”Shortly before he took his life, Babirukamu told his family members that he had given life his all but “now I find myself with only emptiness.”
John Babirukamu, has been one of Uganda’s most influential brains in the digital marketing industry. Babirukamu passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Reports indicate that Babirukamu committed suicide by jumping off the top floor of Tagore Building in Kamwokya, Kampala.
Shortly before he took his life, Babirukamu told his family members that he had given life his all but “now I find myself with only emptiness.”
“I apologize for being an inconvenience in death as I was in life,” said Babirukamu on his family WhatsApp group at 11:41am today.
“I have given it my all and now I find myself with only emptiness,” he said, adding, “I do sincerely love you all, and hope you find it in your hearts to forgive me.”
“Kiss my nieces and nephews for me. They are the last joy that I held onto.”
Family members tried to reach out to him but didn’t not succeed as his cellphone was switched off and after, he was dead.
The incident has raised fears that Babirukamu was possibly overburdened by personal problems. His digital experience spanned over 15 years.
At the time of his death, Babirukamu was the General Manager at Hedge Marketing – a full-service communications and marketing agency. He was responsible for business growth, client relationship management, strategy, talent management and management oversight.
