Cedric Babu Ndilima, the charismatic media personality, former national tennis star, talent manager, and political aspirant, has died.
He was 46.
The family confirmed his passing today, weeks after he suffered a massive heart attack while on a trip to Kigali, Rwanda, and was airlifted to a Kenyan hospital in Nairobi for specialised care.
He had remained in intensive care as his loved ones rallied public support to raise Shs1.5 billion to facilitate a heart transplant — a life-saving procedure that ultimately never came in time.
Born to veteran politician Captain Francis Babu and Olive Zaitun Kigongo, Cedric had been a household name in Uganda since the early 2000s.
He first captured national attention as a magnetic television presenter, a role that showcased his charm and communication prowess.
But his roots were even deeper in sports, where he rose through the ranks to become a national tennis champion and later served as captain of Uganda’s Davis Cup team.
He would go on to become President of the Uganda Tennis Association, pushing for grassroots development and Uganda’s reintegration into global tennis circuits.
His legacy in sport was matched by an equally impactful one in the creative and corporate sectors.
In 2010, Cedric founded Kinetic Management Group (KMG), one of Uganda’s first serious talent management firms.
