"Who Ordered It?" – Retired AIGP Kasingye Breaks Silence On 2017 Assassination Of AIGP Kaweesi

The tragic killing of Uganda’s high-ranking police officer, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Felix Kaweesi, on March 17, 2017, sent shockwaves across the country.

His sudden and brutal assassination not only stunned the general public but also left the police force and top government officials reeling in disbelief.

The incident sparked widespread outrage and immediate demands for justice from various quarters.

AIGP Kaweesi was gunned down in broad daylight in the Kulambiro area, a suburb of Kampala, as he left his home.

The attackers, who remain unidentified to this day, ambushed his vehicle and opened fire, instantly killing him, his bodyguard Kenneth Erau, and his driver Godfrey Mambewa.

The precision and coordination of the attack led many to believe that it was a well-planned and highly organized assassination.

In the aftermath of the killing, security agencies launched a high-profile investigation that resulted in the arrest of several suspects.

These individuals were charged in connection with the murder, although the motive and true masterminds behind the crime remained murky.

Many Ugandans, including senior police officers, questioned the thoroughness of the probe, with some calling for more transparency and urgency in identifying the real perpetrators.

The loss of Kaweesi, who served as the Police Spokesperson and Director of Human Resource Development at the time of his death, was seen as a significant blow to the Uganda Police Force.

Known for his articulate communication style and rising influence within the force, Kaweesi had built a reputation as a progressive and reform-minded officer.

His assassination raised serious questions about internal security and whether a deeper criminal network could have been involved.

Years later, the case remains unresolved, with continued calls for answers from the public and Kaweesi’s family.

Recent developments—such as fresh ballistic evidence linking the weapon used in Kaweesi’s murder to another high-profile attack—have reignited interest in the case and may provide new leads.

The killing of AIGP Kaweesi remains one of Uganda’s most disturbing unsolved crimes. It exposed significant gaps in national security and highlighted the need for more robust protection of public officials.

As investigations continue, many hope that justice will finally be served and that the masterminds behind this heinous act will be brought to book