severe burns on her back, chest, and lower body while Zahara Nakawesi Kasenene, 39, suffered burns and a broken left leg whereas Mamaram Aisha sustained multiple severe burns.
All three were first rushed to Kiruddu Hospital, before two were referred to Nsambya and Mulago hospitals for specialized treatment.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, confirmed the incident, saying investigations were underway to establish the cause of the explosion.
He added that detectives and scene-of-crime officers secured the area, documenting extensive damage that included a partial structural collapse, cracked walls, scattered debris, broken glass, and blood stains.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the explosion inside the sauna was significant in nature. However, the exact cause is yet to be established. Statements have been recorded from witnesses and from the victims themselves,” Owoyesigyire noted.
No arrests have been made so far, and the scene remains cordoned off for a forensic examination.
Police said they will continue working closely with medical facilities to monitor the victims’ conditions and promised to update the public as inquiries progress.
