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Afrigo Band founder Moses Matovu killed by unidentified attackers at Kibuli, Makindye, Kampala

Violence & Conflict Verified Kampala 24 Sep 2026 Severity: 4/5

Veteran musician Moses Matovu, 77, a founding member of Afrigo Band, died at Kibuli Hospital after being attacked early in the morning at Kibuli Market Zone B in Makindye Division, police confirmed. Preliminary information indicates he was attacked on his way to morning prayers; Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala said a team was investigating and trying to identify the suspects. Makindye Deputy Mayor Allan Sebatoma suggested he may have been targeted by a resident.

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1 killed

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