The long-running paternity dispute involving several individuals claiming to be children of the late Ugandan music legend Prince Paul Kafeero has entered a new phase after his remains were exhumed for DNA sampling.
The development was announced by the Local Government Minster Balaam Ateenyi Barugahara, who said the exercise being conducted under a court order and in accordance with established forensic procedures.
According to Balaam, the exhumation is intended to help resolve a dispute that has persisted for more than two decades, with over 20 young people allegedly claiming to be biological children of the late Kadongo Kamu singer.
In a statement shared on his X account, Balaam described the exercise as a major step toward establishing the truth and ending years of family disagreements surrounding Kafeero’s paternity claims.
“The long-standing paternity dispute involving over 20 young people allegedly fathered by my friend, the late Prince Paul Kafeero, will soon be resolved,” Balaam wrote.
He said the exhumation and DNA sample collection were carried out by a team of pathologists led by Assistant Inspector General of Police Dr. Byaruhanga.
The samples collected are expected to be analyzed by the Government Analytical Laboratory together with the Uganda Police Forensic Laboratory to establish conclusive DNA evidence.
Balaam thanked the court, members of Kafeero’s family, the Uganda Police Force, and the forensic experts involved in the exercise for facilitating the process. He also revealed that he personally supported and facilitated the exercise in the interest of justice and family harmony.
Prince Paul Kafeero remains one of Uganda’s most celebrated Kadongo Kamu musicians, remembered for hit songs that shaped the country’s music industry during his career. Since his death, questions surrounding his estate and alleged children have occasionally resurfaced, leading to prolonged disagreements among family members and claimants.
The pending DNA results are expected to provide scientific evidence that could finally determine the legitimacy of the claims and possibly bring closure to one of the most talked-about family disputes involving a Ugandan music icon.
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