Kampala City Traders Association (Kacita) is mourning the death of its chairman, Everest Kayondo .
Kayondo was pronounced dead on Wednesday afternoon at Lifeline International Hospital in Zana, Kampala where he was hospitalised on Saturday.
According the association’s chief executive officer, Abel Mwesigye the deceased had presented with Covid-19 symptoms .
“He died this afternoon at Lifeline International Hospital in Zana. He was admitted on Saturday after testing positive with Covid-19,” Mwesigye said.
The late Kayondo was a renowned businessman and advocate for the rights of city traders.
He was also an investor in the tourism sector.