Kabaka Mutebi's uncle passes on

By Carol Kasujja

Prince David Ssimbwa, the younger brother of Sir Edward Mutesa, has
died. Ssimbwa aged 80, died Thursday afternoon at Nakasero Hospital,
Kampala where he was admitted after suffering a heart attack.

Speaking on Phone to New Vision, Buganda Kingdom spokesperson Denis
Walusimbi Ssengendo who confirmed his death said Buganda regrets the
death of Ssimbwa. He was battling high blood pressure.

“It is sad news Prince Ssimbwa is dead. He has not been well. He had
been hospitalized. We shall feed you with details,” said Walusimbi.

Ssimbwa, who was the only surviving uncle to Kabaka Ronald Mutebi was
born on March 21, 1934 to Daudi Cwa II and Erina Nambawa. He was
raised and grew up in Lubiri, Mengo. He went to King’s College Budo
and later joined St Mary College, Kisubi. By the time of his death, he
was a presidential adviser.

The head princes in the Kingdom, Moses Kayima said that the Kingdom
has lost a great man.

"It is sad that we have lost such a talented man. we shall miss him.
may his soul rest in peace," Kayima said.

Burial arrangements
There will be a funeral service on Monday at 11:00am at Namirembe
Cathedral. Thereafter he  will be laid at Kasubi Tombs at 2:00pm,
where his father was also buried.