David Mutaaga: Slain Swiss-Based Couple's Memorial Held Without Coffins as Family Pays Tribute
- After spending over three decades in Switzerland, David and Deborah Mutaaga returned home to enjoy retirement
- However, the two were brutally murdered by unknown assailants on the night of July 6 in a chilling home invasion
- Their memorial, held without coffins at All Saints Cathedral, saw emotional virtual tributes from their children abroad
A sombre atmosphere filled the All Saints Cathedral in Kampala as family, friends, and mourners gathered to honour the lives of David and Deborah Mutaaga-Nabeeta.
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The Ugandan couple hit headlines recently after they were brutally murdered just weeks after returning home from Switzerland.
Why the Mutaagas children skipped memorial
Their memorial service, streamed live by UBC Television, was marked by emotion and reverence, though noticeably absent were the coffins of the slain couple.
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Instead, two large portraits of the couple stood at the altar as floral arrangements surrounded them.
Church officials stated that the bodies had not yet been released for burial due to the ongoing police investigation.
The couple's children joined the service virtually, delivering tearful tributes via giant screens mounted inside the cathedral.
They disclosed that they skipped the event over security fears, suspecting a close relative was behind the double murder and could target them as well.
"Our parents gave us everything, and all they wanted was to return home and find peace," one of the children said during their eulogy. "We are shattered, but we will honour their legacy."
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For how long were the Mutaagas abroad?
The Mutaagas had spent over 30 years in Switzerland, where they raised their family and built their careers.
Upon retirement, they fulfilled a lifelong dream of returning home and settling into a newly completed home in Entebbe, meant to be their sanctuary.
That dream came to a horrific end on the night of July 6, when unknown assailants allegedly broke into their home.
The elderly duo was found with fatal stab wounds inside their residence in a case that left many heartbroken.
How the Mutaagas bodies were discovered
A housemaid discovered the bodies, while neighbours reported hearing unusual noises on the night of the murder.
CCTV footage captured the intruders scaling the perimeter wall and later exiting through the main gate.
Police investigators confirmed signs of forced entry, including shattered windows and a tampered rooftop.
While robbery appears to be a likely motive, detectives are also exploring the possibility of a family land or inheritance dispute, a grim reality familiar to many returning diasporans.
The Mutaagas hosted guests before death
The Mutaagas were known for their philanthropic work and strong ties to both Ugandan and Swiss communities.
Their Entebbe home was envisioned as a hub for extended family, community gatherings, and legacy building. Instead, it has now become the centre of a murder investigation.
Before the heinous murders, the two hosted guests at their house, unaware that it was the last time they would see their loved ones.
The family has appealed for swift justice and for the public to come forward with any information that might aid in the ongoing probe.
How many arrested in the Mutaagas murder case?
Preliminary investigations show that the attackers may have used sharp weapons and possibly gained access with the intent to rob.
Meanwhile, two casual labourers from their home have so far been arrested to assist with the investigation.
As the sun set over the event, candles were lit in their memory, a quiet but powerful symbol of love lost and a legacy brutally interrupted.
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