Exiled Critic Of Rwandan President Kagame Found Beheaded In Uganda
Robert Kabera, an exiled Rwandan army sergeant and vocal critic of President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded in Uganda. His death has sparked concerns among other critics and the opposition regarding the safety of those living in exile.
Why it matters
The killing of political dissidents abroad raises serious human rights concerns and highlights the ongoing tensions between the Rwandan government and its critics.
Kabera, 50, fled Rwanda after being accused of sexual assault, which he denied, and sought asylum in Uganda, citing political persecution.
Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, has been found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda.
Ugandan police spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke, said on Monday that Kabera’s head had not been recovered. His body was discovered by local residents on the outskirts of Kampala over the weekend.
“On Saturday, 17 October 2026, Police in Mpigi received a report of murder by cutting,” he said in a post on the Ugandan Police X account on Monday.
“The victim was identified as Mr Robert Kabeera, a 50-year-old, whose head had been decapitated.
“The body was conveyed to the City Mortuary at Mulago, as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident have commenced.”
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