Africa-Press – Uganda. In June last year, Mushikori was rushed to Nakasero Hospital with the intervention of State House after being referred by Mbale Hospital where he had been admitted with severe diabetes symptom.
The outgoing Bamasaba cultural leader, Umukuka Bob Mushikori has died just days after he was replaced.Mushikori died today (Monday, January 4, 2020) at his home in Senior Quarters, Northern Division, Mbale City.Mr Mathias Nabutele, his personal assistant and former deputy premier confirmed Mushikori’s death.
“It’s true he has passed away. He died from his home where he was being attended to by his personal doctor, Mr Dominic Wabuloko who will give a detailed report about the cause of his death,” he said.Mr Mushikori was elected in 2015, replacing Mr Wilson Wamimbi, who was the first cultural head in 2010, but his term expired before he handed over power last month. Elections for the new Umukuka were held on December 11, 2020.
In June last year, Mushikori was rushed to Nakasero Hospital with the intervention of State House after being referred by Mbale Hospital where he had been admitted with severe diabetes symptom.