Tag Archives: Tribute

Onapito Ekomoloit’s shocking death:  A painful wake up call for the urgent need for Uganda to holistically address the silent ‘epidemic’ of cancers COMMENT | DR AMBROSE OTAU TALISUNA | On the 27th of September 2024, we woke up to the devastating news that our colleague, veteran journalist, former Member of Parliament, …

TRIBUTE | HARRY SAGARA | Oh, Ona… where do I even begin? The world of journalism has lost a true giant, and as I sit here reflecting on your legacy, I can’t help but chuckle through my tears. Ona was more than just a colleague; he was a mentor, a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the legal fraternity in the country are paying glowing tribute to the late Supreme Court Judge Lady Justice Stella Arach Amoko. Amoko who has been in the judiciary for about 30 years died Saturday morning at Nakasero Hospital aged 69. The Minister of …

TRIBUTE | ALDRINE NSUBUGA SNR | We all knew him, or many think they did. The comedian turned politician towards whom opinions were as varied as the hairs on one’s head. Truth is, the late Kato Lubwama Paul, knew himself differently; “Nze ndi muyaye wa ku Martin Rd” he repeatedly …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jennifer Musisi said that the fallen Permanent Secretary to the Office of the Prime Minister and former Head of Treasury Keith Muhakanazi was a significant pillar in their efforts to transform Kampala. Musisi, who is the former Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, said …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders and Christians in the Bunyoro sub-region are paying tribute to the late Dr. Albert Edward Baharagate Akiiki, the Bishop Emeritus of Hoima Catholic Diocese, who passed away at Nsambya Hospital on April 6, 2023. Bishop Vincent Kirabo Amooti of Hoima Catholic Diocese announced the death …

Why I have great memories of one of Bukedi’s greatest sons, Oboth Ofumbi TRIBUTE | Jackson Oboth |  In commemoration of Janan Luwum day February 16,  NTV Uganda ran a documentary in remembrance of my late kinsman Oboth Ofumbi which I watched with nostalgic feelings.  Luwum (c. 1922 – 17 February …

Accra, Ghana | Xinhua | Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo eulogized late Brazilian football legend Pele on Friday for his contribution to the sport. In a tweet on his official account, Nana Akufo-Addo described the late Brazilian footballer as an inspiration to generations of footballers. “The whole world of sports is …

  Kampala, Uganda | INDEPENDENT | Parliament has paid tribute to Justice Rubby Aweri Opio, the Justice of the Supreme Court who passed away on Wednesday, 07 December 2022. During  a special sitting to pay tribute to him held on Tuesday, 13 December 2022, the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, …

TRIBUTE | Daudi Migereko| I wish to register sincere condolences over the passing on of Rupert Scofield (73); a husband, a Dad and head of the FINCA family. We thank God for the gift of Rupert’s life. We also thank his immediate family for allowing him to share his time, ideas …