Rwandan ex-military officer who criticises Kagame found dead in Uganda

Robert Kabera, a 50-year-old former Rwandan army sergeant major and vocal critic of President Paul Kagame, has been found beheaded in Uganda. Police have confirmed his death but his head has not yet been recovered. Kabera, who fled Rwanda and sought asylum in Uganda citing political persecution, was last seen inspecting a construction site about 45 kilometers outside Kampala, the capital city, before his death.

His widow, Jeanne d’Arc Rwigema Uwizeye, expressed fear for her family's safety following his murder. Kabera had been accused of sexual assault, a claim he vehemently denied. The Rwandan government has not commented on his killing. Kabera was known for his work as a musician and YouTuber, with his channel attracting over 144,000 subscribers and featuring more than 800 videos, many of which criticized Kagame and his administration.

His killing has reignited concerns about the safety of Rwandan dissidents living in exile, following the 2014 death of Patrick Karegeya, a former intelligence chief who also fell out with Kagame.