Police in Rubirizi District are investigating the death of a businessman, John Bosco Mucunguzi, 34, from suspected poisoning.
According to Marcial Tumusiime, the Greater Bushenyi police spokesperson, Mucunguzi, a resident of Kyarutakoba Village, Katara Parish, Kichwamba Sub-county, fell ill on June 2nd, 2024, at around 2:00 AM while at Dr. Isaac’s Clinic in Katara II Village.
Mucunguzi had reportedly been transporting matooke by motorcycle to Ahamuku Landing Site on June 1st and did not return home until 4:00 PM. After eating supper, he complained to his wife about breathing difficulties and requested a mat to rest in the living room for better air.
His condition deteriorated quickly, with vomiting and a strong pesticide scent in the vomit, suggesting possible poisoning.
He was first taken to Rubirizi Medical Center and then referred to KIU Hospital in Bushenyi. However, his family opted to take him to Dr. Isaac’s Clinic, where he unfortunately died.
