A family dispute over the death of businessman Dr James Garuga Musinguzi has intensified after his son, Alwyn Carl Garuga Musinguzi, accused his mother of being responsible for decisions he claims contributed to his father’s death.
Alwyn made the accusations while responding to remarks by his mother, Peace Kesiime Musinguzi, during a memorial service marking one year since Garuga’s death.
He questioned why his father was not taken abroad for specialised treatment if the family believed Uganda’s healthcare system was not good enough.
Alwyn claimed his father was a man of means who could afford treatment abroad and alleged that efforts to evacuate him were blocked.
“My mother is no victim. She’s my own biological mother. I know her better than all of you,” Alwyn said.
He alleged that disagreements over his father’s medical care began after Garuga was admitted to Nakasero Hospital with a hip problem and was later diagnosed with diabetes.
According to Alwyn, plans were made for his father to receive treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the United States, but he claimed his mother preferred that the treatment be done in Uganda.
He further alleged that his father later developed more complications and that arrangements were made for him to travel to London for specialised care.
Alwyn claimed that delays involving his father’s passport affected plans to urgently fly him abroad for treatment.
He also accused his mother of supporting medical decisions that he believes worsened his father’s condition before his death.
However, the allegations have not been proven in court, and Peace Kesiime has previously denied accusations made against her during the ongoing family dispute.
Dr James Garuga Musinguzi died at Nakasero Hospital on August 6, 2025, aged 71, leaving behind a legal battle over his estate.
Alwyn has estimated his father’s wealth at more than Shs1 trillion, involving land, businesses and other assets.
The family dispute has also involved disagreements over the management of companies linked to Garuga and control of his property.
Alwyn has accused some relatives of attempting to take control of his father’s assets while he was critically ill, claims that have been contested.
The High Court later appointed the Administrator General to temporarily manage the estate after finding that family members could not work together peacefully.
Peace Kesiime has rejected claims of wrongdoing and maintained that some assets linked to Garuga’s businesses cannot automatically be treated as personal property.
The dispute remains unresolved, with Alwyn saying he will continue seeking answers about his father’s final days and the management of his estate.
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