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Death of musician Moses Matovu in Kampala

Overview

Moses Matovu, the 77-year-old founder and leader of Uganda’s Afrigo Band, died on September 24, 2026, following a violent attack in the Kibuli Market Zone B area of Kampala. Matovu, a prominent saxophonist and vocalist known as ‘Papa Moi’, succumbed to severe head injuries at Kibuli Hospital.

Police investigations indicate the incident occurred around 5:30 AM as Matovu was leaving the residence of Rose Tumusiime. He was confronted by Vincent Arnold Nsamba, also known as ‘Sitenda’, who had a previous relationship with Tumusiime. A physical altercation ensued, resulting in Matovu’s injuries. While Nsamba reportedly admitted to punching Matovu, he told investigators he ‘did not intend to kill the musician’.

Following a manhunt, Nsamba appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrates’ Court on September 28, 2026. He has been charged with murder and remanded to Luzira Upper Prison, with the case scheduled for mention on November 3, 2026. During proceedings, Nsamba claimed that Matovu appeared ‘weak and intoxicated’ before losing his balance and hitting his head, adding that he fled the scene out of fear after seeing the musician bleeding.

On September 30, police and military detectives conducted a crime scene reconstruction in Kibuli. Suspects Rose Tumusiime and Vincent Nsamba participated in the exercise to verify statements.

On October 6, Director of Public Prosecutions Lino Anguzu clarified that Rose Tumusiime will not face criminal charges. Prosecutors are instead treating Tumusiime as a potential witness to assist in establishing the facts of the attack.

In response to the loss, Afrigo Band management announced that the group will continue operations. Executive Director James Wasula stated the band remains intact, while musician Joanita Kawalya noted that Matovu had spent years preparing members to carry on his work.

Entities

Moses Matovu · Afrigo Band · Kampala Metropolitan Police · Vincent Nsamba · Kampala

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Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Moses Matovu death investigation: Suspect remanded as witness clarified

    Authorities are investigating the fatal assault of Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu. Suspect Vincent Arnold Nsamba has been remanded, while Rose Tusiime will serve as a witness rather than a suspect.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Moses Matovu death investigation: Police reconstruct crime scene in Kampala

    Police and military detectives in Kampala have reconstructed the crime scene surrounding the death of Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu, involving suspects in the investigation.

  3. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Vincent Arnold Nsamba remanded for murder of Moses Matovu

    Vincent Arnold Nsamba has been charged with the murder of Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu and remanded to Luzira Prison following a fatal confrontation in Kibuli, Uganda.

  4. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Afrigo Band to continue operations following death of founder Moses Matovu

    Afrigo Band management has assured fans and clients that the legendary Ugandan group will honor all bookings and continue performing following the death of founder Moses Matovu.

  5. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Moses Matovu, leader of Afrigo Band, dies following attack in Kampala

    Veteran Ugandan musician and Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu has died following an attack in Kampala. Police have launched a murder investigation into the incident.

  6. [CRIME] 16 sources
    Moses Matovu, Afrigo Band founder, dies after fatal Kampala attack

    Legendary Ugandan musician Moses Matovu, founder of Afrigo Band, has died at 77 following a fatal attack in Kampala. Police have arrested suspect Vincent Nsamba in connection with the murder.

Sources

ankoletimes.co.ug · charmarnews.com · dailypressug.com · eagle.co.ug · entebbenews.net · examiner.co.ug · ghanamma.com · kigeziguardian.com · lindaikejisblog.com · mbu.ug · myzimbabwe.co.zw · namibian.com.na · observer.ug · radiopacis.org · sanyufm.com · spyuganda.com · sqoop.co.ug · thatericalper.com · thestandard.co.ug · tndnewsuganda.com · ubc.go.ug · ugandaupdatenews.com · ugbulletin.co.ug · ugmirror.com · world-today-news.com

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history