The Ugandan community in Germany is mourning the loss of 23-year-old Samantha Twinomugisha, a university student who reportedly ended her life by jumping in front of a train in Kleve, Western Germany.
Friends and family say Samantha had been under severe emotional pressure in the days before her death. Her mother, who requested anonymity, said her daughter had faced accusations from members of the local Ugandan community that left her feeling isolated and misunderstood.
According to the family, two Ugandan women had accused Samantha of being romantically involved with their husbands — claims the family says were untrue, explaining that Samantha only had professional and business interactions with the men.
One of Samantha’s close friends, Nakigozi, shared that her final messages reflected a sense of despair and loneliness. Samantha reportedly told her mother: “No one is fighting for me, no one believes in me.”
In the aftermath of her death, friends and colleagues have launched a fundraising campaign to bring her body back home to Uganda. Supporters described her as “kind, determined, and full of promise — a young woman who cared deeply for others and brought light to those around her.”
Born in October 2002, Samantha grew up in Mukono District and attended Seeta High School, Nabisunsa Girls’ School, and Makerere University before earning a scholarship to study in Germany.
Her tragic passing has raised concerns about the mental health challenges faced by students studying abroad, with family and friends urging greater support for young people navigating pressures far from home.
