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Police in Kampala are investigating the murder of 22-year-old waitress Jovia Namuwulya, whose body was discovered in a pool of blood inside her rented room in Mukalazi Zone, Bukoto I Parish, Nakawa Division.
Namuwulya was found dead on August 20, 2026, after relatives became concerned when she stopped responding to their calls. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Racheal Kawala, the caretaker and Namuwulya’s sister went to check on her and found the room locked.
After looking through the window, they noticed bloodstains inside. They later accessed the room and found Namuwulya lying in a pool of blood.
Police believe the murder occurred between midnight and 6:00am.
Namuwulya had reportedly rented the room about seven months ago. Three months later, her friend Rose Turindamukama joined her and began living with her.
However, when the caretaker and relatives entered the room, Turindamukama was missing. Police are now actively searching for her as a person of interest in the investigation.
The deceased’s body was taken to City Mortuary, Mulago, for a post-mortem examination. Police say the motive for the killing remains unknown and investigations are ongoing.
Authorities have appealed to anyone with information about Turindamukama’s whereabouts to report to the nearest police station.
The murder comes amid Uganda’s continued struggle with homicide. The 2025 Police Annual Crime Report recorded 4,238 homicide cases, down slightly from 4,329 cases in 2024. The cases resulted in 4,268 deaths across different categories of victims.
Daily Monitor