Rebecca Kadaga, Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Kamuli District Woman MP, recently made a startling claim that her life is under threat, allegedly due to an orchestrated plot by someone connected to the government.
Kadaga, a prominent political figure, disclosed these allegations during her annual charity event for the elderly, where she spoke on challenges faced by her constituency.
Her concerns were initially prompted by fellow legislator Martin Muzaale, MP for Buzaya Constituency, who raised alarm about being targeted by politically motivated attacks.
Muzaale described how his supporters had been harassed by gangs hired by opponents, revealing incidents of verbal abuse and physical aggression across several sub-counties.
Following Muzaale’s revelations, Kadaga shared her own troubling experiences. She claimed there had been two separate attempts on her life, both planned to appear as accidental or random acts of violence.
According to Kadaga, the first plot involved sugarcane farmers being instructed to stage a fatal crash involving her convoy on the Jinja-Kamuli highway. The second, more recent attempt, involved counterfeit money dealers hired to incite a violent confrontation, intending to disguise the attack as a chaotic outburst by youths.
Although Kadaga did not identify the mastermind behind these alleged plots, she suggested that individuals within or linked to the government may be involved.
Despite the gravity of these accusations, Kadaga did not confirm whether she had formally reported the incidents to the police, leaving questions about the level of security around her unresolved.
Local authorities, including Busoga North Police, have indicated that they are prepared to investigate, but only if Kadaga files an official complaint. Meanwhile, Muzaale’s reports of violence are already under investigation.
Political analysts, such as Stephen Muzusa, caution that these violent dynamics in Ugandan politics not only create a volatile electoral environment but also discourage youth participation and weaken democratic processes.
The broader implications of Kadaga’s accusations, if substantiated, could further erode trust in the government, especially as Uganda approaches future elections.