The family of Mathew Kanyamunyu the man implicated in the murder of a social worker Kenneth Akena, has denied reports that their son short and killed the deceased.
Akena was shot at Lugogo forest mall on Saturday in a mystery manner by an unknown person as er the police reports.
He was later rushed to Norvik hospital by Kanyamunyu and his girlfriend a one Cynthia, where he succumbed to the gunshots. However, in the moment of his death, Akena allegedly told his brother, that the same people who had rushed him to the hospital pretending to be good Samaritans, were the very people who had shot him.
On his death bed, Akena claims he was shot at for scratching Kanyamunyu’s car in the parking lot.
Now, Kanyamunyu’s family has released a statement on the incident, claiming their son could not have shot the deceased. Family claims the bullet that killed Akena could have been meant for Kanyamunyu of his girlfriend.
It reads;
“Family, friends, first of all my heart and prayers are with you when we all endure through this very difficult time. I’d like to retaliate against the negative social media conversations regarding the Shooting that led to the death of the late Kenneth Akena and we wish to clarify that what has been posted lacks substantiated facts, is incorrect, misleading and that at no time has it been confirmed that Mathew actually shot Kenneth Akena.
Mathew has been very collaborative in assisting the Police with all enquiries. I know Matthew, Cynthia and every reason to believe in their innocence and i am sure that when all the facts are out, their names will be cleared. Father on, sifting through the facts, i now have a good reason to believe that the same bullet that took the life of Kenneth Akena could have actually been prepared for Mathew or his lovely girlfriend Cynthia Munangwari who was also in the car.
First and fore most it’s no secret that Cynthia and her family are being politically persecuted in her country and for a long time now have spotted assailants following her around, who we believe could have made an attempt on her life this time round. Her Auntie Hon. Hafsa Mossi an MP in the East African parliament was recently gunned down in Burundi, her sweet brother recently succumbed to nine bullets and he survived not forgetting all the others who continue to suffer political persecution wherever they are.
Shouldn’t we be reaching our hearts out than furthering their hurt and pain? My message to Cynthia right now is “ We love you and we will protect you as our own so please take heart and be strong during this tough but temporary inconvenience”. It’s important to note that after the shooting incidence Mathew offered to drive Kenneth to Nakasero Hospital and subsequently proceeded to Wandegeya Police.
That same night working together with the family of Kenneth (Jordan), we took responsibility to monitor his condition in Nakasero Hospital and later at Norvik Hospital where he had been transferred because Nakasero hospital ICU was reportedly full and could not take any more patients.
We left Norvik Hospital but kept in touch with Jordan until a time he announced to us on phone that Ken didn't make it through the following morning. Our hearts and prayers are now with the family and friends of the late Kenneth Akena. RIP
In conclusion, it’s safe to say that a cross section of media who brought such claims are not acting in the interests of either parties but are acting in their individual capacities. We do accept and respect the independence of the media, coupled with fair and balanced journalism. We shall appreciate any efforts to clarify this information to the public and clear the speculation that has since arisen. Joseph Kanyamunyu.