President Yoweri Museveni has thanked the children of slain state prosecutor Joan Kagezi for studying and succeeding using government support.

Carol M.Kagezi and George Phillip Kulubya Kagezi, children of the late Joan Kagezi.

The President made the commendation during the seventh Joan Kagezi Memorial Lecture at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Carol M. Kagezi addressing guests.

At the time of her death, Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Joan Namazzi Kagezi was the lead prosecutor of suspects in the 2010 twin bombings in Kampala.

President Museveni receiving a trophy from DPP Jane Frances Abodo for championing Justice.

"I would like to express my gratitude to the children who used the government's support to study and succeed," he said.

President Museveni says "the memory of Joan Kagezi lives on because we remember her. She died while doing a good thing, just like Jesus died over 2000 years ago and we still remember Him".

President Museveni ( center) handing over an award to the Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo.

According to the President, in order to honour and support "our fallen comrades, we should take care of their families". 

President Museveni (centre) handing over an award to Sharon Lesa Nyambe Head of Office, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Uganda. Looking on right is DPP Jane Frances Abodo.

"This will ensure that people are not afraid to fight for their country. If we fail to do so, we will be undermining the patriotism of those comrades," the President later posted on his X, formerly Twitter, handle.

President Museveni in a group photo with some of the prosecutors.

Beacon of justice

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among on the same occasion also praised Kagezi, as having been a beacon of justice, a guardian of the rule of law, and a fearless warrior who diligently handled very serious cases before her assassination in 2015.

Since 2016, ODPP has been holding an annual memorial lecture in recognition of Kagezi’s contribution in the fight against organised crime in the country.

Four men: Daniel Kisekka Kiwanuka, John Kibuuka alias Musa, John Massajjage alias Badru alias Chongo and Nasur Abdallah Mugonole have since been charged over her murder in cold blood.

The four were last month committed to the High Court to stand trial over the heinous crime.

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Jane Frances Abodo says based on the evidence they have collected, they are confident as prosecution that they have the right people.

Carol M.Kagezi and George Phillip Kulubya Kagezi, children of the late Joan Kagezi