In a shocking revelation that has sparked nationwide debate, Uganda’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed that 98% of men who recently took DNA paternity tests at the Government Analytical Laboratory (GAL) discovered they are not the biological fathers of the children they’ve been raising.
According to the ministry spokesperson, Simon Peter Mundeyi, the lab handled over 94 paternity cases in just three days, and more than 95% of those seeking clarity were men—often arriving with deep suspicions. The emotional toll has been overwhelming, with many men leaving the lab shattered after finding out the truth about children they’ve cared for—some for over a decade.
“Don’t do DNA unless you have a strong heart,” Mundeyi cautioned. “Many of these men come with 15-year-old children, only to be told they’re not theirs. It’s painful.”
This comes just days after high-profile cases like that of the late MP Muhammad Ssegirinya, where five of his nine children were ruled out by DNA, and another involving Prof. Muhammad Kateregga of Kampala University.
But here’s what we at Mikozi are asking: What lessons can we take from this?
Is it about the decline of trust in relationships? Is it the normalization of suspicion? Or are we simply seeing the results of men choosing to confirm what they’ve silently feared for years?
The fact that only men who already suspected something went for testing might explain the staggering 98% result. In a random sample of families, this number would likely be much lower. But the emotional reality? That’s undeniable.
As a platform rooted in arts, creativity, and real stories of our communities, we believe these conversations matter—not for drama, but for understanding the evolving dynamics of love, trust, and family in our societies.
What do you think?
Would you do a DNA test on your child?
And if the result came back negative, what would you do next?
Let us know in the comments.
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