The late Muhammad Ssegirinya’s seat is highly contested, even among those closest to him.
His widow has publicly declared her intention to run for her husband's parliamentary seat in Kawempe North .
On the other hand, Ssegirinya’s mother has expressed her desire for Alex Luwemba Luswa, a close friend of Ssegirinya, to succeed him as MP.
It’s worth noting that Ssegirinya’s health had been deteriorating, and he had been in and out of hospitals in Uganda and abroad, including Nairobi and Amsterdam, for treatment .
Despite his health issues, Ssegirinya had announced plans to run for re-election in 2026
