DNA tests have confirmed that only four out of the nine children claimed to be fathered by the late Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya, are biologically his.
The revelation was made by Alex Lusswa Luwemba, the former personal assistant to the late legislator, amidst ongoing disputes over Ssegirinya’s estate.
“The DNA tests were conducted earlier this year, and the results confirmed only four of the nine disputed children,” Luwemba stated.
He added that three widows have contested the results and have appealed for the DNA tests to be redone. Luwemba also announced that women who did not have children with the late MP will be given three months to vacate his properties in Kiteezi and other areas.
Muhammad Ssegirinya passed away on January 9, 2025, at Lubaga Hospital, after prolonged health complications. He had received treatment at UMC Hospital in Amsterdam, Nsambya Hospital, and Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi. The MP had publicly disclosed he was battling skin cancer, hypertension, and lung infections, which worsened in early 2024.
During his time in Parliament, Ssegirinya was no stranger to controversy. In 2021, he and fellow legislator Allan Ssewanyana (Makindye West) were arrested and charged with murder, terrorism, and aiding terrorism, in connection with a series of killings in the Greater Masaka region.
They were accused of involvement in the murders of Joseph Bwanika (Lwengo), Francis Mugerwa Kiiza, Sulaiman Kakooza, and Tadeo Kiyimba (Masaka City). The prosecution also alleged they attempted to kill Ronald Ssebyoto and financed several attacks. After spending 524 days in prison, both MPs were released on bail on February 13, 2023, each posting UGX 20 million.
Ssegirinya’s passing brought a close to a controversial political chapter and triggered a by-election in which Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola was declared winner—until a recent court ruling annulled his victory, leaving the seat in contention once again.
