The legislator is accused of neglecting a victim.of an accident and only showing up at the burial
Bukomansimbi North MP Christine Nandagire Ndiwalana was escorted out of a funeral as enraged mourners appeared to bay for her blood.
The incident happened at the burial of a young man allegedly knocked down by an ambulance belonging to her hospital, Ndiwalana General Hospital.
The incident occurred in Mpaama village, Kagologolo Town Council, Bukomansimbi District, where family and friends had gathered to mourn 21-year-old Kaweesi Godfrey, also known as Mavin, who succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident.
The chaos erupted when mourners accused the hospital of failing to provide immediate medical care to the deceased after the accident.
Sula Matovu, chairman of the Bukomansimbi boda boda riders, claimed that after Kaweesi was taken to Ndiwalana General Hospital, no treatment was given.
He alleged that the hospital later insisted on transferring him to Masaka Hospital but first demanded that the ambulance be repaired.
"After he was knocked down, we rushed him to Ndiwalana General Hospital, where they assured us that he would receive treatment," Matovu said.
"However, nothing was done. Later, they told us he needed to be transferred to Masaka Hospital, but they locked him inside while telling us to first fix the ambulance."
Matovu further alleged that multiple calls—12 in total—were made to MP Ndiwalana, but she did not respond.
Instead, they resorted to sending her a WhatsApp message through a third party. Her alleged response, "I do not waste my money on foolish things," angered mourners, who claimed to have a recording of the message.
Realizing the severity of Kaweesi’s condition, friends and family raised funds to transport him to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, where doctors determined he had lost too much blood, affecting his brain.
They advised an immediate transfer to Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala.
According to Matovu, when they contacted the MP again for financial assistance, she only provided Shs40,000 for fuel, stating that she needed to recover the cost of repairing her ambulance.
Due to logistical delays, Kaweesi arrived in Kampala late, and by then, doctors declared his condition irreversible.
"When we reached Mulago, they told us his brain had already been severely damaged due to excessive bleeding, and he would not survive. I called MP Ndiwalana and explained everything, requesting her to at least assist the family with burial expenses if the worst happened. She responded that she was not obliged to do anything," Matovu added.
When MP Ndiwalana arrived at the burial, tensions flared. Mourners, enraged by what they saw as her indifference, blocked her from approaching the casket, shouting insults and demanding that she leave.
When she refused, the crowd became aggressive, with some attempting to attack her.
MAs the hostility escalated, plainclothes security personnel rushed her to safety. However, some mourners continued to pursue her, throwing stones and shouting accusations of murder and negligence.
She was seen lifting her gomesi while fleeing, which further fueled the anger of the mourners. A failed attempt to evacuate her on a motorcycle led to another round of attacks.
She was eventually hidden inside a house by a local man identified as Ssemaganda, who shielded her from the mob.
Several mourners expressed regret over electing her, vowing never to support her again.
"If it wasn’t us who voted for her, would she have those cars she now uses to put us down? She went to Parliament without a car, but we are watching. When 2026 approaches, she will have to explain," said a resident, Baaba Bbaali.
Bukomansimbi Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ssalongo Fred Kalema Pax intervened, urging calm among mourners.
Kagologolo Town Council mayor Alex Ssekigudde condemned the use of funerals for political grandstanding and urged leaders to handle community concerns with responsibility.
"Politicians should stop using funerals as campaign platforms and disrespecting fellow leaders. People no longer respect them when they act without dignity," Mayor Ssekigudde said.
However, MP Ndiwalana’s aide, Viane Kiyemba, dismissed the allegations of neglect. He stated that the MP had been actively involved in the post-mortem process at Mulago and ensured it was completed promptly.
"Honourable Ndiwalana was personally at Mulago and facilitated the post-mortem process, which could have taken three days but was expedited," Kiyemba said.
"She even arranged for an ambulance belonging to Sserukenya of Makindye Ssabagabo to transport the body from Kampala to Bukomansimbi.
"She also provided tents for the burial and contributed Shs500,000 towards funeral expenses. So, claims that she did nothing are mere political propaganda."
The deceased’s mother, overwhelmed with grief, described Kaweesi as a hardworking and responsible young man who supported his younger siblings, particularly in their education.
Kaweesi was laid to rest at around 6:00 PM in his ancestral burial grounds. Some mourners initially refused to proceed with the burial until MP Ndiwalana left the premises.
He was buried with a pool cue, symbolizing his love for the game, and some money, reflecting his hardworking nature.
Meanwhile, the ambulance involved in the accident remains impounded at Bukomansimbi Police Station.
Authorities have assured the family that investigations are ongoing to ensure justice is served.
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