Culture dies when society acts tone-deaf
By Dedan Kimathi I started writing this tribute about the late Alexander Musajja-Mukulu, on August 23, 2026. Along the way, I was overcome with emotion and reservations about whether what I was about to write would be understood by our people especially, the constituency which I represent, those that have barely
Museveni grants Alex Mukulu official burial
President Yoweri Museveni has granted veteran Ugandan playwright and actor Alex Edward Kabangala Mukulu an official burial, marking state recognition of his contribution to Uganda’s theatre and arts industry. The decision was announced by Milly Babalanda, the Minister for the Presidency, following the death of Mukulu on August 15 at
Veteran actor Alex Mukulu dies at 72
Veteran Ugandan playwright and actor Alex Mukulu has died at the age of 72, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Uganda’s theatre and arts industry. Mukulu, who was known for his influential stage productions and contribution to the development of Uganda’s performing arts, died at Kiruddu Hospital after one month
