A security guard entrusted with her safety now stands accused of the rape and murder of the popular content creator.

In a chilling revelation that has gripped Kampala’s social media community, 22-year-old security guard Marvin Webisa has been remanded to Luzira Prison, charged with the rape, robbery, and murder of TikTok star Diana Namulinde, popularly known as Diana Skys. The suspect appeared before City Hall Magistrate Nicholas Aisu, where the grim details of the influencer’s final moments were laid bare.

Betrayal at the Gate

The prosecution’s case paints a terrifying picture of betrayal. Diana, a vibrant young woman who lived alone in the Kyanja suburbs, was found dead in her apartment on February 4. She had been strangled. The very person hired to protect the residents of the apartment complex is now the prime suspect in her violent death.

Webisa was not just implicated by circumstance; he was allegedly caught with the evidence in his hands. Police recovered a trove of Diana’s personal belongings from the guard, including her iPhone 17 Pro Max, a Samsung Galaxy A15, and multiple pairs of shoes and handbags. The recovered items, valued at over UGX 18 million, suggest a motive of robbery turned deadly.

• The Charges: Webisa faces three capital counts: Murder, Rape, and Aggravated Robbery. Due to the severity of the charges, he was not required to plead at the magistrate’s court, as the case is triable only by the High Court.
• The Investigation: The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) acted swiftly, using the recovered digital devices to link the suspect to the crime scene. "We have the physical evidence and the suspect in custody," a police spokesperson confirmed. "We are now building a watertight case for the High Court."

A Community in Mourning

Diana’s death has sent shockwaves through the East African digital content community. Friends who discovered her body described a scene of horror—her door left wide open, a silent testament to the violence that occurred within. Her burial last week was a somber affair, attended by hundreds of weeping fans and fellow creators.

As Webisa awaits his next court appearance on March 3, the question of safety in Kampala’s residential apartments looms large. For Diana Skys, the sanctuary of home became a trap, and her tragic end serves as a grim reminder of the vulnerability of women living alone.