MASAKA, UGANDA: Prominent businessman, Mr. Tanansi Bazzekuketta, the founder and proprietor of Maria Flo Hotel in Masaka city is dead.
According to reports, Mzee Bazzeketa was found dead in one of his hotel rooms on Saturday Morning May 21st 2022.
Ivan Nakibinge, the Hotel Manager says his boss suddenly died in his sleep, and the body was recovered after they broke into his hotel room.
The manager says they decided to break the door because it was unusual of the boss to stay in bed beyond 9 Am. He says the deceased performed all his duties on Friday and was in good health before he retired to bed last night.
Mzee Bazzekuketta’s last public appearance came last week welcoming Owek Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayia, to the Buganda youth conference in Buddu region.
Muhammad Nsubuga, the Greater Masaka Regional spokesperson confirms the incident, saying that they have started investigations into the sudden death of the businessman.
He explains that the Police Scenes of Crimes and investigations Officers have visited the hotel to commence investigations that will lead them to the cause of the death.
Ahmed Kateregga Musaazi, the Masaka Deputy Resident City Commissioner in Charge of Kimanya-Kabonera Division describes the death of Bazzeketta as a shock to the town.
Musaazi says the deceased has been a friendly person who they have often sought for guidance on several matters concerning Masaka.
The deceased will be greatly remembered as one of Masaka’s greatest entrepreneurs who has contributed to the growth of the greater Buganda region and created employment opportunities for many in the district.
May his soul rest in peace.
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