- August 8, 2020
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Singer Jose Chameleon Terribly Battling With Kidney Disease

Uganda’s’ music legend and 2021 Kampala Lord Mayor hopeful Joseph Mayanja a.k.a Jose Chameleon is reportedly confined to a hospital bed.
According to reports, the ‘Baliwa’ hit maker has been bedridden at Nsambya hospital for last five days nursing a strange illness that is still unknown to the public although close sources from the Leon Island Empire confirmed that their boss is battling with a kidney infection.
This was further confirmed by the singer’s publicist Stuart Kagoro while speaking to this website on Friday morning
“He was hospitalized on Wednesday but came back on Thursday and is currently receiving treatment from home,” Mr. Kagoro said.
“He can barely walk. Doctors have advised him to take enough rest for at least a month before he can resume his duties,” he added.
Chameleon who has been leading Uganda’s entertainment scene for over 10 years recently made an announcement that he would be joining elective politics to vie for Kampala City’s top seat.
Prior to his ailment, he had been conducting consultations in preparation for his campaign.
Kidney infections are caused by Bacteria that enter the urinary tract through the urethra which can multiply and travel to your kidneys.
Bacteria from an infection elsewhere in your body also can spread through your bloodstream to your kidneys.
Rarely, kidney infection results after kidney surgery.