Kapere: The husband and father behind the laughter

What the report says

Sqoop Uganda reports on the life and death of Ugandan comedian Yokana Mbuuse, better known as Kapere Lufotose, focusing on the person behind his public stage persona. The article says he became known for expressive facial reactions, dancing and comic timing, turning physical traits that had once drawn ridicule into a successful entertainment identity. It also frames him as a husband and father whose family life and personal struggles shaped his outlook.

According to the report, Kapere collapsed on Sunday, November 1, 2026, while visiting his daughter at Jolibo Day Care and Junior School in Wakiso District during school visitation day. He had gone there with his wife, Lydia Nakandi, also known as Mama Trump, and was later pronounced dead at a hospital in Buddo. The piece says he had spent time with his daughter before collapsing, including dancing with her, which adds a poignant note to his final hours.

The article places his death in the context of a difficult private life marked by childhood loss, interrupted schooling, inconsistent work and financial strain. It says he was raised by grandparents after losing his mother as an infant, later worked odd jobs before entering comedy, and often spoke about the importance of fathers remaining involved in their children’s lives. The report says he and Nakandi had been together for about 14 years, married in 2017, and raised four children.

Sqoop Uganda also notes that fame did not shield him from money problems, including rent arrears and uncertainty about a permanent home. Beyond entertainment, the story presents Kapere as someone trying to build stability for his family and leave his children something different from the absent fatherhood he experienced growing up.