”Doctors Tried But She Wasn’t Responding”–Personal Assistant Recounts Hon Nakimuli’s Final Moments After Surgery

By Swift Reporter

Fresh details have emerged surrounding the sudden death of Hellen Nakimuli, with her personal assistant recounting the legislator’s final hours before she passed on following a surgical procedure.

Nakimuli, the Woman Member of Parliament for Kalangala District, died on Saturday after what was initially described as a routine operation. Her party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), confirmed the shocking development, sending waves of grief across the political divide.

According to her personal assistant, Nakimuli had been battling stomach complications linked to fibroids, which intensified in the past week.

“She had stomach complications (fibroids) that intensified last week, so today she drove herself to Alexandria Hospital near Mulago and entered the theatre at 9am,” the PA revealed.

The assistant added that the surgery itself was completed, and she was moved to the recovery room at around 3pm. However, her condition suddenly deteriorated.

“Unfortunately, she wasn’t responding. They tried to reinstate her in vain,” the PA said, describing the desperate but unsuccessful efforts by medical staff to save her life.

Earlier in the day, Nakimuli had shared a photo of herself on her WhatsApp status, dressed in surgical attire and appearing calm, captioning it: “Ready for surgery Munsabire… her last moment at 9am.” The post has since gone viral, adding a deeply emotional layer to the tragedy.

Leaders within NUP expressed disbelief at the sudden loss. Party president Bobi Wine described her death as “terrible and shocking news,” noting her dedication to public service.

Nakimuli, 41, had been re-elected to Parliament to represent Kalangala District and was widely respected for championing the needs of island communities, particularly in healthcare, education, and women and youth empowerment.

Her sudden passing leaves a significant void in Parliament and within the opposition, where she was regarded as a committed mobiliser and a strong grassroots voice.