King Saha Accuses Minister Haruna Kasolo of Sabotaging Homecoming Concert in Kyotera
After a sold-out show at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala on Novemer 21, King Saha is back in the headlines. This time, he claims that Minister Haruna Kasolo allegedly sabotaged his planned homecoming concert in his native Kyotera District.
Riding high on the momentum from his recent success, King Saha had scheduled a homecoming concert at Kasambya Playground in Kyotera for Saturday evening.
For weeks, excitement built among locals. Posters lined the town, boda-riders promoted the event, and many were eagerly anticipating a night of celebration.
But just hours before sound-checks, the show was abruptly cancelled. Police reportedly informed the organisers that they lacked enough manpower to secure the event. The decision stunned fans and community members.
Despite the official explanation, King Saha and others rejected it. They argue that the cancellation was politically motivated, given the timing and his rising influence in the area.
In a fiery interview on Sanyuka TV and in statements to the media, King Saha directly named Minister Kasolo, accusing him of orchestrating the cancellation through pressure on security.
He said, “Kasolo ordered the RPC and DPC to cancel my concert, but I will not give up. I will keep demanding justice and fight to the end.” He added, “I will camp in Kyotera until the minister’s political ambitions are crushed.”
His words signaled that he may leverage the backlash ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Minister Kasolo responded swiftly, denying any involvement.
He said, “These allegations are baseless. Entertainment events are regulated by bodies beyond my office. I have no authority over concerts.” He also accused King Saha of “seeking sympathy.”
The cancellation has sparked anger across Kyotera. For many long-time residents, the concert was more than a musical event. It was a celebration of local pride. Blocking it felt like suppressing a homecoming.
Young people, many of whom had saved money to attend, expressed disappointment and accused security authorities of silencing their voices.
Meanwhile, organisers said they had invested heavily in stage, sound, and lighting and may now seek legal recourse because of the abrupt reversal.
As the controversy continues, the incident highlights the complex intersection of entertainment, politics, and influence.
For King Saha, the cancelled concert may be more than a setback. It could mark the beginning of a larger struggle for influence in Kyotera.
