The Last Mugerwa brings family secrets, power struggles to Ugandan screen

What the report says

Sqoop Uganda reports that Ugandan filmmaker Allan Manzi is behind a new drama, The Last Mugerwa, which centers on a wealthy Kampala family facing a disputed inheritance, a sudden collapse and growing suspicion inside the household. The film follows the Mugerwa dynasty as its public image begins to break down after patriarch Mzee Mugerwa collapses following an encounter with his ancestors, setting off questions about whether his death was natural or arranged.

According to the article, the story turns on power struggles, family loyalty and the battle over who will control the family’s wealth. It also weaves in elements of secrecy, strained relationships and a supernatural thread tied to a past pact and ancestral debt. The production says the project is intended to reflect themes familiar to Ugandan audiences while presenting them in a suspense-driven format.

The roughly 30-minute film features performers from Uganda and Kenya, including Herbert Montez Kafrika as Mr Mugerwa, Evelyn Kemizinga as Mercy Mugerwa, Malaika as Sarah Mugerwa and Ronnie Ndubi as Adrian Semakula. Manzi Media says the release is part of its broader aim to tell African stories with local grounding and wider appeal. Sqoop Uganda reports that the film will debut directly on YouTube rather than through a television premiere.

The article says the release is scheduled for September 6, 2026. Manzi is credited as director and executive producer, with Peter Niwagaba writing and producing. For Ugandan viewers, the film appears to use a family empire story to explore how wealth, ambition and hidden history can destabilize even the most influential households.