Pastor in Kazo killed by sons in cycle of domestic violence
Police in Kazo district are investigating a shocking case of alleged domestic violence in Meru Meru, Kataraza, Nkungu sub county that claimed the life of Rev. Mishach Kahembera, a prominent pastor in the United Pentecostal Church and a respected community leader.
Kahembera was reportedly killed by his two biological sons; Naboth Mugabe and Amos Nuwabiine at around 6:00am of Wednesday February 5. The duo are said to be still at large after taking off on a motorcycle following the incident.
Kahembera, 60, was a dedicated servant of the church, overseeing the United Pentecostal Churches activities in Kazo district and other parts of the country. His elder brother, Boaz Turyagyenda, a councillor for Kataraza Parish disclosed that Kahembera had been grappling with severe domestic issues, particularly following the tragic death of his wife, Rosset Tushabe in June last year.
The incident resulted into the arrest of Mary Busingye, her son Arthur Agaba and two suspects in the murder of Kahembera linking the death of Tushabe to the ongoing cycle of violence within the family.
Mugabe and Nuwabiine were later released while investigations were not yet concluded while Busingye and Agaba are still detained at Rugongi Prison in Kiruhura district.
“It is with a heavy heart that I recount the struggles my brother has faced,” Turyagyenda stated. “Domestic violence has plagued our family, leading to devastating consequences including the loss of his wife. We never anticipated that it would come to this,” he revealed.
Nabimanya Daphine, Kahembera’s stepdaughter shared her harrowing insights into the family’s turmoil lamenting about the recent death of her mother and expressed shock at the violence that has unfolded leading to the untimely death of her stepfather.
“This is a tragic end to a long history of violence in our family. We are overwhelmed by this loss and seek justice for our loved ones,” Daphine said.
Seth Byaruhanga, the district councillor for Nkungu Sub County condemned the violent incident highlighting on the urgent need for community intervention and support for families experiencing domestic challenges. “We must come together to address the issue of domestic violence in our communities and ensure that such tragedies end,” he emphasized.
As investigations into Rev. Kahembera’s death continue, community members are left grappling with the aftermath of this heartbreaking incident, mourning the loss of a beloved religious leader while advocating for an end to domestic violence in their midst.
