Ugandan police are investigating the killing of Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan soldier and critic of President Paul Kagame. Residents found him dead near Kampala over the weekend. His widow says she fears for her family’s safety. Kabera had sought asylum in Uganda, citing political persecution; responsibility for his killing has not been established.
Ugandan police are investigating the killing of Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan soldier and critic of Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Residents found the 50-year-old dead outside Uganda’s capital Kampala over the weekend. Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke addressed the case on Monday. Responsibility for the killing and a motive have not been established.[1], [2]
Kabera’s widow, Jeanne d’Arc Rwigema Uwizeye, told BBC Great Lakes in a written message that she feared for her own safety and that of their children. His family said he had left to inspect a construction site about 45 kilometres outside Kampala. Kabera had sought asylum in Uganda, saying he faced political persecution. He left Rwanda after a sexual-assault accusation, which he denied.[1]
A former army sergeant major, Kabera was also known as a singer and YouTuber. His channel had more than 144,000 subscribers and over 800 videos, many criticising Kagame and his administration. The Rwanda National Congress, an exiled opposition group, called for a thorough investigation and for those responsible to face justice. The group also raised concerns about the safety of Rwandans living abroad. The police investigation follows the discovery of Kabera’s body; no perpetrator has been publicly identified.[1]
