ENTEBBE, Uganda — Former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga has become the focus of renewed political scrutiny following the circulation of an alleged audio recording that reportedly featured during a closed-door meeting at State House Entebbe.
Multiple sources familiar with the meeting said President Yoweri Museveni raised concerns about the recording during consultations involving senior members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
The alleged recording, portions of which have circulated online, is said to contain conversations involving individuals described as traditional healers discussing political rivals and claims of spiritual protection and harm.
In one segment being widely shared on social media, voices alleged to be those of traditional healers are heard making references to “squeezing blood” from Kadaga’s perceived political adversaries.
A voice alleged by online commentators to be Kadaga’s is then heard responding: “That is what they wish for me too.”
The authenticity of the recording has not been independently verified by Vivid Voice News, and no forensic analysis has been publicly released by authorities.
Sources familiar with discussions at State House Entebbe said Kadaga was questioned about the alleged recording during the meeting. According to the same accounts, she reportedly acknowledged having visited a traditional healer, although no official transcript or statement has been issued.
Neither Kadaga nor State House had publicly responded to the specific allegations by press time.
The development comes amid heightened political activity within the NRM, following recent internal leadership realignments and preparations for the 12th Parliament.
Political observers say the emergence of the alleged recording has intensified internal tensions within the ruling party, adding a sensitive dimension to ongoing discussions around leadership transitions and influence networks.
Further excerpts attributed to the recording contain claims by the traditional healers that they had previously been engaged to “drain blood from Kadaga’s body” and render her politically incapacitated.
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They are also heard suggesting that President Museveni would prefer Kadaga to succeed him, while warning that she faces entrenched political resistance.
In the same exchange, the individuals allegedly demand payment, which Kadaga is heard responding to by saying, “Let us see how next week goes.”
Kadaga, a long-serving political figure, remains one of Uganda’s most prominent leaders, having served as Speaker of Parliament for a decade before later holding the positions of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs.
Authorities have not confirmed whether any formal investigation has been launched into the contents or circumstances surrounding the alleged recording.
