SHEEMA, UGANDA – Leaders and the Muslim community in Sheema District are mourning the sudden death of Hakim Mugabi, the LC3 Chairperson of Kashozi Division, who collapsed and died on Friday, September 19, 2025. Mugabi, 56, passed away at around 8:30 a.m. while being rushed to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital due to complications from high blood pressure.
Mugabi had served as LC3 Chairperson since 2021 and was recently elected NRM party flag bearer for Kashozi Division. He also won the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for Sheema Municipality in May, defeating Eng. Raymond Kamugisha with 91 votes to 34. At the time of his death, he was Chairperson of Sheema Muslims and a member of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council General Assembly.
Leaders praised Mugabi as a hardworking and unifying figure. “We have lost a pillar of our religion in the district,” said Sheikh Sulamain Kafeero, Sheema District Kadhi. Sam Orikunda, Sheema Deputy Resident Commissioner, described Mugabi as a committed leader who focused on issues affecting Kashozi residents, particularly security and land disputes.
Mugabi will be laid to rest today, Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his home in Rwanyamukinya, Kashozi Division.
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