‘A Friend to Many,’ Former Finance PS Keith Muhakanizi is Dead

Former permanent secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Keith Muhakanizi, has died.

Muhakanizi, who at the time of death was the permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, died in Italy Thursday evening according to Government Spokesperson Ofwono Opondo.

Opondo who described the deceased as a friend to many did not reveal the cause of death. It is however widely known that the Ugandan economist has been unwell for a while.

“SAD! A friend to many. Keith Muhakanizi, Permanent Secretary Prime Minister’s Office, and former long-serving PS Ministry of Finance & Secretary to the Treasury has died from a Milan, Italy hospital where he has receiving treatment. May he Rest in Peace,” Opondo said in a tweet Thursday evening.

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