Deaf Link Uganda Director Shot Dead in Kisoro Lodge Attack

Tragedy struck in Kisoro District early Wednesday morning when the founder and executive director of Deaf Link Uganda (DLU), Barbara Nassozi Kiyaga, was shot and killed at a local accommodation facility.

According to reports, the fatal incident unfolded at approximately 2:00 am on November 5, 2026, at Mucha Lodges, situated along the Mutolere-Nyundo road near Lake Mulehe. During the violent late-night attack, a police officer who was deployed to guard the premises sustained injuries.

Local law enforcement authorities have since launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the motive behind the assault and to track down the perpetrators. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting growing local anxieties surrounding recent armed incidents and security challenges in the Kisoro region.

Deaf Link Uganda is a well-known non-governmental organization dedicated to advocating for the rights, empowerment, and overall welfare of deaf individuals across the country. The untimely loss of its founding leader has drawn widespread concern from advocates and community members alike.

For more details on this developing story, read the original report on Daily Monitor.