Obituaries
Rapper Jay Passes On
Hip-hop star Jay Polly has breathed his last in the wee hours of Thursday at Muhima hospital, a family member has confirmed. According to the news doing rounds on…
UPDATED: Former Minister Joe Habineza Passes On
The former Minister of Sports and Culture, Joseph ‘Joe’ Habineza, has passed on at the age of 57, KT Press has learnt. The former Minister and Ambassador to…
Rest In Peace: Catholic Priest Perishes In A Fatal Accident
The Catholic Priest for Cyahinda parish church located in Nyaruguru district Southern Province, Jean Claude Buhanga has died in a fatal traffic accident. Father Buhanga died after his car was…
President Suluhu Hassan Mourns Deceased Tanzania Defence Minister
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has mourned her former Defence Minister Elias Kwandikwa. Kwandikwa, 55, died on Monday night August 2, 2021 at a time when President Suluhu Hassan…
Radio Legend Mukeshabatware Dies
Dismas Mukeshabatware, a household name in Rwanda has succumbed to illness aged 71, family has reported. Mukeshabatware was famous in radio publicity and drama with his unique voice and know…
Zambia’s Former President Kenneth Kaunda Dies Aged 97
Former President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda, who ruled Zambia from 1964 to 1991, has died at military hospital in Lusaka, following pneumonia complications. “I am sad to inform [members] we…
Chad President Idriss Deby Dies
President Idriss Deby of Chad has died of injuries suffered on the frontline in the Northern part of his country, where he had gone to visit soldiers battling rebels, aarmy…
Rapper, Actor DMX Dead At 50
The many fans of rap artist and actor, Earl Simmons, better known by his stage name DMX, are mourning the star’s early death from a reported heart attack. He…
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s Husband Dies At Age 99
Prince Philip, the husband to Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has said. Buckingham Palace where he has been staying among other royals didn’t reveal…
The King of Bread From Huye ‘Chez’ Venant Passes On
Venant Kabandana, a man who came to fame following a popular bakery brand ‘Chez Venant’ from Huye district then Kigali has passed on after battling an illness for…
‘Inyanja’ Music Star Ntawuhanundi Dies At 56
Veteran musician John Ntawuhanundi, famous for ‘Inyanja’ song has succumbed to heart complications, at Kigali referral hospital. Ntawuhanundi breathed his last this Sunday after being admitted to the hospital for…
Late Prof. Kigabo’s Young Brother Dies As Family Arranges Burial of Deceased Economist
Sophany Gicondo, a brother of late Prof. Thomas Kigabo has passed on as the family arranges the burial of the deceased economist. Local media reports that 55-year-old Gicondo…
