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Ugandan musician Moses Matovu of Afrigo Band killed in Kampala attack

Veteran Ugandan musician Moses Matovu, a prominent figure in the Afrigo Band, has died following an attack in Kampala. Police are investigating the incident and have identified a suspect.

Moses Matovu, a prominent musician and founder of the Afrigo Band, died following an attack in Kampala. Police identified a male suspect in the musician's killing and later arrested a prime suspect in Nansana. Investigations into the incident, which some reports suggested might be a crime of passion, are ongoing. A woman was also arrested as part of the inquiry.

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High factuality (mean credibility of the reporting outlets)Latest report 27 Sept 2026, 07:28 UTC

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“[UG Diplomat] Kampala -- Veteran Ugandan musician and Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu has died after allegedly being attacked by unknown assailants in Kampala on Thursday morning, September 24, 2026.”

— AllAfrica

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All sources: Multiple sources report the death of veteran Ugandan musician Moses Matovu of the Afrigo Band following an attack in Kampala, with police investigating and identifying suspects.

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Afrigo Band icon Moses Matovu killed in Kampala attack - Daily Monitor
Daily Monitor (UG)CentreEnglish24 Sept, 08:37
New details emerge in Afrigo Band legend Moses Matovu’s killing as police probe crime of passion - Daily Monitor

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Uganda murder investigation

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