Ssegirinya Muhammad was born as “Richard Ssegirinya” in 1988 within the Masaka district of Uganda. He later transformed from Roman Catholicism to Islam, adopting the identify Muhammad.
Muhammad Ssegirinya pursued his schooling at Datamine Technical School, graduating with a diploma in Journalism.
In 2006, whereas in highschool, Muhammad Ssegirinya gained recognition as a radio caller, totally on CBS FM, branding himself “Edobozi lye Kyebando.” This earned him a lot love and assist from the folks of Kawempe and Kampala typically.
In 2011, he contested for the place of Member of Parliament for Kawempe North however misplaced to Latif Ssebagala.
Despite shedding the elections, Ssegirinya did not surrender on his volunteer work and continued his radio cellphone calls, usually ending with the phrase, “Kawempe North’s Next Member of Parliament.”
He was ultimately elected because the Lord Councillor for Kampala Capital City Authority, representing Kawempe North in 2016. He served diligently on this place, profitable much more assist among the many voters.
While serving because the Lord Councillor representing Kawempe North, Ssegirinya Muhammad took to social media—notably Facebook and YouTube—sharing numerous political tales. He dubbed himself “Mr. Update,” gaining extra recognition among the many youth and inside opposition politics in Uganda.
In 2021, he was elected because the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North on the NUP ticket, defeating 9 different candidates, together with the incumbent Abdulatif Ssebagala Ssengendo and former Deputy Lord Mayor Sulaiman Kidandala.
Ssegirinya Muhammad, nonetheless, did not have fun his win for lengthy, as he was summoned by the police in September to reply questions associated to alleged involvement in insurgent actions within the Greater Masaka area. He was subsequently charged with a number of counts, together with homicide and tried homicide, and remanded to Kitalya Maximum Security Prison, the place he spent 17 months on remand.
Ssegirinya Muhammad was launched on bail in February 2023. Many believed he would resume working for his constituents, however this didn’t occur, as he had been out and in of the hospital for nearly two years. Sadly, his well being continued to deteriorate till his demise this morning.
In August final 12 months, earlier than his demise, he had introduced his intention to contest once more for the MP seat of Kawempe North constituency within the upcoming 2026 elections.
Ssegirinya’s management was pro-people, and he shall be remembered for his volunteer work and shut engagement along with his constituents.
Ssegirinya Muhammad died whereas nonetheless representing the folks of Kawempe North constituency in Parliament on the National Unity Platform ticket.
Howwe joins the nation in mourning “Mr. Update.” He shall be dearly missed.
May his soul relaxation in peace.
