Nsibambi succumbed to blood clot

As the people share their memories about the longest serving prime minister of Uganda Apolo Nsibambi, a doctor who treated him says he died of blood clot, also known as pulmonary embolism.

 Chief Justice Bart Katureebe laying the wreath. Photos by Miriam Namutebi

This is defined as the blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs.

 
He says Nsibambi had had prostate cancer which was treated successfully.

 

Nsibambi died at his home in Bulange Zone, Rubaga Division in Kampala.

 
During the requiem service held at Namirembe Cathedral on Tuesday morning, speaker after speaker paid glowing tribute to the late.

 A cross section of people at the requiem service

His daughters described him as a loving father, while his wife, Esther appreciated the clergy for being supportive during this time.

 Opposition leader Kizza Besigye and former minister Miria Matembe

The service was attended by politicians, including the Vice-president Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, Prime minister Ruhakana Rugunda, former FDC leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, MPs and officials from Mengo.

 Gen. Mugisha Muntu, Wasswa Biriggwa and Ken Lukyamuzi among the mourners

 Ministers Rosemary Sseninde and Amelia Kyambadde

 Rubaga division mayor Joyce Ssebuggwawo and David Mpanga

 Army and Police officers at the requiem service

 Bart Katureebe, Steven Kavuma and Amama Mbabazi