Muhammad Ssegirinya, well known as “Mr. Replace,” might be remembered in Ugandan politics and on social media. He at all times put the folks of Kawempe North first and was loyal to his Principal Bobi Wine.
Mr. Updates, who handed away at present morning on January 9, 2025, at Lubaga Hospital, was serving because the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North underneath the Nationwide Unity Platform (NUP). Under is a have a look at his life and profession:
Born in 1988 at Butale, Kadugala, Masaka District, Ssegirinya was initially named Richard Ssegirinya. He later transformed from Catholicism to Islam, adopting the identify Muhammad.
Ssegirinya made his first try at securing the Kawempe North parliamentary seat in 2011, however his efforts had been unsuccessful and he misplaced to Ssebagala Latif.
He once more contested by means of the Discussion board for Democratic Change (FDC) primaries for Kawempe North however didn’t win the nomination.
Regardless of this, he was elected because the Lord Councillor for Kampala Capital Metropolis Authority (KCCA), representing Kawempe North.
Driving on the NUP wave, Ssegirinya was elected because the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North within the 2021 common elections.
Nonetheless, shortly after his election, Ssegirinya confronted authorized troubles when he was summoned by the Police for alleged involvement in insurgent actions within the Better Masaka area.
He was later charged with homicide and tried homicide, resulting in his detention at Kitalya Jail the place he spent 1 and half years earlier than being launched on bail.
Ssegirinya traveled to the Netherlands in 2023 for medical therapy citing well being problems reportedly because of the alleged torture throughout his imprisonment.
When he returned, his well being deteriorated once more and was taken to Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi the place he spent 6 months. He was then discharged in June 2024 and medical doctors suggested him to bear three months of mattress relaxation underneath medical supervision.
A month later, Ssegirinya introduced his intention to hunt re-election for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat within the 2026 elections.
In the present day, Uganda is mourning the passing of Muhammad Ssegirinya, whose life was minimize quick after a protracted battle with well being problems.
Might his soul relaxation in peace.
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