In a shocking but not entirely unexpected revelation, Hon. Aidah Nantaba, former Minister in the Museveni regime and current Woman Member of Parliament for Kayunga District, has publicly confirmed long-standing suspicions surrounding the death of Mzee Ffefeka Sserubogo, the former LC5 Chairperson of Kayunga.
Speaking in a recent media interview, Nantaba stated unequivocally that Mzee Ffefeka did not take his own life, as the government narrative insisted, but was murdered — and more disturbingly, she named individuals allegedly involved in the cover-up. Her statements have sent shockwaves across the country, reigniting grief, anger, and fresh demands for accountability from the regime.
A Known Defender of Land and Integrity
Mzee Ffefeka, a respected leader and a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), was known for his unwavering stance against land grabbing and corruption. During his short time in office as LC5 Chairperson, he championed the rights of the landless, resisted intimidation, and opposed the forced evictions orchestrated by politically connected individuals and security operatives.
His mysterious death in June 2021, just weeks after assuming office, was hastily ruled a suicide by the authorities. But community members, civil society, and the opposition persistently rejected the claim, describing it as a politically motivated assassination.
Now, with Nantaba’s confirmation, the truth many believed in silence has been spoken aloud by someone from within the regime itself.
The Electoral Injustice That Followed
Following Sserubogo’s death, a by-election was held to fill the LC5 seat. Harriet Nakwedde, the NUP candidate and people’s choice, reportedly won by a landslide. However, in a move that further eroded public trust in Uganda’s Electoral Commission, the regime allegedly tampered with the final results and declared their own candidate the winner — someone who, according to local polling stations, had not even placed second.
This blatant act of electoral manipulation was seen by many as an extension of the regime’s strategy to neutralize the growing influence of opposition-aligned leadership in strategic districts.
A Call for Justice and Resistance
Nantaba’s revelation has sparked a renewed wave of outrage and public discourse, especially on social media. Human rights defenders, political activists, and opposition leaders have taken to various platforms demanding a fresh investigation into Mzee Ffefeka’s death and the immediate prosecution of those implicated in his murder.
“We have lost too many patriots to silence and fear. The truth about Mzee Ffefeka must not be buried with him. Enough is enough!” said Hon. Zaake Francis, NUP MP for Mityana Municipality.
The Bigger Picture
This development adds to a growing list of high-profile political deaths, disappearances, and alleged state-sponsored violence in Uganda, particularly targeting members of the opposition and those who resist land grabs or corruption. Activists argue that the regime’s approach combines both systemic violence and electoral manipulation to maintain control in rural strongholds like Kayunga.
Nantaba’s admission, coming from a former regime insider, has added weight to what many have said for years — that Uganda is gripped by a crisis of impunity, where whistleblowers are silenced, and justice is a far cry for the oppressed.
What’s Next?
The big question now is whether Parliament, the judiciary, or any credible commission will act upon this new information. Meanwhile, the people of Kayunga and Uganda at large are urged not to let this moment pass quietly. Mzee Ffefeka’s legacy — and that of many others lost to the struggle — demands that justice be pursued with urgency and courage.
As one youth activist put it during a community gathering in Kayunga:
“How many more of us must die before we rise up? When is enough, enough?”
The time for answers is now.
