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Kibaale finance secretary and Nyamarunda councillor Phillips Bikora dies

21 September 2026, 10:25 pm

The late Hon. Phillips Bikora, who died on 21 September 2026.

By Kyalisiima Asuman

Kibaale District Secretary for Finance and Administration and Nyamarunda Sub-county District Councillor, Phillips Bikora, has died.

Bikora died this afternoon, a few metres from Buseesa Trading Centre in Matale, after reportedly falling ill suddenly.

According to Dr Andrew Kasangaki, the Assistant In-charge of Kibaale Health Centre IV, Bikora was picked up from a clinic in Bujogoro, Nyamarunda Sub-county, while unconscious.

He was referred to Mubende Regional Referral Hospital for a brain CT scan and further management but died before reaching the hospital.

Dr Andrew Kasangaki, Assistant In-charge of Kibaale Health Centre IV, speaks about the death of Phillips Bikora.

Bikora was also a popular commentator on national affairs and was frequently hosted by radio stations across the greater Kibaale area to discuss leadership and governance issues.

He was recently hosted on Paradigm FM during a leadership programme, where he shared his views on several issues concerning leadership and governance.

Phillips Bikora speaks about leadership and governance issues.

Bikora expressed interest in contesting for the district council speakership during the 2021–2026 political term but later stepped down.

Phillips Bikora explains his decision to step down from the district council speakership race.

His death comes shortly after the death of his wife, leaving his family, colleagues and the wider Kibaale community mourning.

This story was filed by Kiiza Anaklet of Paradigm FM Kagadi.