Uganda Loses a Giant: Alex Mukulu, Theatre’s Sharpest Voice, Dead at 72

Uganda’s cultural landscape grew quieter on August 15, 2026, when Alex Mukulu, one of the country’s most celebrated theatre minds, passed away at the age of 72. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, and a stunned industry is still processing the loss. Social media has since erupted with tributes from fans and fellow artists who credit him with shaping what Ugandan storytelling looks and sounds like.