DNA Drama in Mbarara: Ugandan Man Chases Wife After Tests Reveal Youngest Child Is Not His
Mbarara, Uganda — A dramatic roadside chase in western Uganda has gone viral after a man discovered through DNA testing that one of his four children was not biologically his.
The incident, which unfolded in Sheema District and spilled onto the streets of Mbarara City, was captured on camera by TV West. Video footage shows a man running after his wife, who reportedly fled following the release of the DNA results at a local clinic.
According to reports circulating on social media, the couple, who have been together for six years, decided to test all four of their children. The results confirmed that the husband was the biological father of three of the children, but excluded him as the father of their youngest child, a 2.5-year-old daughter.
Local broadcaster TV West aired the chase with the chyron: “Omushaija abingire omukazi we ngu akazaara omwana aheeru y’obushwehe – Sheema” (Translation: A man chased his wife saying she gave birth to a child outside their marriage – Sheema).
Conflicting Accounts and Denials
The story has sparked widespread debate online, with varying accounts of the exact results. While some social media users claimed three out of four children were not his, the most detailed account from user @PatroUganda clarified that the husband was the father of three but was excluded from the youngest child.
According to @PatroUganda, the woman rejected the DNA findings, maintaining that her husband was indeed the child’s father. She further accused him of having relationships with other women. Following the confrontation at the clinic, she reportedly ran away, leading to the highly publicized chase. Another user, @TwesigyeAggrey4, stated that the man has since divorced his wife.
Social Media Erupts
The incident has triggered a wave of commentary online, mixing dark humor with broader societal reflections on rising DNA paternity tests in Uganda.
Commenting on the viral nature of the chase, user Colin Asiimwe (@Spartak…) noted a cultural shift, writing: “Once banyankole start DNA testing just know national healing is about to start because we are about to see a big wave .”
Other users noted the historical rarity of such tests in communities like the Banyankole, highlighting the growing tensions between tradition, trust, and modern science. One user humorously commented on the regional dynamics, saying, “but u guys in western Ug say that sharing is good to u and u don’t mind about doing dna.”
The incident aligns with reports from government laboratories indicating a surging number of requests for DNA paternity tests, frequently resulting in non-paternity findings amid escalating child support disputes.
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