Muhammad Ssegirinya: DNA Test Results Show Deceased MP Only Fathered 4 of His 18 Children
- The death of Muhammad Ssegirinya sparked a dramatic paternity saga, with DNA tests confirming that only four of the nine children presented are biologically his
- Grief turned to chaos as multiple women rushed to claim his estate, some even before his burial
- One of the women who identified herself as the late MP's widow was shattered after results showed neither of her two children belonged to Ssegirinya
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, family law expert Esther Namisi said DNA testing was necessary due to conflicting paternity claims
Fresh details have emerged surrounding the paternity of children allegedly fathered by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya, following his death.
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According to his personal assistant, Alex Lusswa Luwemba, DNA tests have confirmed that only four of the nine children presented for claims are biologically related to the former legislator.
Who are Muhammad Ssegirinya's biological children?
New Vision records that the confirmed children are Nagirinya Aaliyah, Sharifah Nagirinya, Shifrah Nagirinya, and Ivan.
Luwemba noted that despite people making claims, he always knew it was a matter of time before the truth came out.
“The whole situation looked suspicious, especially when women began fighting over his property even before we buried him. It was heartless,” he said.
Luwemba singled out Twahirah Akandinda, a 30-year-old woman who identified herself as the widow of the MP, stating that DNA results showed neither of the two children she presented belonged to Ssegirinya.
Did Muhammad Ssegirinya leave a Will?
Another dramatic claim came from Nalongo Joy of Matugga, who said her nine-month-old baby had been conceived around Ssegirinya’s birthday in 2023, shortly after his release from prison.
However, the DNA results again confirmed the child was not his.
Luwemba confirmed that legal steps are being taken, with the family’s lawyer, Medard Lubega Ssegona, spearheading the process of securing letters of administration for the estate.
The paperwork is meant to benefit the four verified children, as Ssegirinya died intestate (without leaving a will).
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Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, family law expert Esther Namisi explained that DNA testing was not just necessary but legally prudent, considering the number of conflicting paternity claims that surfaced after the late MP's death.
She noted that under intestate succession laws, establishing biological parentage is vital to protect the rights of legitimate heirs and safeguard the estate from fraudulent claims.
“Once a person dies without a will, and especially when multiple individuals present themselves as beneficiaries, the court relies heavily on proof of legal or blood relation to determine inheritance,” Namisi said. “DNA tests are the fairest way to establish truth in such emotionally charged disputes. They help ensure that only those with rightful claims benefit from the estate, preventing exploitation and family conflict.”
How did Muhammad Ssegirinya die?
Ssegirinya was widely known for his hilarious sentiments during public events and for using his office to elevate the less privileged in the community.
His twilight days started when he was diagnosed with an illness that saw him frequent the hospital for a considerable period.
Exclusive reports that Ssegirinya was rushed to Lubaga Hospital towards the end of December 2024, where he was bedridden until his demise on January 9.
His death raised dust on social media, given the number of women who came forward claiming he fathered their children.
Why were Muhammad Ssegirinya's children taken through DNA?
The DNA saga started during MP SSegirinya's burial when six women each introduced themselves as his widows and presented children.
Altogether, 18 children were introduced as his during the burial.
This is when family lawyer and Busiro East MP Medard Sseggona advised that before making any claims, the women should take the children for a paternity test to confirm if their claims were true.
Since that had not yet been done, there were disputes over inheritance, with some women requesting financial support for their children, even though they had no official guardianship or legal proof.
The lawyer thus insisted that no property of the late MP would be distributed until the paternity of the 18 children was determined through DNA.
However, some of the alleged widows contested this, saying the deceased had supported them in life and it was unfair to exclude them now, as they were left with children to care for.
Seven women agreed and brought a total of nine children, as reported by the New Vision.
Ssegirinya’s assistant, Luwemba Luswa, said the results from the DNA tests were released on Friday and given to each woman.
Two-year-old baby dies hours before DNA test
In an unrelated story, a once-admired couple found themselves the centre of a heartbreaking scandal involving infidelity, a bitter divorce, and the suspicious death of their child.
It all began when DNA test results revealed that only two of the five children belonged to diplomat Chris Rugari, shattering the image of their perfect family.
Rugari's wife, Mutesi Joline, whose oldest child is 14, had been married to Chris Rugari since around 2013.
The mother of five was arrested over suspicions that she murdered her youngest child, leaving the nation in shock.
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added details on why Muhammad Ssegirinya's children were taken through DNA.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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