Self-Declared ‘Kabaka’ Wreaks Havoc in Mukono, Demolishes House and Crops
Tension and confusion have engulfed the village of Katente B in Katente Parish, Nakisunga Sub-county, after a man identifying himself as “Kabaka Kasim Nakibinge” allegedly raided and destroyed property belonging to a resident, before fencing off a large portion of community land.
According to residents, the incident occurred after the man reportedly “visited” the land belonging to 63-year-old Ronald Kabugo and later returned with a group of men who proceeded to cut down part of the forest, destroy crops, and erect structures he referred to as his “palace.”
Kabugo says the land in question measures eight acres, inherited from his late father, Erukana Lukwago, and has been his home since childhood. Speaking in distress, he narrated how the intruder and his men allegedly seized about five acres, leaving his family homeless and without food.
“Everything we had was on that land. Our food gardens, our trees, everything has been destroyed or fenced off,” Kabugo said. “My wife, children, and grandchildren have nowhere to sleep. We are surviving in neighbours’ homes.”
Kabugo’s wife, Jane Nambi, and their son, Geoffrey Kiguddu, echoed the same concerns, saying the family has been left with nothing to feed the children.
“The situation is unbearable,” Nambi sobbed. “All our food is locked behind the fence. We don’t even know the marijuana he accuses us of growing. We just want the government to help us.”
The family alleges that the man claims to be working under instructions from the President—a statement that has further heightened fear among villagers.
One of Kabugo’s workers, Martin Kiseka, told this newspaper that men loyal to Nakibinge allegedly abducted him and locked him inside a structure they described as their “palace.”
Residents say the self-proclaimed ‘Kabaka’ often patrols the area, wielding a large whip, leaving many afraid to move freely.
The Chairperson of Katente B, Mutumba George, confirmed that the land had once belonged to another family and was later sold to a wealthy businessman. He, however, distanced himself from any details or disputes surrounding the property.
When contacted, the Mukono Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Hajjati Fatumah Ndisaba, said her office had not yet received full information about the incident but urged the affected residents to report directly to her.
Attempts to reach the man calling himself Kabaka Kasim Nakibinge were unsuccessful, as his associates declined to share his contact. Instead, they referred this newspaper to the village Defence Officer, Ssentongo, who also denied knowledge of the incident.
Villagers now want intervention from security agencies and President Museveni, saying they fear for their safety and the escalating tension in the community.
For now, Kabugo and his family remain displaced, hoping authorities will swiftly step in to resolve what has become one of the most chaotic and frightening incidents the village has witnessed in years.
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