Deputy Speaker Urges Expanded DNA Tests in Kafeero Paternity Case

The paternity dispute over the late Kadongo Kamu star Prince Paul Kafeero has escalated, prompting calls for more comprehensive DNA testing. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa suggested extending genetic verification to include Kafeero’s brothers, aiming to provide definitive closure to the widespread claims.

Tayebwa expressed his thoughts on social media, noting the strong resemblances some claimants bear to the late musician. He emphasized the need for complete resolution, particularly for individuals who appear to be “total photocopies” of Kafeero.

“I propose we go ahead and do DNA with the rest of Kafeero’s brothers to close this chapter,” Tayebwa stated, questioning the implications if appearance alone is not sufficient proof. “Otherwise that resemblance cannot be wished away.”

This intervention comes after the Police Forensic Directorate announced that out of 25 individuals claiming to be Kafeero’s children, only four – Benedicto Kafeero, Simon Peter Kafeero, Thomas (Schwarzenegger) Kafeero, and Elizabeth Nagawa – were biologically confirmed.

The results, released after a court-ordered exhumation of Kafeero’s remains on June 1, have led to distress and rejection from some excluded claimants. Stellah Nantongo vowed to pursue alternative methods to prove her parentage, criticizing the exhumation process itself.

Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has vouched for the accuracy of the findings, citing confirmations from three independent laboratories: MBN Laboratory, Police Forensic Laboratory, and the Government Analytical Laboratory.

The controversy has reignited public discussion and a renewed appreciation for Kafeero’s music, which often explored themes of identity and legacy. Prince Paul Kafeero passed away in 2007 at the age of 36.

This story was first reported by Nile Post.