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By Muniini K. Mulera | Binaisa and Buganda: In his own words

By Muniini K. Mulera | Binaisa and Buganda: In his own words

10 August 2010

Dear Tingasiga: In his series in Saturday Monitor on Godfrey Lukongwa Binaisa, the former Ugandan president, Fred Guweddeko wrote: “Between November 1960 and November 1961, Binaisa switched positions on Mengo a total of five times. He had supported Buganda Independence, opposed Buganda Independence, supported Buganda Federal (sic), and opposed Buganda federal and again supported Buganda [...]

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Uganda Explosions Memorial Service, Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Uganda Explosions Memorial Service, Wilmington, Delaware, USA

02 August 2010

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) – A Delaware native killed in a terrorist bombing in Uganda is being memorialized in his boyhood church in Wilmington. A spokeswoman says Bethel Baptist Church was preparing for an overflow crowd of 800 at Nathan Henn’s memorial service Saturday morning. The 25-year-old humanitarian aid worker was among 76 people killed July [...]

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Diaspora: Ugandan Community | Death of the Rev. Canon Ernest Katahweire

Diaspora: Ugandan Community | Death of the Rev. Canon Ernest Katahweire

24 July 2010

Bishop Provenzano requests the prayers of the diocese for the Rev. Canon Ernest Katahweire, whose death from an apparent heart attack was reported on July 20, 2010. There will be events at The Church of Epiphany and Saint Simon and also at Saint Augustine’s, in recognition of the life of the Reverend Canon Ernest Katahweire. [...]

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The funeral service of late Rev. Ernest Katahweire

The funeral service of late Rev. Ernest Katahweire

23 July 2010

Dear community members, The funeral service of late Rev. Ernest Katahweire will be held this Sunday July 25th, 2010 at the Church of Epiphany and St. Simon, 2910 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11210. The Office of the Bishop announces that the scheduled “times” of the Ugandan Presentation and Vigil for Canon Katahweire scheduled for this [...]

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Kampala Bomb Blast Victim list | Tentative – Victim Identification is still Underway

Kampala Bomb Blast Victim list | Tentative – Victim Identification is still Underway

14 July 2010

VICTIM LIST | Below is a provisional list of the victims as released by police as of July 12th. It contains only half the dead: Some of the bodies have not been identified due to the great damage they suffered. The number so far confirmed dead is 76 – but the list is growing. The [...]

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Death toll in Kampala explosion rises to 74 | Another Bomb Difused

Death toll in Kampala explosion rises to 74 | Another Bomb Difused

13 July 2010

  Police in Kampala have just defused another bomb barely 24 hours after twin suicide attacks in the city killed at least 74 people. The latest bomb was connected to a mobile phone handed over to a bar patron by a stranger. The suicide attacks happened last night at two entertainment spots as thousands gathered [...]

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Uganda Bomb Victim | In loving memory of Nate “Oteka” Henn

Uganda Bomb Victim | In loving memory of Nate “Oteka” Henn

12 July 2010

Invisible Children worker Killed | A handout file photo taken on September 22, 2009 and provided on July 12, 2010 by the US non-governmental organization Invisible Children Inc. shows US aid worker Nathan Henn, who was killed late on July 11 in Kampala when twin bombs tore into crowds watching the World Cup final in [...]

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2 Bomb Attacks in Uganda; over 60 Feared Dead

2 Bomb Attacks in Uganda; over 60 Feared Dead

11 July 2010

  Bombs exploded at two sites in Uganda’s capital late Sunday as people watched the World Cup final. Police did not immediately confirm a death toll, but reports from the scene indicated that more than 20 people may have been killed.

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Ugandan Diaspora | A Celebration of the Life of Dr. Moses S. Musoke

Ugandan Diaspora | A Celebration of the Life of Dr. Moses S. Musoke

09 July 2010

By John Nandigobe  | Our beloved Father, Grandfather, husband, friend and colleague, Dr. Moses Senkumba Musoke passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 1st, 2010 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York at the age of 66. Dr. Musoke was born in Uganda and was a resident of Pawling, New York for the last three years. Before [...]

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UK | Thanksgiving Service for The Late Rev Laban Bombo | July 10th

UK | Thanksgiving Service for The Late Rev Laban Bombo | July 10th

08 July 2010

The Old Budonian association in London with the family of The Late Rev Laban Bombo invite you to a thanksgiving service for the late Rev Bombo at St Andrews Church, Waterloo Road, London SE1 8TY. Please inform any other people whom you know may want to attend this event. For further information, please do not [...]

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The Late Dr. Moses Musoke Viewing and funeral Service | July 10th

The Late Dr. Moses Musoke Viewing and funeral Service | July 10th

08 July 2010

By Pius Bugembe | In Loving Memory – To all well-wishers | The family of the late Dr Moses S. Musoke would like to remind everyone that his funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 10th 2010. The viewing will be held between 12 Noon and 2.45 PM and the funeral service held between [...]

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Hundreds killed in Congo after oil tanker truck explodes

Hundreds killed in Congo after oil tanker truck explodes

03 July 2010

CNN | At least 230 people were killed and 190 injured when an oil tanker flipped over and exploded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a government spokesman said Saturday. While the spokesman, Mende Omalanga, said five of the dead were United Nations peacekeepers, an official with the U.N. mission in the capital of Kinshasa [...]

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Nigeria’s president Yar’Adua dies

Nigeria’s president Yar’Adua dies

06 May 2010

Nigeria’s president has died after a long illness, an official at his office has said. Umaru Yar’Adua reportedly died around 2100 local time (2000 GMT) on Wednesday evening at the Aso Rock presidential villa in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. Ima Nioboro, a presidential spokesman, told reporters in Abuja that the 58-year-old president would be buried in [...]

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A Beloved Budonian Icon Laid to Rest | In Loving Memory of Rev. Bombo

A Beloved Budonian Icon Laid to Rest | In Loving Memory of Rev. Bombo

12 January 2010

Many Budonians spanning several generations met at Rev. Labani Bombo’s funeral at the King’s College Budo main Chapel toward the end of last year. The farewell service was led by the retired Bishop of Namirembe Diocese Bishop Mpalanyi Nkoyoyo. Other prominent Budonians who spoke included Mr. Edward Kato Ssekabanja the President of the Old Budonians Club.  [...]

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OBITUARY OF THE LATE MARJORIE JULIET NALIKA KAVUMA

OBITUARY OF THE LATE MARJORIE JULIET NALIKA KAVUMA

25 November 2009

Mrs.Marjorie Juliet Nalika Kavuma, died on November 25th, 2009 at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, in Van Nuys, California from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Mrs Kavuma was born on August 4th, 1939 at Rubaga Hospital, the daughter of the Late Owekitiibwa Ezekiel Walusimbi, former Regent and Chancellor of the Exchequer during the late Sekabaka Muteesa II’s [...]

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Death Announcement | Maama Irene Nambafu Mukasa of Bweya, Kampala Uganda.

Death Announcement | Maama Irene Nambafu Mukasa of Bweya, Kampala Uganda.

23 November 2009

By Pius Bugembe | Richard Namisano( Namisi) of New York City and Peter Mukasa of Waltham Massachusetts announce the death of Maama Irene Nambafu Mukasa of Bweya, Kampala Uganda. Maama Irene passed away this morning 11/23/2009 at 5.30 AM in Kampala Hospital. She had a surgery on her back in September, two weeks just after [...]

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LRA leader, Joseph Kony’s Mother Is Dead at 86

LRA leader, Joseph Kony’s Mother Is Dead at 86

12 November 2009

LRA rebel leader Joseph Kony’s mother, Norah Anek Oting, has died. Norah Oting passed away at Mulago Hospital last night. Oting was ill for a while and had been admitted at Mulago Hospital for several days. It is not know what Oting was suffering from or what caused her death. It is also unknown whether [...]

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Afrigo Band | OUR DEPARTED ICON | CHARLES SEKYANZI | 1949-2009

Afrigo Band | OUR DEPARTED ICON | CHARLES SEKYANZI | 1949-2009

05 March 2009

  It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of an internationally renowned music icon with a career that has spanned over four decades. He will be missed by his family and fans the world over. He is survived by his lovely wife, children and many siblings. Sekyanzi was born in April 1949, [...]

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Basajja Mivule Author is Dead

Basajja Mivule Author is Dead

05 February 2009

Buganda Loses a Literary Titan, Soft Spoken Mpalanyi Is Dead. Mpalanyi has been part of the generation of exceptional Baganda literary masters who are credited for creating Buganda’s popular novel industry. The most famous of his books is Basajja Mivule, followed by Ndikumma Okulya (Nenkulyoowa Omwooyo). He also wrote Ssanyu Teribeerera, Nnaku Teba Y’omu and a few others.

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In Memory of the deceased from Kings College Budo.

06 January 2009

If there are people that I have missed out, please do not hesitate to contact me. Also, I am one of those who have failed to call Africa House, "South Africa". We slept in a continent not a country.

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Ex-minister Ateker Ejalu is dead

21 December 2008

ONE of President Yoweri Museveni’s first ministers, Ateker Ejalu, has died. Ejalu, 69, died of meningitis at Nairobi Hospital where he had been admitted for a month. He first served as a minister of state for special duties in 1986.

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