Philosophy teacher, cartoonist, and columnist Jim Spire Ssentongo has clarified the cause of death of his brother, Dr. John Spire Kiggundu.
Dr. John Spire Kiggundu’s death was announced over the weekend, after going missing. The doctor’s death generated widespread rumours, with many suggesting that he had been abducted and shot dead.
However, in his brother’s statement, Jim revealed that his brother wasn’t shot or dumped in the trench as initially claimed.
Jim Spire made it clear that no one, for political or other reasons, killed his brother. The post-mortem report shows that the late died of a heart attack and was only found a day later.
He further made it clear that Dr. John Spire Kiggundu had no business dealings with Owek. Jim clarified his brother’s relationship with the Buganda Prime Minister Peter Mayiga, stressing that they had no business dealings.
Spire Ssentongo made it clear that Peter Mayiga only visited Kiggundu’s Zana-based Henrob Hospital in 2020, where he acted as a chief guest.
Jim Spire urged the general public to disregard the disinformation that may cause unnecessary harm and hatred to others.
Dr. John Spire Kiggundu is expected to be laid to rest on Wednesday at his ancestral home in Butozi Masaka following several vigils.
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Though it may not be the right time amidst grieving, I just want to dispel of the harmful disinformation circulating around Dr John Spire Kiggundu’s sudden death: It is NOT TRUE that he was shot and dumped in a trench.
He WAS NOT kidnapped by anyone. It is NOT TRUE that he was killed by anyone for political or other reasons. The post-mortem report (credibly done) shows that he died of a heart attack and was only found a day after.
It is not true that he had ANY business relationship with Owek. Peter Mayiga. He was only a chief guest at the launch of Henrob Hospital in 2020 – which Kiggundu built over the years through very hard work from a one room clinic in 2003 to where it is now.
It is named after his sons Henry and Robert. Kindly disregard the disinformation that may cause unnecessary harm and hatred to others. Let John rest.
Jim Spire Ssentongo addresses the misinformation surrounding the death of his brother,Dr. John Kiggundu. pic.twitter.com/mPhfZL0WDN
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