Police have released additional details surrounding the murder of Uganda Christian University (UCU) Director of Student Affairs, Tumwebaze Pamela, who was killed in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Tumwebaze, 46, a resident of Gwafu West Village, Seeta Ward in Goma Division, Mukono District, was allegedly strangled at her home at around 2:00am on February 11, 2026.
According to police, preliminary findings indicate that a housemaid at the residence spotted an unknown man inside her bedroom at about 2:00am.
The suspect was reportedly dressed in the deceased’s jeans and stockings. Upon being noticed, the man fled the scene carrying a laptop bag belonging to Tumwebaze.
The maid, together with the children, immediately went to check on Tumwebaze and found her unresponsive in her bed. She was rushed to Namirembe Church of Uganda Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, SP Racheal Kawala, said specialized task teams have since been deployed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the killing.
“Investigations are ongoing, and operations are underway to identify, trace, and arrest the suspect,” Kawala said, adding that police are committed to ensuring that the perpetrator is apprehended and brought to justice.
The motive behind the murder has not yet been established, and police have urged anyone with information that could aid investigations to come forward.
Tumwebaze’s death has sent shockwaves through the UCU community and the wider Mukono area, where she was known for her role in student affairs and administration.
