Speaker Anita Among, Celebrities Mourn Kato Lubwama

Former Rubaga South Member of Parliament and comedian, Kato Lubwama is dead. Barely a month after Isma Olaxess aka Jajja Iculi was shot.

Lubwama reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning, June 7 at at Stana Medical Centre in Bunamwaya.

It is alleged that the former MP succumbed to complications resulting from his long standing heart condition.

Kato Lubwama who was working with CBS FM announced his bid to contest for the Member of Parliament and won the 2016 election, serving in the 10th parliament.

The speaker of parliament, Anita Annet Among confirmed Lubwama’s death and described the former MP as a person of humour who brought life to the 10th Parliament.

It is with great sadness that I received the news of the passing on of Hon. Kato Lubwama. His sense of humour brought life to the 10th Parliament and he built bridges across the political divide. He also leaves a solid legacy in the entertainment world where he spent most of his life. I convey our sympathies to his family, his constituents, friends and all who loved him. May his soul rest in peace.

Speaker, Anita Annet Among

Other celebrities such as Sheebah, Balaam, David Lutaalo, Madrat and Chicko among others have mourned uncle Kato.

Kato Lubwama wanted a second term as Rubaga South Member of Parliament but he lost to NUP card holder, Aloysious Mukasa Gold in 2021 general elections. 

Since his exit from parliament, Lubwama had been re-establishing himself in the entertainment field. He had founded B24 TV, started a YouTube channel and made regular appearances on other digital platforms, most memorably on NBS TV’s UnKut and Kasuku. 

Unapologetic about his “silent parliamentary record” to the end, Lubwama blamed the abrupt end of his political career on the “lies” of his political rivals in the National Unity Platform headed by fellow artiste Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine. 

He scoffed that he did not miss parliament because it gave him a chance to return to his private businesses, including dealing in maize flour.

Lubwama was 52 years old at the time of his demise. 

Kato Lubwama was born August 16, 1970. Lubwama was a twin whose brother Isaac Wasswa who also passed away years ago.

May his soul RIP!

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