Aggrey Kiyingi

Aggrey Kiyingi (25 October 1953 – 30 September 2023) was a Ugandan physician, cardiologist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He trained and practiced medicine both in Uganda and Australia, with involvement in technology initiatives in Uganda.

Career By around 1989, Kiyingi had become a consultant cardiologist. His clinical focus was mainly about adult cardiology, echocardiography, hypertension, preventive cardiology, and general medicine.

Kiyingi was also involved in philanthropic work, donating to churches, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions in Uganda.

Personal life and politics Kiyingi was married to Robinah Kiyingi, a Ugandan lawyer, until her death in 2005. The couple had children including Samallie Kiyingi and spent time abroad, including in Australia, where Kiyingi practiced medicine.

He was part of the Uganda Federal Democratic Organization (UFDO) renamed as Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP) and in 2015, he announced his intention to return to Uganda to contest for presidency in the 2016 Uganda general elections but never stood for office.

Death Kiyingi died on 30 September 2023 in Sydney, Australia. His remains were repatriated to Uganda where a memorial service was held at Namirembe Cathedral in Kampala, followed by burial at his ancestral home in Busukuma, Namulonge, Wakiso District.