Author: Citizen Editor
Recently, the Parliament approved the government’s proposal to borrow over US$190 million from Stanbic Bank Uganda for the Umeme Limited buyout despite concerns raised by legislators on the Committee of National Economy. The loan was approved without the Auditor General’s report that would establish the exact UMEME buyout amount. Of course, this may create inconsistencies of the estimated buyout amount. For instance, while the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) estimated a cost of US$127.6 million, the government sought US$190.9 million. But that’s not the point, lets focus on the end of the Umeme Ltd electricity distribution concession, the refusal by the government to renew…
A lot has been said about Hon Muhammed Ssegirinya even in parliament where legislators paid tribute to him. Majority described him a down to earth leader who agitated for better leadership and the well being of the people he represented. Raising from being a radio caller to a political maven who inspired many people humble backgrounds, Ssegirinya was such a soul that majority believe who life would have been saved had it not been president Museveni’s orders to judiciary not to grant bail to individuals accused of murder. MPs Allan Ssewanyana and Muhammad Ssegirinya were summoned to Masaka CPS in…
Parliament has this morning paid tribute to the fallen Member of parliament of Kawempe North Hon Muhammad Ssegirinya who died yesterday at Lubaga Hospital in Kampala after a long battle with sickness. In a parliamentary session attended mostly by opposition legislators, Ssegirinya was described as a leader who was for the down trodden and did a lot for his constituents for the little time he was in parliament even more than those who’ve been in the house for years. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 Many legislators attributed Ssegirinya’s health woes…
Its a moment of grief in Kawempe North and among the friends and family of Honorable Ssegirinya Muhammad who has been confirmed dead at Lubaga hospital in Kampala this afternoon. The deceased had battled sickness for quite long but the situation worsened in the prison where he was held on remand for over 500 days as government accused him and his counterpart of Makindye West Allan Ssewanyana of being behind the famous Masaka Bijambiya which claimed lives of over 30 people. Ssegirinya’s long battle with sickness sent him to the Aga Khan Hospital for months in Nairobi where he got…
A dark cloud of sorrow is today hovering above the Ugandan parliament after the death of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya and former Member of parliament Margaret Baba Diri who was once Koboko women MP and also represented persons with disabilities until 2021. She lost her seat to former president Idi- Amin’s grand daughter Dr. Sharifa Aate in the 2021 general elections. Baba Diri first joined parliament as Koboko Women representative in 1996 and would later represent persons with disabilities for several terms in parliament. The news of her passing was delivered on today afternoon on the floor of parliament by…
Cartoonist, activist and University Jim Spire Ssentongo has sent a cryptic message to government and politicians in the Museveni government over inhuman treatment of opposition politicians. His post came after news was shared that Kawempe North Legislator Muhammad Ssegirinya had died after a prolonged battle with illness. Minutes later, it was revealed that the legislator is critically ill at Lubaga hospital, he’s brain dead and all his body organs have shut. The hospital has in a statement declared that Honorable Ssegirinya is now dead. The management says he died at 12:10pm. Sending a veiled message to those who jailed Ssegirinya…
After trying their very best to bring to life Hon Muhammad Ssegirinya the Kawempe North Legislator who has battled sickness for close to three years, Lubaga Hospital has now declared the passing on the MP. News had spread in the morning that Ssegirinya had died but it was later revealed that he was brain dead, all his body organs had shut but had some little pulse in his veins. Only a miracle could bring him back to life. Speaking to journalists and politicians who had gone to check on the patient, Dr. Sr Grace Nanyondo the Medical Director at Lubaga…
Its a difficult situation for the family and friends of Honorable Muhammed Ssegirinya of Kawempe North who is half dead at the Lubaga Hospital. The Doctors are yet to declare him dead despite several of his body organs stopping to function. According to Bobi Wine the NUP principal, the parent is brain dead and all his other organs have failed and when his mum who has been by his bedside for the prolonged period he has been sick announced his demise but teams are at Lubaga hospital to monitor the situation. Speaking to friends and family including the Leader of…
In other update, Mr. Update Mohammed Ssegirinya who is Kawempe North Legislator is has not yet been declared dead by the doctors at Rubaga Hospital but experts say only a miracle can bring him back to life depending on the condition he is in. An update posted by the National Unity Platform (NUP) principal reveals that legislator is brain dead and all his vital body organs have shut down but the doctors are trying all they can to recover him by any chance. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 Bobi Wine…
When the rubber meets the road, the ride will definitely be round just like it was for the two love birds whose names are yet to be revealed. What was definitely supposed to be a quiet moment turned into agony and public shame as the two sought help after getting stuck. The incident took place at Country Lodge in Kalagi trading centre in Mukono on the morning on Tuesday this week. In the video the woman who said she had just returned from Saudi Arabia from Kyeyo revealed she’s not married and was out to make herself happy. ADVERT: FOR…