EAST AFRICAN REPORT — TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026 — ISSUE NO. 1495 — KSH 100
BREAKING — MUHOOZI VS KAYUMBA NYAMWASA EXCLUSIVE
DAY 24: WHO KILLED SGT ROBERT KABERA?
Muhoozi Suspects RNC Elements in Mpigi Killing, RNC Denies Link as Uganda Police Investigate — OB Case Still Open
Mpigi, Central Uganda • Breaking Investigation • Exclusive Briefing
By: East African Report Staff — Kampala, Uganda
For 24 days, the death of Sgt. Robert Kabera has gripped Uganda in uncertainty as investigators probe conflicting allegations between senior military leaders and the exiled opposition group Rwanda National Congress (RNC).
Kabera, 50, also known as Sgt Robert, was found dead on 17 October 2026 in Luwala Village, Kamengo Sub-county, Mpigi District, about 40 kilometres southwest of Kampala. Police said his body was found with severe injuries, and that the case was registered as a homicide investigation.
His death did not happen in a vacuum. It happened at a time when relations between Uganda and Rwanda remain fragile, when the safety of Rwandan refugees living in Uganda is under intense debate, and when social media has become a battlefield for accusations, denials, and unverified claims.
On 27 October 2026, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, posted on X: “I highly suspect that certain elements of Kayumba’s RNC were responsible. Are they retaliating for Kandiho’s arrest? We shall get to the truth.”
That single post changed the nature of the story. It turned a murder investigation into a regional political storm.
Muhoozi was referring to the arrest of retired Maj. Gen. Abel Kandiho, the former head of Uganda’s military intelligence. Kandiho’s arrest had already raised questions inside Uganda’s security establishment. Muhoozi’s post linked the two events — Kabera’s killing and Kandiho’s arrest — in the public mind, even though no publicly verifiable evidence has been presented to connect them.
2. KABERA NI NDE? UMUNTU, SI UMUBARE
Robert Kabera was not just a headline. He was a man known to his family, his neighbours, and his community in Mpigi.
Family members, speaking on condition of anonymity for their safety, describe Kabera as a disciplined, quiet man who had lived in Uganda for many years after fleeing Rwanda. He was known in Luwala as a man who helped newcomers, who attended community gatherings, and who tried to live a normal life far from politics.
“He told us he was following a sensitive case,” one relative told East African Report. “Now he is gone.”
Neighbours in Luwala say Kabera was last seen alive on the evening before his body was discovered. Police say forensic teams were dispatched to the scene, that a postmortem was conducted, and that several persons of interest were questioned. As of today, police have not publicly named suspects, and no one has been arrested.
His family is still waiting for justice. They have asked Uganda Police to provide regular updates, to protect witnesses, and to ensure that the investigation is not politicised. They have also asked the media and the public not to spread rumours that could endanger witnesses or derail the investigation.
3. MUHOOZI STATEMENT( ibyo Muhozi yavuze
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is not just any officer. He is the Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda and the son of President Yoweri Museveni. His words carry weight in Uganda and across the region.
In his post on X, Muhoozi did not say he had proof. He said he “highly suspects” elements of the RNC. In legal terms, suspicion is not evidence. In political terms, however, suspicion from a figure of his rank is powerful.
Supporters of Muhoozi say he was speaking as a military leader concerned about cross-border threats. They argue that Uganda has a right to investigate all leads, including the possibility that exiled opposition groups operate inside Uganda.
Critics, including human rights organisations and opposition figures, say that naming a political group before an investigation is complete is dangerous. They argue that it risks prejudicing the investigation, endangering Rwandan refugees in Uganda, and turning a criminal case into a political one.
East African Report has reached out to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson for clarification on whether Muhoozi’s statement was based on intelligence that will be shared with police. As of publication, no additional evidence has been made public.
4. RNC RESPONSE:
The Rwanda National Congress (RNC), in a statement issued on 18 October 2026, condemned the killing of Kabera and said Kabera was not a member of the organisation.
The statement read in part: “We condemn the killing of Robert Kabera. He was not one of us. We call for a credible, independent investigation, and for the protection of Rwandan refugees living in Uganda.”
The RNC further said it does not support violence and that it advocates for political change in Rwanda through peaceful means. The group accused Muhoozi of using Kabera’s death to distract from Uganda’s internal security failures.
A social media account using Nyamwasa’s name also posted a strong response to Muhoozi. However, East African Report has not been able to verify that the account belongs to Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa himself. Fact-checkers have warned that many accounts using the names of prominent figures are fake or operated by supporters. Until authenticity is confirmed, this newspaper will not treat that account as Nyamwasa’s official statement. In a post attributed to Nyamwasa ,whose outhenticity has not been independently verfied
5. KAYUMBA NYAMWASA NI NDE? AMAATEKA MAGUFI
To understand why Muhoozi’s post matters, one must understand who Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa is.
Nyamwasa is a former senior Rwandan military officer who played a major role in Rwanda’s history over the past 30 years. He joined the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) during the liberation struggle in the 1990s. After 1994, he rose rapidly, becoming Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force and later head of military intelligence.
For years, he was considered one of the closest allies of President Paul Kagame. That relationship later broke down.
In 2010, Nyamwasa fled to South Africa, saying his life was in danger. After his departure, a military court in Rwanda sentenced him in absentia in 2011 to 24 years in prison on charges including terrorism and genocide denial. Nyamwasa and his supporters say the trial was political.
In exile, Nyamwasa became a leading figure in the RNC, a movement formed by Rwandan exiles who oppose the government in Kigali. The Rwandan government has long accused the RNC of threatening national security. The RNC denies this and says it is a political organisation.
Nyamwasa survived two assassination attempts in South Africa, in 2010 and 2014. Those attacks caused serious diplomatic tension between South Africa and Rwanda. South Africa expelled Rwandan diplomats, and Rwanda denied involvement.
6. URUKIKO RWA ESPAGNE: IBIGIZE URUBANZA RWA KERA
Separately, a Spanish court has revived a long-running case first opened in 2008 seeking Nyamwasa’s arrest over alleged crimes committed during the 1990s in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Spanish case alleges that Nyamwasa and other former RPF officers were involved in mass killings of civilians, including the killings of Spanish aid workers and others. The court has issued arrest warrants.
It is critical for readers to understand: these are allegations. They have not been tested in a trial. Nyamwasa has not been convicted in the Spanish case. The case is based on the principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows Spanish courts to investigate certain serious crimes even if they happened outside Spain.
Nyamwasa has not publicly commented in detail on the Spanish case in recent weeks. His supporters say the case is politically motivated. Spanish prosecutors say it is about justice for victims.
7. UMUBANO WA UGANDA NA RWANDA: KUKI IBI BIKOMEYE?
Uganda and Rwanda are neighbours with a complicated history. They have been allies, rivals, and at times, adversaries. Both countries have accused each other of harbouring dissidents.
Uganda hosts a large number of Rwandan refugees and exiles. Some are supporters of the government in Kigali. Others oppose it. That mix has made Uganda a sensitive place for Rwandan politics.
In recent years, Uganda and Rwanda have tried to improve relations. Presidents Museveni and Kagame have met, and officials have spoken about cooperation. But incidents like the killing of Kabera test that cooperation.
Regional analysts say the Kabera case highlights three major problems:
First, the safety of refugees. If refugees feel unsafe in Uganda, they may flee again, or they may lose trust in host-country protection.
Second, the use of social media by leaders. When senior officials make accusations on X before investigations conclude, it can create panic and misinformation.
Third, the lack of transparent investigations. When investigations are slow or opaque, rumours fill the gap.
8. KEY FACTS
– Sgt. Robert Kabera was killed on 17 October 2026 in Mpigi District
– Police case remains open, no arrests made as of 10 November 2026
– Muhoozi posted his suspicion about RNC on 27 October 2026 on X
– RNC denied involvement on 18 October 2026 and called for independent inquiry
– No publicly verifiable evidence linking RNC to the killing has been presented
– X account responding in Nyamwasa’s name remains unverified
– Human Rights Watch has called for prompt, impartial, credible investigation
9. WHAT REMAINS UNKNOWN
– Who killed Robert Kabera and why
– Whether the killing was connected to Kandiho’s arrest
– Whether the X account is authentic
– What forensic results show
– Whether police have identified a motive — political, criminal, or personal.
The death of Sgt Robert Kabera is not just a story about one man. It is a story about justice, about refugee protection, about regional politics, and about the power of words on social media.
East African Report calls on Uganda Police to conduct a transparent investigation, to update the family regularly, and to share findings with the public when it is safe to do so.
We call on all political actors — in Uganda, Rwanda, and in exile — to avoid making unverified accusations that could endanger lives.
We call on readers who have credible information to share it with police, not with rumour mills on social media.
This newspaper will continue to follow this story. We will update it as soon as verified information becomes available. We will not publish rumours as facts. We will not take sides. We will report the truth, with accountability and justice.
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ALSO INSIDE: UPDF announces border deployment review — p.3 • Regional: Rwanda denies role, calls for calm — p.4 • OPINION: When generals and exiles clash — p.6
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