Summary:
- According to the doctors, Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya is brain dead, and most of his organs have shut down, but he has not yet been declared dead.
KAMPALA: The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, has clarified reports about the health condition of Kawempe North MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya, following earlier claims of his death.
“Doctors attending to him say his organs are failing, but his heart is still active. Members will be notified of any developments in due course,” she stated.
Among addressed Parliament, saying, “This morning, we received information that our colleague, Muhammad Ssegirinya, who had been admitted to Lubaga Hospital, had passed on. However, after consulting with the doctors, they clarified that while his organs have collapsed, his heart is still active. Ethically, they cannot pronounce him dead. We will keep the House updated, but he is in critical condition.”
National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi, also shared an update on the situation via X (formerly Twitter). “According to the doctors, Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya is brain dead, and most of his organs have shut down, but he has not yet been declared dead. When his mother was informed, she prematurely announced his passing. Our teams are on the ground monitoring the situation as we all PRAY FOR A MIRACLE,” Kyagulanyi posted.
Ssegirinya’s condition remains critical, and updates will be communicated as the situation develops.
