Ugandan media personality and ManCaveUg host Andrew Kyamagero is mourning the death of his mother, Rose Nantongo Kirabo, following treatment at the Uganda Cancer Institute.
Kyamagero announced the sad news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, sharing an emotional tribute that reflected the pain of losing someone deeply cherished.
His message, written in both English and Luganda, conveyed the grief of losing a mother and the difficulty of saying goodbye to a loved one.
The announcement was accompanied by an image of a lit candle with smoke rising against a dark background, a symbolic gesture of mourning and remembrance.
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Following the announcement, friends, fans and followers took to the comments section to express their condolences and offer messages of comfort to Kyamagero and his family during this difficult period.
Kyamagero, a veteran media personality and strategic communications expert, has received an outpouring of sympathy from supporters and members of Uganda’s media fraternity as he grieves the loss of his mother.
With a heart weighed down by grief, I announce the passing of my dear mother, Rose Nantongo Kirabo.
There are losses for which language offers no refuge. Today, I have lost the woman whose love gave me my first understanding of life.
My deepest gratitude goes to the dedicated doctors and medical team at the Uganda Cancer Institute for the compassion, dignity and care extended to Mama in her final days.
Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
Wwumula Mama. Wwumula mukwano gwange. 🕊️❤️
— Andrew Kyamagero (@kyamageroandrew) October 20, 2026
