The business community in Western Uganda is mourning the death of prominent businessman and investor Pastori Muhwezi, who died in a road accident along the Ibanda–Mbarara Highway.Muhwezi, the proprietor of Bamuhwezi Investments, was involved in the crash at Kagongi Trading Centre while travelling with his wife and son.
The three were rushed to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, where Muhwezi later succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident.His wife and son survived and remained under medical care.
Muhwezi was widely known as the owner of Bamuhwezi Hotel and Bamuhwezi Coffee Factories, businesses that contributed to employment and economic growth in the region.Friends, colleagues and residents have described him as a hardworking and visionary entrepreneur who invested in his community and supported many livelihoods.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, while messages of condolence continue to pour in from people mourning the loss of a respected businessman.May Pastori Muhwezi’s soul rest in peace, and may his family find strength during this difficult time.
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