Makerere University: Rwandan student drowns

 By Francis Otucu

James Uwimpuhwe, a second year student at Makerere University is dead.

Uwimpuhwe, a Rwandan national died while swimming at the University swimming pool Sunday.

Eyewitnesses say the Arts student drowned after he attempted to undertake underwater swimming without clear supervision/clues.

University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe confirmed the incident.

“I have received with much shock news of the death of James Uwimpuhwe, a second year Arts student who has drowned in the University swimming pool this evening. A brief to me from the Swimming Pool management indicates that James got stuck while attempting under-water Swimming,” Nawangwe said adding, “Life savers on duty rushed to his rescue, offered Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other first aid but he died on the way to hospital. I send my condolences to his family and the entire student community. May His Soul Rest In Peace.”