Dark clouds loom over Kawempe North constituency in Kampala as their MP, Ssegirinya Muhammad, has passed away.
The news of Muhammad Ssegirinya's death was confirmed by the NUP party President, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, through his social media channels.
"Very sad news this morning. Our brother, our friend, our fellow leader Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya has passed on. Such a dark morning.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un!" read a statement on Bobi Wine's Facebook page.
Ssegirinya had allegedly been battling cancer-related illnesses for over three years. He had been in and out of hospitals in Kenya and Uganda since his release from prison.
He passed away at the age of 37.
The deceased Member of Parliament was elected to office in 2021 on the National Unity Platform ticket.
