Disturbing Facts About Moses Matovu’s Killer

Uganda is mourning the passing of legendary musician Moses Matovu, the longtime leader and founding member of Afrigo Band. Matovu, aged 77, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, after a serious incident in Kibuli, Kampala. According to reports, he was taken to Kibuli Hospital after sustaining severe injuries and later lost his life while receiving medical treatment. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Matovu’s final moments. The incident reportedly happened in the Kibuli Market Zone B area of Makindye Division during the early hours of Thursday. Initial reports described an attack by unidentified individuals, while later information from police pointed to a possible physical confrontation involving a woman and another man. Authorities have stressed that the investigation is still underway and that the exact circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been fully established. A woman who was reportedly with Matovu was taken into custody, while police said a male suspect had been identified and was being sought. Because the investigation is ongoing, details about what exactly happened should be treated as preliminary until authorities complete their work. Moses Matovu was far more than a musician. He was one of the defining figures in Uganda’s live-band tradition. Born in Kampala on June 19, 1949, Matovu entered professional music in the 1960s. He performed with several bands before becoming one of the musicians who established Afrigo Band in 1975. Over the following decades, he became known as a vocalist, saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Under his leadership, Afrigo Band became one of Uganda’s longest-running and most influential musical groups. Afrigo Band celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking half a century of performances and influence on Uganda’s music scene. News of Matovu’s passing has prompted tributes from Uganda’s music and football communities. The Federation of Uganda Football Associations also mourned Matovu, remembering him not only for his contribution to music but also for his involvement in football. He had played for clubs including Nakivubo Boys, Express FC and Police FC and later served in an administrative role at SC Villa. For generations of Ugandan music fans, Matovu represented an era when live bands were at the heart of the country’s entertainment culture. While the circumstances surrounding his passing are still being investigated, Moses Matovu’s contribution to Ugandan music is firmly established. From his early years in music to his decades at the helm of Afrigo Band, he helped shape a sound and musical tradition that reached audiences across generations. His passing marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in Uganda’s music history. Moses Matovu will be remembered as a musician, bandleader, saxophonist and cultural figure whose work helped keep Uganda’s live-band tradition alive for decades. May his family, friends, fellow musicians and fans find comfort during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.