A second-year student at Makerere University, Francisca Amongin, has died due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Investigators found that a stove left on in a room with closed windows and doors led to a fatal buildup of toxic gases. This incident highlights the critical dangers of poor ventilation when using combustion-based heating or cooking appliances. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can quickly reach lethal levels in enclosed spaces.
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This is a textbook example of why ventilation is not optional. In a lot of older student housing, you have zero airflow and people using cheap stoves. It is a deadly combination.
Exactly. This is why electrification of cooking is a safety priority, not just a climate goal. If the room had an induction hob or even a basic electric plate, this wouldn't have happened.
The policy gap here is usually in building codes and enforcement. Most places have rules on paper, but the actual inspection of student rentals is almost non-existent.
