News broke yesterday that popular TikTok personality Diana Skyz was found dead in her apartment, sending waves of grief across the city’s online community. The 24-year-old, known off-screen as Namulinde Diana, had built a big following with her lively videos on fashion and everyday life.
Friends raised the alarm on Tuesday morning, February 4, when they couldn’t get hold of her. They headed to her place in Kyanja, a quiet residential spot in the Kawempe area, and found the door unlocked. Inside, they discovered her body. Police arrived quickly and confirmed it was no accident.
Authorities say Diana Skyz was strangled during a robbery that turned violent. The attack happened late Monday night, February 3. Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire shared details in a statement, explaining how the case came to light.
“Her body was discovered after friends went to check on her and found her apartment open,” he said. Detectives treated the scene right away, gathering evidence and talking to witnesses.
By evening, police had made moves. They arrested two people linked to the killing. One of them is a security guard from the building, caught with items believed to have been taken from her home.
Some of those belongings were identified as hers. Owoyesigyire noted that three suspects are on their radar in total, with investigations pushing forward to track down anyone else involved. Her body was moved to the Mulago City Mortuary for a full postmortem exam.
Diana Skyz wasn’t just another face on social media. At only 24, she had turned her TikTok account into something special. People loved her posts – bright, confident clips showing off outfits, sharing tips, or just chatting about life in Kampala.
She called herself a businesswoman too, always hustling and connecting with fans. Many knew her as a rising star in Uganda’s entertainment circles, someone who represented young ambition in the city.
The reaction online has been heavy. Comments pour in under her old videos, with people saying they can’t believe she’s gone. “She was full of energy,” one follower wrote.
Others shared memories of how her content brightened their day. The whole social media crowd in Uganda feels hit hard by this. It’s a reminder of how sudden and unfair these things can be.
Robberies turning deadly aren’t new in parts of Kampala, but when it strikes someone so visible, it shakes everyone. Neighbours in Kyanja talked about hearing nothing unusual that night. She lived alone, which might have made her a target, though police haven’t said much on motive yet.
Right now, officers at Kira Road station are piecing it together. Homicide teams and crime scene experts have been busy collecting whatever clues they can. Owoyesigyire promised updates as they come, adding that the arrests show progress. “We have two in custody helping with enquiries,” he said.
For her family and close friends, the pain is fresh. Some gathered for a vigil in Nansana last night, lighting candles and remembering the good times. Diana Skyz leaves behind a trail of videos that fans will keep watching, but the questions linger. Who did this? Why her?
As the probe continues, Kampala holds its breath. A young woman with so much ahead of her, taken too soon in her own home. It’s the kind of story that sticks with you, making people hug their loved ones a little tighter tonight.
Police urge anyone with tips to come forward. In a city buzzing with life, this loss cuts deep. Rest in peace, Diana Skyz.
