Ugandans mourn passing of Muhammad Ssegirinya

Pulse Uganda 09:12 - 09 January 2025

MP Ssewungu, Ssegirinya (RIP) and activist Agather Atuhaire

Ugandans have taken to social media to mourn the passing of Kawempe North constituency Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya.

Ina Lillahi Waina illayhi Rajiun. I'm deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Hon Ssegirinnya Muhammad. May Allah grant him eternal peace and comfort his loved ones during this difficult time 😭. pic.twitter.com/0tKvfGtbwQ
— Hon. Joseph Ssewungu (@JosephSsewungu) January 9, 2025

Ssegirinya died on Thursday morning, January 9.

Rest in peace, Muhammad Ssegirinya.
Extremely sad news.
Once a very jolly man!@Parliament_Ug @AnitahAmong @GovUganda pic.twitter.com/8MqcPcVYjv
— Hudu Hussein (@HuduHussein) January 9, 2025

John Marley said: "To Him we belong and to Him shall return, Rest in Peace Honourable Ssegirinya Mohammed. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un 🕯🙏"

Workers MP Dr. Abdulhu Byakatonda said: "Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un. Deepest condolences on the passing of Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad. A passionate leader and voice for justice. May his soul rest in peace & May Allah grant him Jannah and comfort his loved ones."

Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un. Deepest condolences on the passing of Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad. A passionate leader and voice for justice. May his soul rest in peace & May Allah grant him Jannah and comfort his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/cjNQku9aTv
— Dr. Byakatonda Abdulhu, MP Workers (@DrByakatonda) January 9, 2025

RCC Hudu Hussein said: "Rest in peace, Muhammad Ssegirinya. Extremely sad news. Once a very jolly man!"

Rest well Mr Updates, Mohammed Ssegiriinya pic.twitter.com/C5pvbGZEkB
— Gabriel Buule (@GabrielBuule) January 9, 2025

Ssegirinya was a good man. One of the few politicians in this country that served his people. A hospital that he ensured had drugs always, an ambulance, and more in the very short time that they allowed him to be MP. He didn't speak much about policies, bla bla bla, he just…
— Aine Derrick ⚡️ (@hotniqqha) January 9, 2025