Pastor Wilson Bugembe decries theft at Serena Hotel during 20-year concert

• Pastor Wilson Bugembe has voiced his shock after rampant theft occurred during his 20 Years of Wilson Bugembe concert at Kampala Serena Hotel. 
• The high-profile event attracted celebrities, fans, and dignitaries, yet numerous attendees, including NBS TV’s Douglas Lwanga, lost valuables. Bugembe cited counterfeit ticket sales, stolen phones, and missing laptops, urging fellow artists to strengthen event security.
  

Singer and renowned Pastor Wilson Bugembe has expressed his concerns regarding the high level of theft and insecurity experienced by attendees at his recent event, 20 Years of Wilson Bugembe, held at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Bugembe hosted a two-day concert that saw a massive turnout of fellow artists, dignitaries, and fans.

After the event, Bugembe remarked that the significant rate of thuggery at the venue was alarming. He noted that numerous individuals were sold counterfeit tickets and were unable to enter the venue. Mobile phones and personal belongings of attendees were reportedly stolen.

One of the notable victims of theft was NBS TV presenter Douglas Lwanga, whose laptop was taken without a trace, leading him to turn to social media to raise an alert and offer a reward for its recovery.

According to Pastor Bugembe, Lwanga’s car was securely locked, and it remained untouched, yet the laptop was missing.

The Kani singer further explained that they were reluctant to implement strict security measures, assuming that, given Serena’s upscale status, there would be no thieves, but they were shocked by the reality.

“The number of thieves here is worrisome, and I never expected anything like this. We thought that Serena, being a high-end location, would be safe. However, there were individuals in suits everywhere, stealing people’s belongings. Some attendees were sold tickets only to be left stranded at the entrance. Notably, Douglas Lwanga’s laptop was stolen from his locked car, which remained untouched, but the laptop was gone,” he stated.

Bugembe urged other musicians planning to hold events at Serena Hotel to be vigilant and to enhance their security. He also called on Serena Hotel and nearby police stations, particularly CPS, to improve their security protocols.

Additionally, Worship House founder offered his apologies to everyone who lost belongings and those who faced any inconveniences. He mentioned that this experience was new for him too but expressed his intention to organize the concert again, hoping for better circumstances next time.