EXPOSED: What Moses Kalangwa’s Will Says About His Estate

What the report says

For nearly a month, a family dispute over the estate of the late Ugandan businessman Moses Kaliisa Kalangwa has been unfolding publicly, with some of his children accusing his widow, Florence Joyce Kirabo, of blocking school fees, controlling property, selling livestock and interfering with his will. Watchdog Uganda said the controversy has largely played out on social media and prompted it to review Kalangwa’s last will and testament.

According to the publisher, the will was signed in August 2023 and gives detailed instructions for how Kalangwa wanted his estate handled after his death. It names his children, identifies Kirabo as his wife, and appoints her alongside Emmanuel Kamugisha and Michael Ezera Karuhanga to administer the estate. The document also names Kamugisha as heir and provides for an alternate heir if needed. Watchdog Uganda said the will shows Kirabo’s role in the estate was assigned by Kalangwa himself, rather than assumed later.

The report also says Kalangwa named his friend Robert Okalang of Okalang Law Chambers as the sole arbitrator for disputes over the will, with another lawyer from the firm to step in if needed. It added that the will lists roughly 23 properties and sets out how some assets, including those held in trust, should be managed and how income from them should support the education of his children and dependents.

Watchdog Uganda said its checks at some schools indicated fees had been paid, while a security source said children had not sought access to the home and been turned away. The publication noted that the dispute over the estate may still require court or other formal resolution if claims of misconduct continue.