“We Don’t Trust DNA Results From Uganda, Do The Test Abroad” Late MP Ssegirinya Muhammad’s Widows Reject DNA Results In Heated Estate Battle

The family of the late Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, is embroiled in a deepening dispute over his estate following shocking DNA test results that indicated only four of the nine children presented as his biological offspring are indeed his. In a dramatic turn of events, several women who identified themselves as the late MP’s widows have publicly rejected the findings, calling them inaccurate and demanding that fresh tests be conducted outside Uganda.

The results were announced by Alex Lusswa Luwemba, Ssegirinya’s personal assistant, who stated that the DNA tests were initiated to resolve growing tensions and overlapping claims from various women asserting that their children were fathered by the late legislator. “Out of the nine children claimed, only four were confirmed by the DNA tests,” Luwemba told reporters.

However, the revelation has not brought peace. Instead, it has sparked outrage among three women who say they were legally or customarily married to Ssegirinya. Speaking to the media, the widows questioned both the credibility and transparency of the DNA process. One of them stated firmly, “We do not trust DNA tests conducted in Uganda. We are demanding that new samples be taken and tested abroad, where the process can be independently verified.”

The widows argue that the local DNA testing may have been compromised due to vested interests in the estate. They have accused unnamed individuals of attempting to exclude them and their children unfairly from inheritance rights. “These results are suspicious, and we were never involved in or informed about the procedures. That alone is reason enough to doubt them,” one of the widows said, visibly emotional.

In response, Luwemba has remained adamant that the test results are valid and should guide the distribution of Ssegirinya’s estate. He has also issued a warning to any woman not proven to have had a child with Ssegirinya, stating they would be required to vacate his properties—particularly those in Kiteezi and other prime locations—within three months.

The legal and emotional battle over the estate comes less than six months after Ssegirinya’s death on January 9, 2025. He passed away at Lubaga Hospital after a prolonged battle with skin cancer, hypertension, and lung complications. His health had been in serious decline since early 2024, prompting several rounds of treatment in Uganda, Kenya, and the Netherlands.

Ssegirinya’s political life was no less dramatic. He gained national attention not only for his populist style and controversial statements but also for his 2021 arrest alongside fellow MP Allan Ssewanyana. The two were charged with terrorism, murder, and attempted murder linked to the Masaka region killings. They spent over 500 days in prison before being granted bail in February 2023.

Following his death, the Kawempe North parliamentary seat saw a by-election that initially named Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as the winner. However, a court ruling later overturned that result, plunging the constituency into political uncertainty once again.

As the legal wrangles over Ssegirinya’s estate continue, the public remains divided. Some call for calm and due process, while others sympathize with the widows’ plea for fairness and transparency. What remains clear is that the legacy of Muhammad Ssegirinya—both in life and in death—continues to generate strong emotions and national headlines.