By In a somber development following the recent burial of media icon Joseph Tamale Mirundi in Rakai District, news has emerged that former Attorney General and Minister, Professor Kiddu Makubuya, has died at the age of 74. The news was confirmed by his daughter, Rebecca Nabagala, although specific details surrounding his passing remain scarce.
Professor Makubuya, a respected legal scholar and seasoned politician, had a distinguished career in both academia and government. He first entered the political arena in 1996, representing Katikamu South Constituency as a Member of Parliament. His early appointments included serving as the State Minister for the Luwero Triangle and later as State Minister for Foreign Affairs (International Cooperation) in 1998.
In 1999, Prof. Makubuya was appointed Minister of Education and Sports, a role in which he contributed significantly to the sector’s development. He later served as Uganda’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Attorney General from 2005 to 2011. His tenure in public service culminated in his appointment as Minister of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister, a position he held until his resignation from the cabinet on February 16, 2012.
Despite previous reports earlier this year falsely claiming his death on Martyrs Day, it was later revealed that Prof. Makubuya was critically ill and receiving treatment at Nakasero Hospital.
Prof. Kiddu Makubuya’s contributions to Uganda’s legal and political landscape were substantial, and his passing marks the end of a significant era in the nation’s governance. Further details about his death and arrangements for his funeral will be provided as they become available.
