A shocking tragedy unfolded early this morning in Entebbe, Uganda, after a 34-year-old businesswoman took her own life and that of her six-month-old daughter by plunging off a cliff into the waters of Lake Victoria.
The woman, identified as Sarah Nakintu, reportedly acted out of emotional devastation following the discovery of her husband’s long-term extramarital affair.
Eyewitnesses say Nakintu was seen at the edge of the Katabi cliffs just after sunrise, holding her baby tightly in her arms and sobbing uncontrollably. Moments later, she jumped, stunning onlookers who were too far away to intervene in time.
Police and marine officers later retrieved the bodies from the lake around 9:30 AM. The Katabi Police Station has since launched a full investigation into the matter, but early reports indicate Nakintu left behind a note expressing her despair over her husband’s betrayal and the emotional pain it had caused her.
“She wrote about how she had dedicated everything to her family, only to be deceived by the man she trusted most,” said ASP James Okello, who is leading the investigation. “It’s a heartbreaking case of emotional trauma that escalated to a tragic end.”
Family members revealed that Nakintu had discovered explicit messages and photos exchanged between her husband and another woman, who is believed to be a close family friend.
According to relatives, she confronted him on Monday evening, and after a heated exchange, she left the house with her baby and never returned.
“She loved that man to a fault. Even when there were signs, she always gave him the benefit of the doubt. This is a tragedy we could never have imagined,” said a tearful cousin, Rose Namukasa.
The community in Entebbe is in deep shock, with local leaders calling for increased mental health support and awareness.
“This is a wake-up call. We must create spaces where people, especially women, can speak out and seek help when emotionally distressed,” said area councillor Peter Mugisha.
Police have urged couples experiencing relationship difficulties to seek counseling and support instead of resorting to irreversible actions.
Nakintu’s body and that of her baby have been taken to Mulago National Referral Hospital for postmortem examinations, as funeral arrangements begin.
This devastating incident has left a community grappling with grief—and serves as a painful reminder of the silent suffering many endure behind closed doors.
