Sarah Nantumbwe Ddamulira, the wife of missing National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter John Ddamulira, died on Saturday, June 13, 2026, according to reports from Ugandan media. The cause of death has not been officially confirmed, but sources close to the family indicate she had been in poor health, possibly exacerbated by the stress of her husband's unresolved disappearance.
John Ddamulira, a known NUP supporter, went missing in 2024 under circumstances that remain unclear. His case is one of several disappearances of opposition supporters in Uganda that have drawn concern from human rights groups. The NUP has repeatedly called for a government investigation into these cases.
The party expressed condolences to the family, with NUP spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi stating, 'We are deeply saddened by the loss of Sarah. Her suffering highlights the ongoing agony faced by families of the disappeared.' The government has not commented on the death or the broader issue of disappearances.
