NBS ournalist Samson Kasumba has weighed in on the emotional aftermath of the recently released DNA results involving the late Kadongo Kamu legend Paul Job Kafeero, offering a personal perspective that contrasts sharply with the growing reliance on scientific paternity verification.
The DNA findings, which confirmed only four biological children out of 25 claimants, have triggered widespread reactions across the region, with debates centering on identity, parenthood, and the social consequences of such revelations.
Commenting on the issue, Kasumba expressed skepticism toward DNA testing in family matters, stating that his approach to fatherhood is rooted in trust rather than scientific proof.
“I have said it many times that I do not believe in doing DNA tests on any of my children. When I am told a child is mine that is it. I look after the child and the rest is the rest,” he said.
Kasumba further framed his stance in philosophical and spiritual terms, suggesting that human identity goes beyond laboratory confirmation.
“I am God’s child myself and I am not sure there is a DNA test that can affirm and prove that,” he added, emphasizing that his position is a personal conviction.
His remarks come at a time when the Kafeero DNA results have left many families grappling with difficult truths, particularly the 21 individuals whose claims were disproved.
The situation has raised concerns about the psychological impact of such findings, especially for those who grew up believing in a different lineage.
Observers note that while DNA testing provides legal clarity, particularly in matters of inheritance and estate management, it also introduces complex emotional and social challenges.
Kasumba’s comments reflect a broader school of thought that prioritizes social fatherhood and responsibility over biological links.
The debate is expected to continue as the confirmed heirs move forward with legal processes tied to Kafeero’s estate, while the wider public reflects on the implications of the case.
Kasumba concluded by reaffirming his stance, noting, “That is my take and I am entitled to it,” underscoring the deeply personal nature of the discussion.