The National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy NUP President for Western Uganda, Hon Jolly Kyomugasho Mugisha is dead. She was 61.
Jolly’s death was confirmed in a post by party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine via his official account on X platform saying the former NRM cadre breathed her last on Monday afternoon from Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital where she had been admitted in a coma for several weeks.
“It’s with great sadness that I announce the passing of Hon. Jolly Mugisha, the National Unity Platform Deputy President for Western Uganda. Mama Jolly has passed on this afternoon from Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital where she has been admitted in a coma for several weeks,” Bobi, who formerly contested for president in the 2021 elections posted.
“Mama Jolly will always be remembered as a true Ugandan heroine. Other communication will be made in due course. Rest in perfect peace, comrade Maama!” he added.
Mugisha had been an influential figure within the NUP and in Uganda’s political landscape, particularly in Western Uganda, where she tirelessly championed the party’s vision for justice, freedom, and equality. Known for her steadfast commitment to the rights and welfare of Ugandans, she was widely respected by her peers and supporters for her courage and leadership.
On August 28, 2024, Bobi Wine and a team of NUP officials paid a courtesy visit to Mbarara Hospital after Ms Jolly was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in critical condition and said the efforts doctors had improved the situation then with hope that she would be discharged.
“Thankfully, the doctors have worked very hard to stabilize her condition and we are very delighted to see her make a great improvement. Join us in praying for her quick and full recovery,” Bobi Wine posted then.
Unfortunately, Monday, September 23, marked the last day for Ms Jolly on earth, with the NUP saying in a post that her demise, who they said was a strong pillar to the young and vibrant political organization leaves a huge vacuum in their unending struggle for power.
“We are deeply saddened and we do stand with her family in this moment of pain. Her demise leaves a huge vacuum,” reads in part a post by NUP via the party’s official X account.
“Details of her burial arrangements will be communicated,” the party added, implying that in due time after several consultations have been widely made with the bereaved family.
