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Bunyoro kingdom longest-serving PPS Yolam Nsamba dead
Dr Yolam Nsamba, 86, the longest-serving principal private secretary to the Omukama of Bunyoro, Solomon Gafabusa, has died at his home in Hoima. Kingdom leaders and public officials have paid tribute to his dedicated service and contribution to the administration of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom.
Dr Yolam Nsamba. (Courtesy photo)
By: Wilson Asiimwe, Journalist @New Vision
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Dr Yolam Nsamba, the longest-serving principal private secretary to the Omukama of Bunyoro, Solomon Gafabusa, and secretary to the kingdom's Royal Commission, has died.
The news of Nsamba's death was announced on Thursday (November 5), prompting tributes from leaders and members of the public.
Nyakato Kamanda Asinansi, the Hoima city woman MP, said Nsamba served the kingdom with dedication and commitment. She described him as a loyal servant of the throne who contributed greatly to the administration of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom.
"I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Nsamba, former Principal Private Secretary to His Majesty Omukama Dr Solomon Iguru Gafabusa I of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom," she said.
According to family sources, Nsamba passed away on Thursday morning at his home in Duhaga, Rusembe, Hoima West Division, in Hoima city. He was 86 years old.
"I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Nsamba, former Principal Private Secretary to His Majesty Omukama Dr Solomon Iguru Gafabusa I of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom," she said.
According to family sources, Nsamba passed away on Thursday morning at his home in Duhaga, Rusembe, Hoima West Division, in Hoima city. He was 86 years old.
In a social media post, Ismeal Kasule, the Hoima West Division MP, said Nsamba had succumbed to cancer.
"We mourn not only the passing of an exceptional scholar but a leader who served his kingdom with high integrity," Kasule posted.
The Bunyoro kingdom prime minister confirmed Nsamba's death in a statement released on Thursday morning.
At the time of his death, Nsamba was serving as secretary to the Royal Commission, which was established to advise the Omukama on critical issues concerning the institution.
"We mourn not only the passing of an exceptional scholar but a leader who served his kingdom with high integrity," Kasule posted.
The Bunyoro kingdom prime minister confirmed Nsamba's death in a statement released on Thursday morning.
At the time of his death, Nsamba was serving as secretary to the Royal Commission, which was established to advise the Omukama on critical issues concerning the institution.