Shock and sorrow ripple through Uganda’s security circles following the sudden and unexplained death of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Musa Walugembe.
He was the man at the helm of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), a division often associated with the country’s most sensitive and high-profile cases.
News of his passing broke early Wednesday morning, not through an official police statement, but via a deeply emotional tribute posted on X (formerly Twitter) by the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara.
“Afande Walugembe passed away peacefully in his sleep, cause of death unknown,” the minister wrote — a line that has since sparked whispers and speculation.
Walugembe wasn’t just any officer. He was a quiet powerhouse within the force, respected and, in some circles, even feared. Known for his integrity and ironclad discretion, his role in the SIU placed him at the intersection of power, secrecy, and justice.
Adding an extra layer to the story: Walugembe was also royalty, a prince from Nakifuma, deep within the Buganda Kingdom. His dual identity, as both a guardian of law and a son of tradition, made him a unique figure in Uganda’s power structure.
“Uganda has lost a brave sou. His legacy of loyalty and service will forever be remembered,” Minister Barugahara added.
But as condolences pour in, questions linger. How does a man of his stature, in the prime of his service, die so suddenly and quietly with no known cause? Was it truly natural or is there more to this story?
