Lawyer Eron Kiiza has spoken about the death of his brother, journalist Kushaba Anthony, raising questions over the circumstances surrounding the 38-year-old’s sudden death in Ntungamo.
Kushaba was discovered dead on Friday, August 21, 2026, at his work residence in Ntungamo, according to Kiiza. The journalist was reportedly found bleeding from the nose and eyes, with medical reports attributing his death to heart failure.
However, Kiiza said the medical findings had not established what caused the heart failure, leaving questions surrounding the circumstances of Kushaba’s death.
“His death at 38 years of a hard-working journalistic life was shattering and numbing to some of us,” Kiiza said.
The lawyer described his late brother as an energetic, generous and joyful person whose death occurred under circumstances he considered suspicious.
Kiiza further noted that a credible media house had raised the possibility that Kushaba could have been poisoned, although he stressed that the claim had not been established.
“One credible media house hinted on reported poisoning. It cannot be ruled out,” he said.
Kiiza did not provide further details about the media report or indicate whether authorities had launched investigations into the possibility of poisoning.
The lawyer’s remarks came as family, friends and colleagues continued to mourn Kushaba, whose death has left questions about what happened in the final moments of his life.
Kiiza also thanked people who supported Kushaba’s family and contributed financially towards his burial and send-off.
He said he had not initially had the mental strength to acknowledge the solidarity shown by those who stood with the family following his brother’s death.
“I thank God that he used to confide in me in matters that mattered to him,” Kiiza said, adding that he was proud that Kushaba had lived a useful and impactful life.
Reflecting on the loss, Kiiza said losing a sibling was uniquely difficult, with the inability to bury a loved one adding another layer of pain to the grieving process.
He remembered Kushaba as a God-fearing man and prayed for his soul, while thanking everyone who contributed to making his brother’s life better.