Uganda Governance Monitor
Uganda Governance Monitor
URN, via The Independent, reports that NRM councillor Henry Kittata Naggwano, representing Katente Village, died at Herona Hospital hours after taking his oath at Nakisunga Sub-county headquarters, where eyewitnesses said he appeared unwell. LC5 Chairperson Stephen Mufuwa spoke of a trend of violence against political leaders, while the area NRM chairperson cautioned against speculation; police took the body to Mulago for a postmortem and said investigations continue. The council sitting and Speaker election were adjourned.
Disputed: LC5 Chairperson Stephen Mufuwa and NRM Women's League's Julie Nassuna suggested a political killing, while NRM area chairperson Haruna Ssemakula said death is natural and urged waiting for medical findings.
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