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• Willy Mukabya criticised the ongoing DNA and inheritance disputes in Paul Kafeero’s family.
• He urged men to divide property and settle family matters while still alive.
• Mukabya revealed he would not support DNA tests after his death, saying family bonds matter more.

Veteran Kadongo Kamu singer Willy Mukabya has condemned the ongoing disputes surrounding the family of late music legend Paul Kafeero, saying the wrangles are unfairly dragging the deceased singer into controversies he did not create.

For years, Kafeero’s family has reportedly been embroiled in disagreements over paternity and inheritance, with questions over the parentage of some children continuing to fuel tension. In recent weeks, the situation has escalated further amid reports of family property being sold.

Speaking during a memorial held to honour Kafeero’s legacy, Mukabya expressed disappointment that the celebrated singer’s name is now associated with conflict instead of remembrance.

Mukabya argued that men should take responsibility while still alive by raising their children, identifying rightful beneficiaries and dividing property before death.

According to the singer, failure to address such matters often creates room for division among family members.

“In the process of life, you may find sensible children and others who instead divide the family,” Mukabya said, urging fathers to avoid leaving unresolved questions behind.

He further questioned the need for DNA testing after a parent’s death if family matters were not settled during their lifetime. Mukabya advised men to consider preserving blood samples if they believe future paternity questions may arise, rather than allowing families to resort to exhumation.

Mukabya also made his position personal, saying he would not require DNA tests after his death.

He revealed that although he has many children living in his home and acknowledges some may not be biologically his, he is comfortable with that reality and believes family should not be defined solely by blood.

Drawing from his own upbringing, Mukabya said his father never differentiated between biological and non-biological children, something he believes strengthened family bonds.

He maintained that the children he has introduced to his clan during his lifetime are the ones who should be recognised, adding that those who emerge after his death should not become a source of division.