Reports claiming the death of Kiddu Makubuya, the former Attorney General of Uganda, have been swiftly rebutted by his daughter, Rebecca Nabagala, confirming that her father is alive.
Initially disseminated by Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), the state-owned television network, these reports triggered widespread apprehension among the public.
In a succinct response on our website, Nabagala dispelled the circulating rumors, affirming, “My father is alive.” While refraining from divulging further details regarding his present state or location, her affirmation assuaged the alarming dissemination of news.
Kiddu Makubuya, a prominent figure in Ugandan law, politics, and academia, boasts a distinguished career. He assumed the role of Minister for General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister on May 27, 2011, succeeding Janat Mukwaya. Prior to this, he held the position of Uganda’s Attorney General from 2005 to 2011.
His resignation from the cabinet on February 16, 2012, amid allegations of government fund misappropriation, occurred following his tenure. Additionally, he represented Katikamu County South in Luweero District as a Member of Parliament.
Born on July 30, 1949, Makubuya earned a First Class Honors Bachelor of Laws degree from Makerere University, alongside a Master of Laws degree and a Doctor of Juridical Science from Yale Law School. He completed his Diploma in Legal Practice at the Law Development Center and was admitted as an advocate of the Uganda High Court in 1985.
Beyond his political endeavors, Makubuya significantly influenced the legal and academic domains. Commencing as a special assistant at Makerere University’s Faculty of Law, he ascended to the position of associate professor.
Moreover, his involvement in drafting the 1995 Constitution of Uganda as a member of the Uganda Constitutional Commission, and service on the Commission of Inquiry into Violations of Human Rights, underscore his multifaceted contributions.
Makubuya’s impact extends to his roles as a partner at Kasolo & Khiddu Advocates, a private law firm, and director of the Uganda Human Rights and Peace Center. His political career commenced in 1988, holding pivotal ministerial positions including Minister of Education and Sports and State Minister for Foreign Affairs (International Cooperation).
The erroneous reports concerning Makubuya’s demise underscore the imperative of meticulous information verification prior to dissemination. His daughter’s clarification allays concerns among admirers of his extensive contributions to Uganda’s legal, academic, and political landscape.
As of now, the former Attorney General persists in his vitality, with updates on his condition forthcoming as additional information emerges.