In the wake of the passing of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, former Member of Parliament (MP) for Kawempe North, his family has thrown its support behind Alex Luswa Luwemba as their preferred candidate for the upcoming by-election in the constituency. The endorsement was made public during an interview in which the family expressed gratitude to Mr. Luwemba for his unwavering loyalty and support for the late MP throughout his political career and during his time of illness.
A Trusted Personal Assistant
Mr. Luwemba served as Hon. Ssegirinya’s immediate Personal Assistant, a role in which he worked closely with the MP for several years. His intimate knowledge of Ssegirinya’s vision and his dedication to the constituents of Kawempe North were key factors cited by the family in their endorsement.
“Abooluganda lw’abadde omubaka wa Kawempe North Muhammad Ssegirinya bassizza kimu nga nkuyege baleete abadde omuyambiwe w’omugenzi Luwemba okuvuganya ku kifo ky’omubaka w’ekitundu kino, mu kulonda okw’okukijjuza ekifo okubindabinda,” a family representative stated.
A Legacy of Loyalty
During the interview, members of Ssegirinya’s family highlighted Luwemba’s loyalty and commitment, emphasizing that he had been by the late MP’s side from his rise to political prominence to his final days. “He was more than a personal assistant; he was a trusted confidant and a dedicated servant to the people of Kawempe North,” the family added.
Addressing Family Disputes
Amid the chaos that marred the burial of Hon. Ssegirinya, Luwemba took a conciliatory stance, apologizing on behalf of the deceased’s mother for actions that had caused controversy. He also revealed that Hon. Ssegirinya had fathered 20 children, a figure significantly higher than the previously reported number of eight, and called for community support to ensure their welfare.
A Race for Continuity
With the backing of Ssegirinya’s family and his established connection to the late MP’s political network, Luwemba enters the by-election as a candidate focused on continuing the legacy of grassroots representation, social advocacy, and infrastructure improvement that defined Ssegirinya’s tenure. His candidacy is expected to energize supporters and build on the foundation laid by his predecessor.