Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Questions DNA Results in Paul Job Kafeero Paternity Dispute
KAMPALA, Uganda – Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has raised concerns over the recently released DNA results in the long-running paternity dispute involving the late Kadongo Kamu music legend Paul Job Kafeero, reigniting public debate over one of Uganda’s most closely followed inheritance battles.
The controversy follows the release of forensic DNA findings by the Uganda Police Forensic Directorate, which concluded that only four out of 25 individuals claiming to be Kafeero’s biological children were genetically related to the late musician. The results were announced on June 25, 2026, after months of scientific analysis aimed at resolving a dispute that has persisted for nearly two decades.
Reacting to the findings, Tayebwa expressed skepticism about the outcome, particularly regarding several claimants who bear a striking physical resemblance to the celebrated musician. He suggested that additional DNA testing involving Kafeero’s brothers and other close relatives could help address lingering questions and provide final closure to the matter.
The Deputy Speaker’s remarks have fueled fresh discussions on social media, where many Ugandans have questioned how individuals who closely resemble the late singer could be excluded by the DNA results. Others, however, have defended the scientific process, arguing that genetic testing remains the most reliable method of establishing biological relationships.
Minister Balaam Barugahara, who has been closely involved in efforts to resolve the dispute, defended the integrity of the DNA testing process. The tests were conducted by experts from the Uganda Police Forensic Laboratory and the Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory following the exhumation of Kafeero’s remains under a court-approved process.
The DNA exercise was intended to settle longstanding disputes over Kafeero’s estate and determine the rightful beneficiaries of his legacy. According to the official findings, only Simon Peter Kafeero, Elizabeth Nagawa, Thomas Kafeero, and Benedict Kafeero were confirmed as biological children of the late musician.
Despite the release of the results, analysts say the debate surrounding the singer’s lineage and inheritance may continue as family members and supporters seek further clarification on the findings.
Paul Job Kafeero, one of Uganda’s most influential Kadongo Kamu artists, died in 2007, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that continues to shape the country’s cultural landscape. However, disputes over his estate and paternity claims have overshadowed much of the posthumous administration of his property.
