Former Tourism Minister Maria Mutagamba Passes On

Posted On: June 24, 2017
Posted By: Alex Alinda

Sad news reaching us indicates that former State Minister for Tourism Hon. Maria Mutagamba has passed on.

Mutagamba has been hospitalized at Case Hospital in Kampala, where she was admitted a few days ago.

This website understands that the former minister, who had quit competitive politics by the time of her death, succumbed to liver cancer.

Maria Mutagamba will be remembered for her significant role in boosting Uganda’s tourism sector and organizing Miss Tourism beauty pageant.

Before serving as State Minister for Tourism, Hon. Mutagamba was a minister for water and environment.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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