A 30-year-old woman has died after she was allegedly stabbed by her former partner in Masajja Kibira A zone, Masajja Division, Wakiso District.
The deceased has been identified as Nabona Shawula who died last night in Mulago National Referral Hospital following the attack by his former partner Awali Magumba.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson SP Rachael Kawala, preliminary findings show that Shawula and the suspect, Magumba, were previously in a romantic relationship but separated about five months ago after domestic disagreements.
It is alleged that on October 20th, 2026, Magumba went to Shawula’s residence armed with a knife and stabbed her in the stomach before fleeing the scene.
She was rushed to a nearby clinic and later referred to Mulago National Referral Hospital, where she has since succumbed to the injuries. Police said efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest the suspect to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
The incident adds to a growing number of domestic violence-related murders in the country. According to the 2025 Annual Crime Report compiled by Criminal Investigations Directorate-CID, Uganda Police Force recorded 208 murders resulting from domestic violence in 2025.This was up from 183 cases in 2024, representing a 13.7 percent rise.
Just two days ago on October 20th, 2026, police in Buikwe District also launched a hunt for a man identified as Joseph Seruwenda 60 years old who allegedly cut his wife’s neck in Ssugu Village, Ssi sub-county, after a history of domestic violence between the couple.
Police reports have consistently cited land and property wrangles, inheritance conflicts, suspected infidelity and jealousy, alcohol and drug abuse, and financial stress as the leading causes that turn domestic disagreements fatal.
Police have urged the public to report domestic related violence and seek peaceful, lawful ways of resolving domestic disputes before they escalate into fatality.
“We call on members of the public to report this kind of cases seek prompt peaceful, lawful, and constructive ways of resolving domestic disputes,” Kawala said. “Anyone experiencing or witnessing domestic violence is encouraged to seek help from the relevant authorities before conflicts escalate into serious harm or loss of life.”-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
