Moses Matovu Murder Bombshell: DPP Reveals Why Rose Tusiime Will Not Be Charged

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lino Anguzu, has clarified that Rose Tusiime, who was reportedly with veteran Afrigo Band musician Moses Matovu when he was attacked, will not face charges in connection with his death.

Anguzu said Tusiime is not being treated as a suspect in the case and will instead assist investigators and prosecutors as they build the case against the man accused of fatally assaulting Matovu.

The clarification comes amid public interest and speculation surrounding the circumstances in which Matovu was attacked and the people who were present at the time of the incident.

According to the DPP, Tusiime’s role in the matter is that of a potential witness who can provide information that could help investigators establish what happened before, during and after the attack. Her involvement is therefore expected to focus on providing information relevant to the prosecution rather than facing criminal charges over Matovu’s death.

The development follows the arrest and prosecution of Arnold Nsamba, who has been identified as the main suspect in the case. Nsamba was apprehended following investigations into the circumstances surrounding Matovu’s fatal assault.

He has since appeared before court and was remanded until November 3, 2026, as investigations and the legal process continue.

Matovu, a veteran figure in Uganda’s music industry and a longtime member of Afrigo Band, died following an attack that triggered widespread shock among fellow musicians, fans and members of the public.

Visit UHRC Sponsored His death has generated significant public interest, particularly because of questions surrounding the events leading to the assault and the circumstances under which he sustained the injuries that later proved fatal.

The decision not to charge Tusiime means prosecutors currently do not consider her responsible for Matovu’s death or as part of the criminal case against Nsamba.

Instead, her account could become important to the prosecution as investigators seek to reconstruct the events surrounding the attack and establish the circumstances that led to Matovu’s death.

The case against Nsamba will now proceed through the courts as prosecutors continue to rely on evidence gathered by investigators. His remand until November 3 gives the authorities additional time to complete inquiries and prepare the case.

The DPP’s clarification also seeks to distinguish between people who may have been present during an incident and those against whom there is sufficient evidence to support criminal charges.

For Tusiime, the clarification means she is expected to remain available to investigators and prosecutors as they pursue the case.

The circumstances surrounding Matovu’s death remain under investigation, while Nsamba remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a competent court.

The next significant development in the case is expected when Nsamba returns to court on November 3, 2026, as the judicial process continues.

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