KACITA Boss, Everest Kayondo Succumbs to COVID-19
Kampala City Traders Association (Kacita) chairman, Everest Kayondo has died.
Kayondo died Wednesday afternoon at Lifeline International in Zana, Kampala where he had been admitted with Covid-19 symptoms on saturday, according to KACITA chief executive officer, Abel Mwesigye.
“He died this afternoon at Lifeline International Hospital in Zana. He was admitted on Saturday after testing positive with Covid-19,” Mr Mwesigye said.
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KACITA chairman, Everest Kayondo succumbs to Covid
Wednesday June 23 2021
Kayondo’s death comes just two days after Private Sector Foundation-Uganda (PSFU) executive director, Mr Gideon Badagawa also succumbed to the virus
KACITA chairman, Everest Kayondo succumbs to Covid
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Kampala City Traders Association (Kacita) chairman, Everest Kayondo has died.
Kayondo died Wednesday afternoon at Lifeline International Hospital in Zana, Kampala where he had been admitted with Covid-19 symptoms on Saturday, according the association’s chief executive officer, Abel Mwesigye.
“He died this afternoon at Lifeline International Hospital in Zana. He was admitted on Saturday after testing positive with Covid-19,” Mr Mwesigye said.
The news about Kayondo’s death comes just two days after Private Sector Foundation-Uganda (PSFU) executive director, Mr Gideon Badagawa also succumbed to the virus.
Mr Badagawa passed away on Monday morning aged 59, with reports indicating that he succumbed to Covid-19 at Mulago National Referral Hospital where he has been receiving treatment since last week.
Who was Kayondo?
Professionally, Kayondo was a teacher-turned entrepreneur/businessman. In between the two careers, he added on another qualification in accountancy. He was also a family man with grown up children who are all professionals in different fields.