Condolence messages have since yesterday evening kept flowing in as people from different walks of life mourn the death of former Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality legislator, Gordon Arinda Kakuuma aka Cowboy, who reportedly succumbed to Covid 19.
According to family and friends, Arinda contracted Covid-19 during Christmas holidays before he was admitted to different hospitals to receive treatment, and at the time of his death, he was at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
Following his death, locals from Bushenyi and leaders from across the country sent in their condolence messages.
The Bushenyi District Woman MP, Ms Annette Katusiime Mugisha described Arinda as a kind man whose resource mobilization skills were unmatched as a leader.
The Bishop of West Ankole Diocese, Rt Rev Johnson Twinomujuni knows Arinda as a leader who chose harmony over conflict for peaceful living even at the tip of political differences.
The Government Chief Whip also the Ruhinda North legislator, Thomas Tayebwa expressed shock after hearing the sad news.
The deputy speaker of the 11th parliament, Ms Anita Annet Among described Arinda as a dedicated leader who served his people and the country well.
Arinda is remembered by the people of Bushenyi and the 10th parliament as a champion of the national health insurance policy.
He always mobilized and advocated for an improved health care system that is able to treat all Ugandans as opposed to moving out of the country to seek medical care.
