A shocking and heartbreaking incident has left many Ugandans in disbelief after the death of Shadia Nansamba.
The young mother, who had reportedly spent three years working in Dubai, lost her life in a tragic turn of events shortly after returning home.
Authorities confirmed that Moses Ssekamatte and his girlfriend Sharon Birungi were arrested and later remanded to prison on murder charges. The two are accused in connection with Nansamba’s death.
According to information gathered, Shadia had traveled to Dubai to work as a domestic worker.
During her time abroad, she reportedly sent most of her hard-earned salary back to Uganda to support her boyfriend, Moses Ssekamatte.
Sources say the couple shared a five-year-old son before Shadia left the country.
She is said to have trusted Ssekamatte with her earnings, believing they were building a better future together.
After three years, Shadia returned to Uganda expecting to reunite fully with her partner. However, her return did not unfold as she had imagined.
Instead of taking her to his home, Ssekamatte reportedly rented a separate house for her in Bunamwaya.
This move reportedly raised concerns in Shadia’s mind. She began to suspect that Ssekamatte might have started another relationship during her absence.
In the weeks that followed, tensions allegedly grew between the two. Shadia reportedly demanded accountability for the money she had been sending over the years.
She is said to have asked Ssekamatte either to return her money or to use it to set up a salon business for her in Kampala. However, reports indicate that Ssekamatte claimed he had no money available.
According to accounts from people close to the matter, Shadia was allegedly forced to sell her expensive mobile phone to raise capital. With that money, she reportedly opened a small salon business.
The situation reportedly escalated weeks later when Shadia arrived late at her salon one day. Upon arrival, she allegedly found Ssekamatte already there.
Witnesses claim she was shocked to find another woman, later identified as Sharon Birungi, in a compromising situation with Ssekamatte inside the salon.
An argument reportedly broke out between the two women. The confrontation quickly turned physical, creating a chaotic scene inside the business premises.
During the altercation, it is alleged that Birungi picked up a paving stone and struck Shadia on the head. The blow reportedly left her unconscious.
Authorities say Ssekamatte and Birungi fled the scene shortly after the incident. They allegedly went into hiding as Shadia was rushed for medical attention.
Sadly, Shadia was later pronounced dead. Her passing has left family members and friends devastated.
She was laid to rest last Wednesday in Kyotera District. Mourners described her as hardworking and determined, noting the sacrifices she made while working abroad.
The case has sparked renewed discussion about the struggles faced by many Ugandans who travel overseas for employment. Many leave behind families and loved ones in hopes of securing a brighter future.
Legal experts say that if found guilty, the suspects could face severe penalties under Ugandan law. The case is expected to proceed through the courts as investigations continue.
As the legal process unfolds, Shadia Nansamba’s young son is left without his mother.
The tragedy serves as a painful reminder of broken trust, unresolved conflicts, and the importance of peaceful conflict resolution.
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