Kapere rose to fame through the Amarula Family comedy group, where his distinctive facial expressions, dancing and physical comedy made him a familiar figure on stage and television.
Comedian Mbuuse Yokaana, popularly known as Kapere, collapsed and died in front of his wife and child while attending a school visitation day at Jolibo Junior School in Wakiso District, police have said.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala said the comedian collapsed on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the school in Kimbejja Zone, Nansove, where he had gone with his wife to visit their child.
The visitation day coincided with a graduation ceremony for Top Class pupils.
Kawala said Nsangi Police received a distress call about the incident following a report from the school’s director.
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“He was immediately rushed to Zam Zam Hospital and later referred to Royale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 5:45pm,” Kawala said.
She said a post-mortem examination would be conducted to establish the actual cause of death.
Kawala also extended condolences to Kapere’s family, relatives and friends.
Kapere rose to fame through the Amarula Family comedy group, where his distinctive facial expressions, dancing and physical comedy made him a familiar figure on stage and television.
His death has triggered an outpouring of tributes from fans, fellow entertainers and political figures, including National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine.
Kyagulanyi remembered Kapere as a friend, loving husband and patriot. He also reassured the comedian’s widow and children that they would not be alone as they mourned his death.
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