Kenzo pledges Shs5m towards house for late SC Villa captain David Owori’s mother

What the report says

Singer Eddy Kenzo has pledged Shs5 million to support a housing project for the mother of late SC Villa captain David Owori, according to Sqoop Uganda. The appeal was made at Owori’s vigil in Nsambya, where mourners had gathered to honour the defender after his death, which has deeply affected Uganda’s football community.

Kenzo said he wanted the family to receive practical help rather than only condolences, and he encouraged other artistes, friends and well-wishers to contribute. He specifically named several fellow entertainers and said collective support could help raise enough money to build a house for Owori’s mother. He also said he planned to speak with Hajji Mandera as part of efforts to find a solution.

The article says Kenzo believes around Shs20 million could be raised for the project, though that figure is presented as his expectation rather than a confirmed total. Owori, who captained one of Uganda’s best-known football clubs, was widely respected in the sport, and his death has prompted tributes from across the football and entertainment sectors.

The pledge shifts attention from mourning to longer-term assistance for Owori’s family, highlighting how public figures in Uganda sometimes use memorial events to mobilize support for bereaved relatives.