Museveni mourns adviser Karugaba Kikuri

Apr 05, 2009

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni joined mourners in Ntungamo village for the burial of his senior adviser, Ezra Karugaba Kikuri, on Saturday.

By Abdulkarim Ssengendo
and Chris Ahimbisibwe


PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni joined mourners in Ntungamo village for the burial of his senior adviser, Ezra Karugaba Kikuri, on Saturday.

Kikuri 77, died on Thursday at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital in Bushenyi district from blood pressure and internal bleeding.

Museveni described Kikuri as a trustful and loving man who was an adviser and a parent to everybody.

He said Kikuri was skilled at reconciling people.

“I know all of us are going to die but Kikuri has died at a time when we still needed him,” he said.

Museveni said he first met Kikuri in 1957 when Kikuri taught him English at Kyamate Primary School and again in 1966 as a student at Ntare School.

Museveni disclosed that Kikuri’s wife Mary, also taught the First Lady, Janet Museveni.

The Bishop of West Ankole Diocese, the Rt. Rev. George Katonene, told mourners to always be prepared for death, saying death is not the end but a gateway to heaven.

Trade minister Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire spoke on behalf of MPs from the district.

Other mourners included ministers Prof. Tarsis Kabwegyere, Dr. Richard Nduhura, and Prof. Ephrahim Kamuntu.

Former army chief Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu, former ministers Amanya Mushega, Richard Kaijuka and district officials attended.

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