Summary:
- Ssegirinya’s health had been on a downward spiral since his release from Luzira Prison, where he had spent over a year following allegations linking him to the surge of machete killings in greater Masaka. Medical reports had highlighted lung issues and other skin-related infections affecting the MP’s health
NEWS: The President of the National Unity Platform Party, Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi has disclosed that the health condition of Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Legislator for Kawempe North, has shown significant improvement during his hospitalization at Agha Khan Hospital in Nairobi over the past four months.
Kyagulanyi, who visited the hospital yesterday after returning from an official visit to the United Kingdom, where he engaged with members of the British Parliament, key figures in the British administration, and prominent individuals in the business sector to discuss Uganda’s political landscape, expressed satisfaction at Ssegirinya’s progress. He reiterated the call for action on Uganda’s political situation during his address to the House of Commons.
Taking to his Twitter account, Kyagulanyi shared that Ssegirinya has been moved out of intensive care, is able to move around independently, and has shown a significant improvement in his appetite compared to previous weeks.
Kyagulanyi urged Ugandans to continue their prayers and support for Ssegirinya, expressing optimism that with divine intervention, he will recover soon.
Prior to his transfer to Kenya, Ssegirinya had undergone treatment at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala and had also sought medical attention in Germany and the Netherlands between June and October last year.
Ssegirinya’s health had been on a downward spiral since his release from Luzira Prison, where he had spent over a year following allegations linking him to the surge of machete killings in greater Masaka. Medical reports had highlighted lung issues and other skin-related infections affecting the MP’s health
