Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Pays Tribute To Former MP Kato Lubwama

The deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has eulogized former Lubaga South MP Paul Kato Lubwama, who died on Wednesday, saying he has been a social person.

The eulogy came as the deputy speaker addressed mourners at Kato Lubwama’s home in Mutundwe, on the day his body was brought back home ahead of his funeral, set for next Wednesday. He also urged artists to raise their voices even louder so the government can come to their aid.

The celebrated Ugandan comedian and businessman is said to
have died of a heart attack at Stana Medical Centre in Bunamwaya
in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.

Lubwama’s death was first announced by his business associate and
events promoter Andrew Mukasa alias Bajjo.

“Hon Kato Lubwama is dead. Your former MP is dead. That’s what I
can say for now,” Bajjo announced in a short video clip he shared
on his social media platforms before an administrator of
Lubwama’s Twitter handle, @Kato_Lubwama tweeted
confirming the comedian’s death.

Moments later, Kampala Central MP, Muhammad Nsereko said he
had received phone calls from Lubwama’s family members
announcing his death.

“He was my close friend. I was with him during day and we were
supposed to have another meeting because he said he had
something important to tell me. I informed the Speaker about his
death given that he’s a former Member of Parliament,” Mr Nsereko
said.

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