Human rights advocate Sarah Bireete has called for answers regarding Ssegirinya’s health condition while he was in custody and has urged the government to investigate what led to his untimely death.
Ssegirinya was arrested as a healthy, energetic leader, but he returned from prison visibly frail and unwell.
His condition worsened during his time in detention, leading many to suspect that he might have been mistreated or neglected while in prison.
His deteriorating health before his death has sparked widespread outrage among the public and human rights groups.
Sarah Bireete, speaking passionately about the issue, questioned who was responsible for ensuring the well-being of detainees.
“Serving the people of Uganda should never become a death trap,” she said.
She pointed out the lack of accountability for what happened to Ssegirinya while he was incarcerated.
Many advocates believe that negligence or mistreatment in Uganda's prison system could have contributed to the MP's death.
Calls for reform of the penal system have become louder, as people demand better care for prisoners and more transparency in how they are treated.
Bireete has called on the Ugandan government to conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ssegirinya’s treatment in custody.
She argued that if leaders cannot be protected in prison, it sends a bad message to the rest of the population about the country's justice system.
The death of Muhammad Ssegirinya has left a significant gap in Uganda’s political scene and raised important questions about the conditions in the nation’s prisons.
Civil society groups are now demanding justice and transparency to ensure that no one else suffers the same fate.
The public is watching closely, hoping for answers and changes to improve the treatment of prisoners in Uganda.
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