Brenda Tuhaise, a 27-year-old Ugandan woman, recently returned from Saudi Arabia after working for three years as a housemaid, locally known as a “Kadama.” She had hoped her sacrifices abroad would secure her a better future back home.
While working in Saudi Arabia, Brenda regularly sent money to her parents in Kampala. She trusted they would keep it safe so she could start a small business upon her return to Uganda.
However, when she got back, Brenda discovered that all her savings—accumulated through years of hard labor—had been spent by her parents without her knowledge or approval. The betrayal left her devastated.
Brenda had planned to invest in a small enterprise that would help her become financially independent. The realization that she had nothing left pushed her into deep emotional turmoil and despair.
On the night of the incident, Brenda locked herself in her small rented room in Mukono and swallowed a mixture of about 50 tablets. She had told no one of her intentions, though signs of depression had been evident.
Neighbors grew concerned after not seeing her for hours. They forced open her door and found her unconscious. Brenda was rushed to a nearby clinic, but efforts to save her life were unsuccessful.
She was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Medical reports confirmed that her death resulted from intentional overdose. Her passing has left friends, neighbors, and many in shock and sorrow.
Brenda was known as a humble, resilient young woman who had worked under difficult conditions abroad, only to return home and be left with nothing. Many have taken to social media to express anger and grief over her death.