A family inheritance dispute has come into the spotlight in Buganda after Saava David Anthony Kanuma, a prince of the Royal House of Buganda, spoke publicly about what he describes as a painful struggle to access his late mother’s property.
Prince Kanuma is the son of the late Nalinya Diana Teyagala, who passed away last year. He says that since her death, he has been seeking what he believes is his rightful share of her estate — an inheritance he says is important for his welfare and ability to take care of himself.
In an emotional appeal, the prince put his demand in simple words:
“Njagala mugabo gwa maama wange” — “I want my mother’s share/property.”
According to Prince Kanuma, after his efforts to resolve the matter through family channels failed, he decided to reach out to the Kabaka seeking assistance.
He says the Kabaka referred him to his Principal Private Secretary (PS) mukiibi Dougals, who informed him that the matter was being handled.
However, Prince Kanuma claims that after that communication, his subsequent attempts to follow up did not receive responses.
He says he repeatedly tried to reach out but eventually found himself without clear information about the progress of his case.
The prince further claims that he tried seeking assistance from several other senior figures within Buganda and among his relatives.
Among those he says he approached are Prince Wassajja, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, as well as other relatives whom he believed could help mediate or find a solution to the dispute.
According to his account, however, these efforts did not produce the outcome he had hoped for.
Prince Kanuma says the continued lack of a resolution has left him frustrated, particularly because he believes the property belongs to his late mother and that he should be able to access his rightful inheritance.
For the prince, the dispute is not merely about wealth or family property. He says the inheritance is important for his day-to-day survival and future.
His public decision to speak out now appears to be an attempt to draw attention to a matter that he says has remained unresolved despite his efforts to seek help from senior Buganda figures.
The allegations made by Prince Kanuma have not, however, been independently verified, and the members of the family and Buganda officials he mentions have not been given an opportunity to publicly respond to the claims in the account presented here.
The dispute now puts the spotlight on the administration of Nalinya Diana Teyagala’s estate and the question of how her property should be distributed among her beneficiaries.
For Prince Kanuma, his message remains clear: “Njagala mugabo gwa maama wange.”
He says he wants his late mother’s rightful share and hopes that the matter can finally be addressed.
