Nearly ten months after they were brutally murdered in Uganda, an elderly Ugandan-Swiss couple has finally been laid to rest in Switzerland, bringing a painful chapter to a close for family and friends.
David Mutaaga, 69, and Deborah Mutaaga, 62, were buried on May 27 at a cemetery in Dübendorf following months of investigations, legal procedures, and arrangements between authorities in Uganda and Switzerland.
The couple’s deaths shocked residents of Entebbe when they were found murdered at their home on July 7, 2025, shortly after returning to Uganda from Switzerland, where they had lived for more than three decades.
Friends and relatives say the Mutaagas had chosen to return home to spend their retirement years in the country of their birth after building a life abroad. Their decision reflected a dream shared by many Ugandans in the diaspora—to eventually return home and reconnect with their roots.
Instead, what was intended to be a peaceful retirement ended in tragedy, leaving loved ones devastated and raising concerns about the safety of returning diaspora communities.
The killings attracted widespread public attention due to the circumstances surrounding the attack and the couple’s long history abroad. Investigations into the murders have continued as authorities seek justice for the deceased.
During the burial ceremony in Switzerland, family members remembered the couple as hardworking, generous, and deeply committed to both their Ugandan heritage and their adopted home in Europe.
Those who attended the ceremony described it as an emotional farewell marked by grief, prayers, and tributes celebrating the lives of two people who had hoped to spend their final years in the country they still called home.
The burial brings a measure of closure to the family, but many questions surrounding the killings remain unanswered. Relatives have continued to call for a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible.
The tragic story of David and Deborah Mutaaga remains a stark reminder of the risks that can confront returning members of the diaspora and the enduring need for justice in cases of violent crime.
