Ugandan social media influencer Dianah Namulinde, known online as Diana Skys, was found dead in her Kampala City apartment on February 4. Authorities confirmed her death was consistent with strangulation, and police have since arrested two suspects, including a security guard allegedly found with stolen items from her home.
Friends discovered Namulinde’s body after finding her apartment open and calling authorities. Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire stated that homicide detectives and forensic teams documented the scene, recovering several exhibits and taking witness statements. Three suspects have been identified, with two currently in custody.
Namulinde, 24, had nearly 200,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, where she shared beauty, fashion, and travel content. Her final Instagram post, shared the day before her death, featured a fashion look with the caption: ‘Dianah means perfect light. Goddess of fire.’
Tributes have poured in from fans and fellow creators, with many expressing shock and grief over her sudden death.