MUSEVENI | DEATH | MZEE MAGUNDA

KAMULI - Sosani Magunda of Nawanyago in Kamuli District has been laid to rest in his home at Nalinaibi village.

Magunda a father to the Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda passed on last week at Mulago Hospital where he had been referred from Jinja Referral Hospital. 

Magunda a father to the Minister for Presidency Milly Babalanda passed on last week at Mulago Hospital. (All Photos by Abou Kisige)

The Vice President Rtd. Maj. Jessica Alupo represented the Government at the burial attended by several political, religious, cultural and Government officials and leaders from Busoga sub region. 

The Vice President Rtd. Maj. Jessica Alupo represented the Government at the burial attended by several.

In a speech read for him by the Vice President, President Museveni said that death had robbed Uganda of a reliable and principal cadre.

The Busoga Kingdom Katikkiro Joseph Muvawala laying a wreath on the casket of Mzee Magunda.

He described the late as a development-oriented citizen who initiated several community programs including Nalinaibi Primary school and a Seventh-day Adventist church that have impacted lives in the area.

The President, who contributed sh10m towards burial expenses urged the people of Busoga to emulate Mzee Magunda and called upon the family to carry on the legacy. 

According to the acting Director Jinja Referral Hospital, Dr. Namala Angela, Mzee Magumba was diagnosed with acute pneumonia when he reported to the hospital but was referred to Mulago.

The retired Archbishop of the Seventh Day Adventist church, John Kakembo, who presided over the burial service appreciated the support the deceased gave to SDA church and also commended the Government for the support extended towards the burial of Mzee Magunda. 

Minister Milly Babalanda described her late father as a principled parent and Christian who brought up his children in the fear of God, a lifestyle she said has helped to keep God as her guide in all her life.

At the same function, Ms Babalanda was installed as heir to late Magunda's family, a move seen by some, as a break away from the societal stereotype.