Eriya Kategaya memorial held at Kololo

The event is also expected to see the commissioning of Reflection of Resilience, a book written by Kategaya's widow, Joan.

President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni arrive for Eriya Kategaya memorial at Kololo. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)
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The memorial service of bush war hero Eriya Kategaya is being held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala city.

The March 5, 2025, event is also expected to see the commissioning of Reflection of Resilience, a book written by Kategaya's widow, Joan. The book is a memoir of courage, uncertainty and survival.

The event has been graced by President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet, several ministers and high profile individuals.

Mpalanyi Ssentongo has captured some of the moments: 




Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, arrives for the memorial at Kololo.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, arrives for the memorial at Kololo.


Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa welcomed by Children and youth affairs state minister, Balaam Barugahara.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa welcomed by Children and youth affairs state minister, Balaam Barugahara.



Joan Kategaya interacting with the Vice President Jessica Alupo.

Joan Kategaya interacting with the Vice President Jessica Alupo.



Joan Kategaya interacting with Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa.

Joan Kategaya interacting with Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa.




Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa (r) greeting Prime Minister Emeritus Kintu Musoke.

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa (r) greeting Prime Minister Emeritus Kintu Musoke.




Ivan Koreta and Jim Muhwezi.

Ivan Koreta and Jim Muhwezi.



President Museveni and the First Lady on arrival for the memorial service of the late Eriya Kategaya.

President Museveni and the First Lady on arrival for the memorial service of the late Eriya Kategaya.


President Museveni and the First Lady on arrival for the memorial service of the late Eriya Kategaya.

President Museveni and the First Lady on arrival for the memorial service of the late Eriya Kategaya.


President Museveni and the First Lady at the memorial service of the late Eriya Kategaya.

President Museveni and the First Lady at the memorial service of the late Eriya Kategaya.


Bishop Ahimbisibwe.

Bishop Ahimbisibwe.


Vice President Jessica Alupo.

Vice President Jessica Alupo.


Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa.