Uganda Police has revealed that a prominent musician attached to the famous local Afrigo band has been murdered at his girlfriend’s house in the Capital Kampala.
Matovu Moses, aged 77, was murdered today, 24 September 2026, at Kibuli Depot in Makindye Division, Kampala District.
“At approximately 5:30 a.m., the deceased went to the residence of his girlfriend. It is alleged that as he and the lady were leaving the residence, they were confronted by a male suspect who is also alleged to have previously been in a relationship with the same lady,” Police said in a statement.
“Matovu sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Kibuli Hospital by a boda boda rider, where he later succumbed to his injuries,” the Police statement reads in part.
Matovu sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Kibuli Hospital by a boda boda rider [motorcycle taxi], where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police added that the female who was in the company of Matovu has been arrested.
“Preliminary information indicates that the incident may have arisen from a physical altercation,” police added.
Police also explained that the exact circumstances surrounding the confrontation and subsequent death are yet to be fully established.
Meanwhile, additional information indicates that the suspected male murderer has been positively identified and is believed to have fled the scene.
Police are actively pursuing him to assist in establishing the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigators are continuing to verify the various accounts surrounding the incident.
“We assure the public that all necessary steps are being taken to apprehend the suspect and establish the facts of the matter,” Police said.
Reports In Uganda Tabloids
Several accounts are emerging detailing the gruesome end of Matovu’s life at the age of 77.
A local online tabloid (mbu) reported that an area resident that witnessed the incident claimed that the suspected murderer first confronted Rose Katusiime and beat her up.
He then turned to Matovu and seriously beat him up. The suspect punched Matovu, causing him to fall and hit his head on the ground.
Matovu specifically hit his head hard on the pavement and sustained severe injuries, losing a significant amount of blood.
Kabalagala Police have opened a suspected murder case and investigations are ongoing.
By the time of filing this story, Taarifa Investigative Desk established from a source in Kampala that burial arrangements for the fallen musician have been taken over by the government.
“The government has taken over funeral arrangements,” a source close the statehouse said on condition of anonymity.
More details underway
