Woman Found Dead in Newly-Established Kamuli Guest House

Preliminary findings indicate that the Savannah Guest House had been operational for only a week and lacked proper systems for registering its clients, as required by law.

Kamuli Police have apprehended the manager of Savannah Guest House, Joseph Takayuuka, following the discovery of a deceased female client on the premises.

The incident occurred in Gabula-Kitimbo Zone, Kasoigo Ward, Northern Division, Kamuli Municipality.

According to Busoga North Police spokesperson Michael Kasadha, the lifeless body of the unidentified woman was discovered on January 11, 2025, at around 8am.

Police received a tip about the death and immediately launched an investigation into the matter.

Preliminary findings indicate that the Savannah Guest House had been operational for only a week and lacked proper systems for registering its clients, as required by law.

This shortfall has raised concerns about the facility's compliance with regulations, including security and accountability for its guests.

Kasadha stated, "The failure to register clients is a breach of safety protocols, and we are working to uncover how this could have contributed to the incident."

The body of the deceased has been conveyed to Kamuli General Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death.

Authorities are also investigating whether any foul play was involved.

The arrest of the guest house manager is intended to aid in gathering critical information regarding the incident.

Police are urging members of the public with information about the deceased or the circumstances surrounding her death to come forward.