Kinoni Town Council, Lwengo District – The quiet community of Kinoni Western Zone has been plunged into mourning following the gruesome murder of Dennis Mutembi, a 46-year-old teacher at Kyangwe Primary School. The respected educator's lifeless body was discovered in his banana plantation, sending waves of anguish through this tight-knit neighborhood.
Local council chairperson Richard Ssembatya recounted the horrifying moment residents stumbled upon the scene. "We found him lying in the plantation where he had been working," Ssembatya told our reporter, his voice heavy with emotion. The visibly shaken leader condemned the act of cowardice that cut short a life dedicated to shaping young minds.
Mutembi, described by neighbors as a man of impeccable character, served as an active member of the local CBS PEWOSA community group. His commitment to both his profession and community initiatives made him a trusted figure, which makes his violent death all the more shocking.
Joseph Ndawula, the deceased's brother, fought back tears as he thanked neighbours for their swift response. "We urge police to leave no stone unturned in finding these heartless killers," Ndawula appealed, standing near the now-cordoned-off crime scene.
Kinoni Town Councillor Annet Nambalirwa expressed grave concerns about the possible motives behind the killing. "There are troubling indications this may be connected to his involvement with community funds," she revealed, suggesting robbery as a potential angle. The councillor also described the particularly brutal nature of the attack that claimed the teacher's life.
As investigators removed the body for autopsy at Masaka Hospital, police assured residents of a thorough investigation. Forensic teams combed the plantation for evidence while detectives began questioning potential witnesses in the area.
The murder has left this educational community reeling, with colleagues and students struggling to comprehend the loss of a teacher who dedicated his life to their development. At Kyangwe Primary School, grief counsellors have been brought in to help staff and pupils cope with the tragedy.
Local leaders have called for calm as authorities pursue the investigation, while residents remain hopeful that justice will prevail for the man they remember as not just an educator, but a pillar of their community.
