The Painful Truth!! Why Mutaaga’s Children Couldn’t Return To Bury Their Parents
A deeply heartbreaking story has shocked the country following the murder of David Mutaaga and his wife Deborah, a respected couple who were brutally killed in their Entebbe home on July 6, 2025. While the two were laid to rest over the weekend at their ancestral home in Nagalabi/Budo village in Wakiso District, many mourners were left in tears as their two children did not attend the burial.
The children, Isabel Najitta Mutaaga and Mark Ernest Kabenge Mutaaga, both live abroad. They made the painful decision not to return to Uganda to bury their parents, citing serious fears for their safety. Close family sources say the siblings suspect that someone from within the family could be behind the shocking double murder. They fear that if they return, they too might be targeted.
Investigators believe the murder was not random. Instead, they suspect the motive was connected to family disputes over property. David Mutaaga, who was the heir to valuable ancestral land, had refused to sell the land—despite pressure from other relatives who were struggling financially. His refusal is believed to have caused deep resentment and conflict within the extended family.
Before their tragic end, David and Deborah had returned from Switzerland after over 30 years abroad. They had sold their home in Uster, a town in Zurich, for more than Shs 3.5 billion. With part of that money, they quickly built a stunning mansion in Uganda within just three months. The couple was looking forward to enjoying their retirement in peace.
David Mutaaga was a highly successful man. He studied Computer Science at the University of Zurich and worked at top institutions including the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Swissline, and Credit Suisse First Boston. By the time he retired in 2016, he had earned over Shs 20 billion in retirement benefits.
Sadly, their dream of retiring in Uganda ended in a nightmare. Many believe jealousy and bitterness over Mutaaga’s wealth and decision to protect the family land may have led to his and his wife’s murder. The idea that someone close to them may be involved has left the family and community in shock.
As the investigation continues, their children have decided to stay away from Uganda until they are confident it is safe. Their absence at the funeral made the loss even harder to bear. Mourners described it as a “double tragedy” losing both parents and also being unable to say a final goodbye.
This heartbreaking story raises serious questions about greed, family betrayal, and safety for returning Ugandans with wealth. Many now wait to see if justice will be served and if the real killers will be brought to light.
