news 19 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Rwandan Dissident Beheaded in Uganda, Sparking Refugee Concerns
Sgt Maj Robert Kabera, a 50-year-old former Rwandan soldier and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, has been beheaded on the outskirts of Kampala. The incident has caused significant alarm among Rwandan refugees residing in Uganda. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/rwandan-dissident-beheaded-in-uganda-5637178
A former member of the Rwandan Defence Forces, Sergeant Major Robert Kabera, has been found beheaded near Uganda’s capital, Kampala. The 50-year-old was known to be a vocal critic of the Rwandan government led by President Paul Kagame, having previously sought refuge in Uganda citing persecution.
Kabera’s brutal death has sent waves of concern through the community of Rwandan refugees living in Uganda. Many had fled their home country due to similar allegations of political persecution and fear for their safety.
The Uganda Police Force has confirmed they are investigating the incident. However, Kabera’s head remains unrecovered, adding to the unsettling nature of the crime. This event has heightened anxieties among those who have sought asylum in Uganda, raising questions about their security and the potential for cross-border political violence.
Details surrounding the motive and perpetrators of the beheading are still emerging as the investigation progresses. The incident underscores the precarious situation faced by dissidents and refugees who have openly opposed the Rwandan regime.
This report is based on information from the Daily Monitor.