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PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has paid all expenses for singer Bebe Cool’s further treatment in the US, including medical fees; travel expenses and upkeep for his wife Zuena Kirema and their two children, the deputy spokesman for State House, Linda Nabusayi, has confirmed.

Reggae music artiste Moses Ssali, also known as Bebe Cool, and his two aides, were shot by a special Police constable in January this year between Oasis Shopping Mall and Centenary Park.

Bebe Cool (right), wife Zuena and children will fly to USA to treat the bullet injuries he suffered

Bebe Cool, who was shot in the legs, was hospitalised at Nsambya Hospital for three weeks, and upon discharge, he sought expertise overseas. He currently moves in a wheelchair or with the help of clutches.

Museveni visited him at the hospital and offered to pay his medical bills. The President is a longtime associate of his father, veteran politician Jaberi Bidandi Ssali, although he (Bidandi) defected from NRM to form his own political party

Yesterday, Bebe Cool said: “I wrote to the President informing him about the recommended treatment in the US , he responded to the full budget and I appreciate the offer very much.”

Although he did not disclose the exact amount he got from State House, sources told New Vision that the singer was given over $75,000 (sh165m) “I will not discuss the amount of money I was given in respect to His Excellency. I will keep it to myself,” he asserted.

The singer flies out next week to Boston, US, but he did not disclose the hospital he is going to.

He said Dr. Emmanuel Okello and Dr. Steven Muwazi from Nsambya Hospital were coordinating with medics in Boston to complete his treatment.

He says his right leg still swells and he still has numbness in all legs.

Bebe Cool revealed that his bill, including the wheelchair, clutches, checks-ups and treatment costs for his injured aides, currently stands at sh30m.

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