King Saha hits back after Viboyo questions his first family ties

What the report says

Ugandan musician King Saha has publicly pushed back against remarks made by fellow artist Viboyo, according to Sqoop Uganda. The dispute centers on Viboyo’s comments about Saha’s links to Uganda’s First Family, which Saha treated as baseless and unworthy of attention. In response, Saha urged the public not to take Viboyo seriously and said he would try to help him rather than encourage hostility.

The Sqoop Uganda report says Saha described Viboyo as mentally disturbed and repeated that view while advising people not to insult or attack him. He also suggested that he had only recently learned about Viboyo’s “challenges” and framed his response as coming from a merciful heart. The article presents the exchange as part of a growing tension between the two musicians.

Viboyo’s earlier remarks, as quoted by Sqoop Uganda, questioned whether Saha could use his connection to Racheal Kente, the daughter of Gen Salim Saleh, to help secure the release of people detained over political activity. Viboyo described himself as a supporter of the National Unity Platform, adding a political edge to the dispute. The matter matters because it shows how entertainment, family ties and politics can overlap in public debate in Uganda, especially when prominent musicians weigh in on sensitive national issues.