Ugandan Priest’s Disappearance Mystery Deepens with Money Laundering Charge

Here’s the rundown of what’s happening:

• Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira was initially reported "kidnapped" on December 3, 2025, by men in military uniform, according to his Bishop.
• The military later confirmed they had him in "lawful custody" for alleged "violent subversive activities against the state."
• However, on December 16, 2025, he was formally charged in court with money laundering – specifically, concealing 500 million shillings believed to be proceeds of crime. He’s now remanded until January 21, 2026.

This kind of situation really hits home for a small church or any family. When you hear about a church leader, someone people look up to, disappearing and then the official story keeps changing from "kidnapped" to "subversion" and now to "money laundering," it causes a lot of confusion and concern. For families, it’s terrifying to have a loved one vanish and then face serious, shifting charges. For a church, it can shake the faith and trust of the congregation in their leadership and even in the system. It’s a stark reminder that we need clarity and justice, not just for the individual involved, but for the integrity of our communities and institutions.

This story was analyzed for Christ P2P. You can read the original reporting here: https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/fr-sekabira-charged-with-money-laundering-rem-NV_225069_022026

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