Ugandan comedian Yokana Mbuuse, popularly known as Kapere Lufotoose (also called Kapere Lufotose or Taata Twamp), has died after collapsing during a school visitation on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Kapere had gone with his wife, Lydia Nakandi (popularly known as Mama Trump or Maama Twamp), to Jolibo Day Care and Junior School in Buddo, Wakiso District, to visit their children. According to parents who witnessed the incident, he was in good spirits and even addressed other parents shortly before the tragedy.

As top-class pupils prepared to cut a cake, Kapere suddenly dropped to his knees. His wife, who was holding their baby, panicked as those nearby raised the alarm. Parents laid him on a mat. Witnesses said he appeared to be in distress, bit his tongue and barely responded. The school director asked whether he had any known medical condition before a vehicle was arranged to rush him for treatment.

He was first taken to Zam Zam Clinic, which could not manage his condition, and was later transferred to another facility in Buddo (reported as Royale Health Services or Dr Sseggona’s), where he was pronounced dead. His management confirmed he had not been suffering from any known illness. Police have said a postmortem will be conducted to establish the exact cause of death.

Videos of the moments leading up to and around his collapse have been circulating widely on social media. In one widely shared clip, Kapere is heard making remarks that some interpret as referencing stress and dying, though the full context remains under discussion among viewers.

His wife, Mama Trump, has spoken publicly, confirming that Kapere was not sick and recounting the sudden nature of the collapse as they were preparing to return home from the school event.

National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) paid a heartfelt tribute, describing Kapere as a close friend known to many as Taata Twamp. “He was a man who refused to be defined by his appearance, he let his sincerity, character and heart speak for him. And what a beautiful heart he had,” Bobi Wine wrote. He extended special comfort to Maama Twamp and the children, assuring them they would not walk the journey alone. Prayers have also been held within NUP circles for the late comedian and his family.

Kapere rose to fame as a member of the Amarula Family comedy group and was known for his physical humour, distinctive expressions and later online skits. Beyond entertainment, he was associated with the National Unity Platform and had expressed interest in local politics, including aspirations to contest as a councillor in Makindye.

He leaves behind his wife and children.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.