President Museveni has Sunday confirmed another loss to his close family.
President Museveni received the sudden passing of Dr. Anthony Mbonye, husband to Head of Civil Service, Lucy Nakyobe Sunday morning.
President Museveni confirmed the loss of his paternal aunt Kaaka Jiresi Keminagano, 97, who died at Nakasero Hospital.
President Museveni tweeted: “I regret to announce the death of one of my paternal aunts (tatenkazi), Kaaka Jiresi Keminagano (97).”
His full tweet reads:
I regret to announce the death of one of my paternal aunts (tatenkazi), Kaaka Jiresi Keminagano (97).
She died at 8pm last night at Nakasero from conditions related to old age and long-time immobility in a wheelchair. She will be buried at Rwakitura, tomorrow.
Only very few people have been requested to conduct the burial in accordance with the COVID-19 regulations.
Burial
The relatives, acquaintances, and friends, are requested not to try and congregate at the burial because it is dangerous and has no value addition.
A video recording of the burial will be done and shared with all concerned. We praise the Lord Almighty for her long life. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
This is to inform all relatives, friends, acquaintances, and the NRM fraternity.
President Museveni earlier regret of Mbonye’s death
I want to express condolences to our incoming Head of Civil Service, Lucy Nakyobe on account of the death of her husband, Dr. Mbonye. His untimely death is a big disappointment for the country and all who know his work in the medical service.
He still had a lot to contribute. I salute Lucy Nakyobe because she did everything possible to support him during the time of his sickness. She was always briefing me. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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