Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi, the wife of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has reflected on a past security raid that she says left a lasting emotional impact on her life.
She revisited the incident in which her home was searched by security personnel following the presidential elections.
According to her account, the operation involved members of the Special Forces Command (SFC) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).
She stated that the raid was carried out on instructions from above, though no official confirmation has been independently provided regarding the specific orders.
Barbie described the experience as a turning point that deeply affected her personal sense of stability.
She said the events of that day made her feel as though much of what she had built over the years had been disrupted.
In her reflection, she explained that the incident left her feeling overwhelmed by sudden and intense change.
She noted that the experience altered how she viewed her personal life and public role.
Barbie said that what followed felt like a complete emotional and psychological shift.
She described it as a moment where, in her view, everything familiar seemed to collapse at once.
Her remarks emphasized the emotional weight she associates with the events of the security operation.
She indicated that the experience forced her to rethink aspects of her identity and daily life.
According to her statement, the aftermath of the raid was not limited to the immediate event but extended into longer-term personal reflection.
She suggested that the experience influenced how she processes public pressure and political circumstances surrounding her family.
The 2021 post-election period in Uganda was marked by heightened security activity and political tensions across the country.
Several opposition figures and their associates reported increased surveillance and security operations during that time.
Authorities have previously maintained that security actions were conducted within the law and for national security reasons.
However, critics of the government have often raised concerns about excessive force and intimidation during such operations.
Barbie’s recent remarks add to ongoing public conversations about the human impact of political and security events in Uganda.
The discussion continues to draw varied reactions, reflecting broader divisions in how such incidents are interpreted.
As public debate continues, no new official response has been issued specifically addressing her latest reflections.
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