A 15-year-old student of Nyabikoni Secondary School in Kabale Municipality has been reported missing for 12 days under unclear circumstances.
The missing student, Joel Niwarinda, a Senior Two learner, was last seen in the early hours of October 21, 2025. His disappearance has caused anxiety among fellow students, teachers, and the school administration.
According to his mother, Caroline Abaasa, an administrator at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Niwarinda had no history of indiscipline or criminal behavior.
She said the family has searched extensively in areas around Nyabikoni, Kigongi Ward, Rwakaraba, and other neighborhoods, but all efforts have been unsuccessful.
His father, Moses Mwesigye, a resident of Rushoroza Cell, Nyakabungo Ward, Muhanga Town Council, said he last saw his son on Saturday, October 19, 2025, during a visit to the school.
While the school administration has not yet released an official statement regarding the disappearance, the case has been reported to Kabale Central Police Station under reference number 41/23/10/2025.
