Uganda’s Oldest Chimpanzee, Zakayo Dies at 54

Posted On: April 26, 2018
Posted By: Alex Alinda

Zakayo, Uganda’s oldest chimpanzee is dead.

Zakayo passed away at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) formerly Entebbe Zoo on Thursday April 26 at the age of 54.

Preliminary findings from UWEC suggest that Zakayo succumbed to Chronic Gastroenteritis also known as stomach flu (an intestinal infection characterized by diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fever).

Due to his old age, he is said to have been highly susceptible to opportunistic infections.

Zakayo had lived at UWEC for 42 years.

Zakayo’s vigil has been scheduled for Friday April 27, 2018 at UWEC Beach starting at 6pm and the Burial will be held on Saturday 28.04.2018 at 2pm.

Alex Alinda

Alex Alinda is a journalist, blogger and Social-Media enthusiast; passionate about travel, African Music & Entertainment. Alex has been reporting on news about Uganda’s Entertainment Scene and other national events for over 4 years. He is a co-founder and the Managing Editor for Tower Post Media Ltd. Alex has also worked and continues to work as a PR and Digital Strategist for a number of clients. Reach him on: +256 700 703903, +256 775 607219 Email: aalinda97@gmail.com