Ugandan comedian Kapere, whose real name was Yokana Mbuuse, has died at a hospital in Buddo, according to entertainment journalist Kasuku. His manager, Kayanja, has also confirmed the news, adding that the comedian had not been sick or unwell before his death.
The news has raised questions about what happened in the hours leading up to his passing, particularly because his manager reportedly indicated that Kapere had shown no signs of illness beforehand.
According to preliminary information, Kapere and his wife had reportedly travelled along Entebbe Road to visit their children before the unfortunate incident occurred.
However, the exact circumstances surrounding the comedian’s death remain unclear. No further details have been provided about what happened during the visit or what led to his eventual admission to the hospital in Buddo.
The information currently available remains limited, and further details are awaited.
Kapere was among the personalities associated with Uganda’s comedy scene. In October 2026, the comedian spoke about what he described as a decline in Uganda’s comedy industry, highlighting concerns about the direction of the sector.
His observations were featured in an interview published by MBU under the headline, [RELATED: Kapere Highlights Dip in Uganda’s Comedy Industry].
His passing marks a sad development for Uganda’s entertainment community, although more information is needed to establish exactly what happened.
For now, the focus remains on the circumstances surrounding his death, with further updates expected as additional information becomes available.