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Wavamuno son dies in bathroom accident

Joseph Wavamuno Kayima, son to prominent Ugandan tycoon Gordon Wavamuno, has died in a bathroom accident. He passed away in Thailand aged 57 at the weekend. According to the family associates, Kayima tragically died following a bathroom accident while in Thailand. The deceased had reportedly accompanied his wife Doreen for medication whose operation was scheduled for Monday, as confirmed by his elder brother Elvis. He was found dead at around 3pm local time according to reports. The news of Kayima’s death has sent shockwaves through his family and Uganda’s business community. Ugandan politician and businessman Mike Mukula took to social media platform X to express his grief. “I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of my Friend Kayima Wavamuno (RIP) of Spear Motors Ltd while in Thailand with his family in a bathtub fall,” Mukula wrote. He extended his […]

admin September 16, 2024

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Former AG Kiddhu Makubuya 75, dies

KAMPALA. Shortly after the passing of media personality Joseph Tamale Mirundi, who was laid to rest in Rakai district, unfortunate news has emerged that former Attorney General and Minister, Prof Kiddu Makubuya, has also passed away at the age of 74. His daughter, Rebecca Nabagala, has confirmed his death, although specific details are currently limited. Earlier this year, there were false reports of his demise on Martyrs' Day, but it was later clarified that he was critically ill and hospitalized at Nakasero hospital. Prof Kiddu Makubuya began his political journey as a Member of Parliament for Katikamu South Constituency in 1996 and went on to hold various ministerial positions such as State Minister for Luwero Triangle, State Minister of Foreign Affairs (International Cooperation), Minister of Education and Sports, Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, and Attorney General from 2005 to 2011. […]

admin August 19, 2024

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Pastor collapses to death during exorcism exercise in Nakasongola

BY URN. NAKASONGOLA. Police in Nakasongola district are investigating the sudden death of a pastor during an exorcism exercise. The deceased, pastor Daniel Naheirwe, 40, went to Wanjuki village in Lwabyata sub-county to perform a prayer and exorcise evil spirits from Jessica Kyohairwe's home. After praying and at her invitation, he attempted to remove what was believed to be fetishes. During the process of burning these items, he suddenly collapsed and died on the spot. The incident occurred around 9 am on Tuesday, throwing onlookers into a panic. Pastor Naheirwe had claimed to possess miraculous powers for removing evil spirits from people's homes, a practice he had been conducting for many years. Savannah regional police spokesperson confirmed the pastor's sudden death and mentioned that the body was taken to Nakasongola HC IV for a postmortem examination. In February last year, the […]

admin October 27, 2023

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Public servants need to reflect on Kyemba’s career

BY URN Senior legislators have expressed growing concerns about the increasing shortage of public servants with unwavering integrity, warning that this issue could have serious implications for Uganda’s future, potentially leading to conflicts in the country. These concerns were raised as lawmakers paid tribute to the late Henry Kisadha Kisajja Magumba Kyemba, a civil servant and politician known for his impeccable public service career. Kyemba, 84, passed away at URO Care Hospital in Kampala on October 19, 2023, due to complications related to diabetes. He held several key positions during his distinguished career, serving as the Principal Private Secretary to former Presidents Milton Obote and Idi Amin from 1962 to 1971 and 1971 to 1973, respectively. He also served as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture and Community Development from 1974 to 1975 and as the Minister for […]

admin October 27, 2023