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By 1989, Kiyingi had become a consultant cardiologist. His clinical interests included adult cardiology, echocardiography, hypertension, preventive cardiology, and general medicine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-31 |title=Church lauds govt for allowing return of Dr Kiyingi’s remains |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/church-lauds-govt-for-allowing-return-of-dr-kiyingi-s-remains-4419152 |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=Monitor |language=en}}</ref> |
By 1989, Kiyingi had become a consultant cardiologist. His clinical interests included adult cardiology, echocardiography, hypertension, preventive cardiology, and general medicine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-31 |title=Church lauds govt for allowing return of Dr Kiyingi’s remains |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/church-lauds-govt-for-allowing-return-of-dr-kiyingi-s-remains-4419152 |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=Monitor |language=en}}</ref> |
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In addition to medicine, he co-founded Dehezi International Ltd, a computer firm and internet service provider based in Kampala, Uganda. Through Dehezi, Kiyingi supported initiatives to provide computers and internet access to schools and other organizations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=bugandauk.com – Buganda Kingdom Mourns Dr. Aggrey Kiyingi |url=https://www.bugandauk.com/en/news/buganda-news/buganda-kingdom-mourns-dr-aggrey-kiyingi |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=www.bugandauk.com}}</ref> He was also involved in philanthropic work, donating to churches, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions in Uganda.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-19 |title=Some prominent lives we lost in 2023 |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/some-prominent-lives-we-lost-in-2023-4469734 |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=Monitor |language=en}}</ref> |
In addition to medicine, he co-founded Dehezi International Ltd, a computer firm and internet service provider based in Kampala, Uganda. Through Dehezi, Kiyingi supported initiatives to provide computers and internet access to schools and other organizations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=bugandauk.com – Buganda Kingdom Mourns Dr. Aggrey Kiyingi |url=https://www.bugandauk.com/en/news/buganda-news/buganda-kingdom-mourns-dr-aggrey-kiyingi |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=www.bugandauk.com}}</ref> He was also involved in philanthropic work, donating to churches, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions in Uganda.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-19 |title=Some prominent lives we lost in 2023 |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/some-prominent-lives-we-lost-in-2023-4469734 |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=Monitor |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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Kiyingi was married to Robinah Kiyingi, a Ugandan lawyer, until her death in 2005.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |date=2006-12-10 |title=Uganda v Dr Aggrey Kiyingi And 2 Others (Criminal Session Case No. 0030 Of 2006) (Criminal Session Case No. 0030 of 2006) [2006] UGHC 52 (10 December 2006) |url=https://ulii.org/en/akn/ug/judgment/ughc/2006/52/eng@2006-12-10 |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=ulii.org |language=en}}</ref> The couple had children including [[Samallie Kiyingi]] and spent time abroad, including in [[Australia]], where Kiyingi practiced medicine. |
Kiyingi was married to Robinah Kiyingi, a Ugandan lawyer, until her death in 2005.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |date=2006-12-10 |title=Uganda v Dr Aggrey Kiyingi And 2 Others (Criminal Session Case No. 0030 Of 2006) (Criminal Session Case No. 0030 of 2006) [2006] UGHC 52 (10 December 2006) |url=https://ulii.org/en/akn/ug/judgment/ughc/2006/52/eng@2006-12-10 |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=ulii.org |language=en}}</ref> The couple had children including [[Samallie Kiyingi]] and spent time abroad, including in [[Australia]], where Kiyingi practiced medicine. |
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In 2015, Kiyingi announced his intention to return to Uganda to contest the 2016 general elections, but he did not ultimately stand for office.<ref name=”:1″ /> |
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In 2015, Kiyingi was accused by Ugandan authorities of financing rebel activities linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and involvement in the killings of several clerics. The charges were later discontinued.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-30 |title=Exiled Ugandan cardiologist Aggrey Kiyingi dead |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/exiled-ugandan-cardiologist-aggrey-kiyingi-dead-4385462 |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=Monitor |language=en}}</ref> |
In 2015, Kiyingi was accused by Ugandan authorities of financing rebel activities linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and involvement in the killings of several clerics. The charges were later discontinued.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-30 |title=Exiled Ugandan cardiologist Aggrey Kiyingi dead |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/exiled-ugandan-cardiologist-aggrey-kiyingi-dead-4385462 |access-date=2025-12-03 |website=Monitor |language=en}}</ref> |
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Kiyingi died on 30 September 2023 in Sydney, Australia.<ref name=”:1″ /> |
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Revision as of 18:54, 3 December 2025
Aggrey Kiyingi (October 25, 1953 – 27 September 2023) was a Ugandan physician, cardiologist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.[1] He trained and practiced medicine in Uganda and Australia and was involved in technology initiatives in Uganda.
Early life and education
Kiyingi was born in Uganda. He studied medicine at Makerere University, earning a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He later relocated to Australia, where he completed specialist training in cardiology and worked at hospitals in Sydney, including Westmead and Concord Hospitals.[2]
Career
By 1989, Kiyingi had become a consultant cardiologist. His clinical interests included adult cardiology, echocardiography, hypertension, preventive cardiology, and general medicine.[3]
In addition to medicine, he co-founded Dehezi International Ltd, a computer firm and internet service provider based in Kampala, Uganda. Through Dehezi, Kiyingi supported initiatives to provide computers and internet access to schools and other organizations.[4] He was also involved in philanthropic work, donating to churches, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions in Uganda.[5]
Personal life and Politics
Kiyingi was married to Robinah Kiyingi, a Ugandan lawyer, until her death in 2005.[6] The couple had children including Samallie Kiyingi and spent time abroad, including in Australia, where Kiyingi practiced medicine.
In 2015, Kiyingi announced his intention to return to Uganda to contest the 2016 general elections, but he did not ultimately stand for office.[5]
Legal controversies
Murder trial
In 2005, Kiyingi’s wife Robinah was shot dead outside her home in Kampala. Kiyingi, along with two others, was charged with her murder. He was acquitted on 10 December 2006, after the High Court ruled that the prosecution had not established his involvement.[6]
Terrorism-related allegations
In 2015, Kiyingi was accused by Ugandan authorities of financing rebel activities linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and involvement in the killings of several clerics. The charges were later discontinued.[7]
Death
Kiyingi died on 30 September 2023 in Sydney, Australia.[5]
