By Nanteza Ruth Walusimbi
MUKONO
Shock gripped Mpumu Village in Ntenjeru–Kisoga Town Council, Mukono District, on 04th November 2025 Tuesday Night after a pregnant woman and her husband were burnt to death in a brutal night attack by unknown assailants.
Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson SSP Patrick Onyango has confirmed the incident, saying investigations are underway.
“We have opened a case of murder by arson. Preliminary information indicates that the attackers used petrol to burn the victims inside their home. Our team is following several leads to establish the motive and apprehend the culprits, “Said Onyango.
The deceased have been identified as Christine Nambiro, 28, who was eight months pregnant, and her husband Joseph Jolly Kabazi, 40.
The couple was reportedly asleep in their home when attackers surrounded the house late at night, broke a window, and poured petrol inside before setting it ablaze.
One eyewitness Zainabu Namboozo said that when they arrived at the scene the couple was calling for help, and residents attempted to break down the door to rescue them but the fire was too intense to save the couple despite their efforts.
Village chairperson, Kajubi Michael Ssalongo condemned the attack.
“We condemn this act in the strongest terms. If it’s over land, then people have taken things too far. We want police to take serious action,” he said.
At Herona Community Hospital, Dr. Frank Mubiru said the couple sustained severe burns and were referred to Mulago National Referral Hospital for specialized care but the burns were too extensive. They passed away before reaching Mulago.
The attack occurred near Salama School for the Blind, where 11 blind pupils were killed in a similar incident in 2022, intensifying community fears.
