The news of the untimely death of Kawempe Member of Parliament Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya has struck the Uganda social media and political communities.
Ssegirinya lost the battle on the 09th of January 2025 due to an illness that saw him frequent the hospital for a considerable period of time.
He was rushed to Lubaga Hospital in Kampala towards the end of last year in December, where he was confined until breathing his last Thursday.
His death has since raised dust on social media, with several public figures conveying their condolences via their respective platforms.

Ssegirinya was widely known for his hilarious comments, and for using his office to elevate the less privileged people in the community.
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Have a look below at how the Ugandan celebrities have expressed condolences following Ssegirinya’s death.
Farewell to the nobody from Masaka who built himself to the top. May all his good deeds win him a comfortable seat in heaven. pic.twitter.com/UaFzEQYiH8
— Faridah Nakazibwe (@fsnakazibwe) January 9, 2025
Fight Hard Mr Man until we meet again
— KASUKU (@Kasuku256) January 10, 2025
Mr Update. pic.twitter.com/pFo1jSSynk
Rest Peacefully Mr Update🕊️
— Azawi (@AzawiOfficial) January 9, 2025
Rest In Peace Honorable Ssegirinya Muhammed.🙏 It's really so sad.
— Hellen Lukoma 🇺🇬 (@HellenLukoma1) January 9, 2025
Rest well Hon.Ssegirinya Muhammad 🙏 pic.twitter.com/3g8JBqPwmJ
— Phiona Nyamutoro (@PNyamutoro) January 9, 2025
Grateful to the hundreds of you who joined us this evening at the National Unity Platform Headquarters, as we mourned our brother, Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/CuM1Ix3Cmp
— BOBI WINE (@HEBobiwine) January 9, 2025