Robert – Kabera 15-mpigi-investigation-continues
15 days after former RDF soldier Robert Kabera was found dead in Mpigi, Uganda, police say investigation continues. Family calls for justice as forensic report from Wandegeya still pending
Police in Katonga Region confirm that investigations are ongoing.
TIMELINE — WHAT WE KNOW:
Oct 17 — Day 1: Body found in eucalyptus plantation, Luwala, Nkozi Sub-county, 12km from Mpigi town. Police responded and transferred body to forensic facility.
Oct 18 — Day 2: Body transferred to Wandegeya Forensic Laboratory, Kampala for postmortem examination. Relatives identified deceased as Robert Kabera, 50, former RDF service member.
Oct 19 — Day 3: Police spokesperson confirmed recovery of body, stated head had not been recovered at that time. Scientific process to confirm identity underway.
Oct 20 — Day 4: Katonga Police questioned 7 witnesses including landlord and neighbors.
Oct 23-24 — Day 7-8: Human Rights Watch called for prompt, impartial investigation, noting Kabera had been granted asylum in Uganda and was awaiting resettlement.
Oct 27 — Day 11: Uganda CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba posted on X suggesting RNC elements may be involved. Police have not confirmed.
Oct 29 — Day 13 to Nov 1 — Day 15: No arrests announced. Police say investigation continues. Wandegeya laboratory report still pending.
WHO WAS ROBERT KABERA?
Sgt Maj Robert Kabera, 50, former Rwanda Defence Force member and musician. Left Rwanda in November 2020. Granted political asylum in Uganda, confirmed in May 2023 letter by Inspector General of Police to HRW. In days before death, published YouTube videos critical of Rwandan authorities.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY:
Family continues to call for thorough investigation and answers. Community members in Mpigi say they are waiting for police report.
POLICE STATEMENT:
Police say investigation is ongoing, appeal to anyone with information to contact Mpigi Police or Katonga Region Police.
East African Report will continue to follow this story. This is Day 15 coverage — Part 5 — Kabera Files.© Tips: editor@eastafricanreport.com
