Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad Passes Away, Kawempe North Mourns

Ssegirinya Muhammad was born in 1988 and has been in the 11th Parliament and served as the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North since the 2021 elections. He won the seat after two attempts, initially contesting under the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) before joining the National Unity Platform (NUP).During his time in Parliament, Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad was popularly known as “Mr. Updates.” This nickname stemmed from his consistent efforts to provide updates on parliamentary proceedings and actively share news and developments from his constituency.

How Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad’s Health Declined

Since his arrest on 3 September 2021, when he was summoned by the Uganda Police Force to appear before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for questioning over his alleged involvement in rebel activities in Greater Masaka, Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad’s health has never been the same.

In 2022, just months after joining Parliament, he fell seriously ill. Its said he was tortured during his time in prison. Since then, he has not fully recovered. He was admitted to Mulago Hospital for nearly a year before being transferred to Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi for further medical treatment. After some time, he showed signs of improvement and was discharged. Upon his recovery, he returned to Uganda.

When did Hon Ssegirinya Muhammad die?

Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad passed away on 9th January 2025 after his health condition worsened. He was rushed to Lubaga Hospital in Kampala, where he had been admitted. The hospital management pronounced him dead on Thursday, 9th January 2025, at 12:10 a.m.

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Message from Party President Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine)

You have already received the terrible news that we have lost Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad. He has been, and will always remain, a comrade. We are all aware of the circumstances that led to his chronic illness and final days. He endured unjustified imprisonment and torture. Ssegirinya often complained about his health, but many used to take it for a joke until they can’t take it for a joke, no more. It is very sad that we have lost Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad. We extend our condolences to his family.

The tentative program is as follows: This evening, beginning at 4:00 p.m., a vigil will be held at the National Unity Platform headquarters. We shall spend the night there with our brother. Tomorrow Friday 10th January 2025, Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad will be honored in the Parliament of Uganda. In the afternoon, we will proceed with prayers for him at Mbogo Mosque, after which his body will be taken to his home. The burial will take place on Sunday 12th January 2025 in Masaka, as requested by his family.

We understand that Muhammad was a devoted Muslim, and we respect the Islamic faith. However, his family has requested the religious leaders to allow his relatives, brothers, and sisters to bury him on Sunday.