Ssebaana's body at KCCA: Tributes paid to former mayor

Ssebaana's casket inside the Lord Mayor's Parlour at KCCA in Kampala. (Credit: Allan Luswata)

SSEBAANA FUNERAL | KCCA

KAMPALA - The body of former Kampala Mayor and Democratic Party (DP) president John Ssebaana Kizito was Thursday morning brought to City Hall for KCCA officers and politicians to pay tribute to the fallen veteran politician.

The casket containing the remains of one of Uganda's longest-serving politicians was received by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, his deputy Sarah Kanyike, KCCA executive director Jennifer Musisi and other officials.

It was then wheeled to the Lord Mayor's Parlour for members to pay tribute in a special session.

Deputy Lord Mayor Kanyike, while moving a motion, lauded Ssebaana for the works he did to uplift the city. He was elected in a 1999 by-election to replace Haji Nasser Ssebagala.

Kanyike said that although Ssebaana joined the council in mid-term, he consolidated unity and ensured they finished the term well.

Despite majority of councilors being DP at the time, she said he was able to work with NRM representatives very well and appointed them to various positions.

Ssebaana's lobbying for funds to construct the Nakivubo Channel was well utilized and the balance used to build the Rubaga and Kampala Central Division head offices.

Roads were also built especially in Makindye as well as installation of street lights in Gaba, Kabalagala and Kansang.a              

The then-mayor also passed a number of ordinances, including the Solid Waste Management and Private Schools ordinances.

Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago addresses the special session

A painting of John Ssebaana Kizito hangs high up among others of those that were before and after him at the helm of the city

In his vast political experience, Ssebaana also served as president-general of the Democratic Party. His successor and current party leader, Norbert Mao, attended the Thursday special session

Several other DP officials attended too, including Medard Lubega Ssegona, who is also MP for Busiro East and has been part of the committee organizing the funeral of the fallen veteran politician and businessman


Ssebaana died on Monday at Nakasero Hospital after suffering a stroke.

A requiem mass will be held at Kansanga this (Thursday) evening. There will also be another at Namirembe Cathedral on Friday at 8am local time.

He will be buried at his ancestral home in Luwero on Saturday.


FLASH BACK . . .

Ssebaana was a two-term mayor of Kampala between 1998 and 2006. Here, he is pictured handing Mwesigye a gift

A memorable, heartwarming moment captured on camera as Ssebaana hands over office to Hajj Nasser Ntege Sebaggala

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