Summary:
- In a statement released by the hospital, it was announced that Hon. Ssegirinya passed away, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 12:10 pm.
KAMPALA: Lubaga Hospital has officially confirmed the death of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North.
In a statement released by the hospital, it was announced that Hon. Ssegirinya passed away, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 12:10 pm.
“With deep sorrow, Lubaga Hospital announces the passing of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Honorable Member of Parliament for Kawempe North,” the statement read.
The hospital further noted: “Hon. Ssegirinya had been under the dedicated care of our medical team at Lubaga Hospital. Despite all efforts to ensure his recovery, he passed away today at 12:10 pm.”
The statement also conveyed condolences: “On behalf of the hospital, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the Parliament of Uganda, the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, Honorable Members of Parliament, his family, and the people of Kawempe North, whom he represented with passion and commitment.”
Lubaga Hospital joined the nation in mourning the loss, adding, “We join the country in mourning a dedicated servant of the people. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Following the tragic news, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anitah Annet Among, confirmed the passing of Hon. Ssegirinya during a plenary session. She led the House in observing a moment of silence in his honor.
“I now have the official statement from the hospital, so it is confirmed. We have lost one of our own. As Parliament, we shall communicate the next steps,” Speaker Among stated.
