Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's father was on Sunday laid to rest at his home in Rwakitura, Kiruhura District. Amos Kaguta died on Friday morning at the International Hospital Kampala aged 96 years.
Condolence messages on to the first family came in from across the world. Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame, who at the time of Kaguta's death was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia said "The of a parent is always a terrible loss, however, we can find solace in the knowledge that Mzee Kaguta's life had lasting impact o many".
In attendance was Tanzania's President H.E Jakaya Kikwete who in his condolence message said " We join you in mourning the loss of your father and may you get strength to overcome the grief".
Others in attendence were Delegations from South Sudan, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Religious and cultural leaders, political leaders.
From the opposition side, messages came in from Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) President Gen. Mugisha Muntu, Olara Otunu of Uganda People's Congress, Betty Kamya of Uganda Federal Alliance was present. Other messages came in from Buganda Kingdom's Katikiro Eng. JB Walusimbi.
Speaking on behalf of the grandchildren, Museveni's first son Brigadier Muhoozi Kainerugaba described his grandfather as s strong man with love for people and his nation, and who stands for the truth.
First lady Janet Museveni thanked God for granting a long life to her father-in-law, which enabled him to see his children and grand children become important to the country.
"God lifted Mzee Amos and made him a tall tree where all birds with no home found their home".
Condolence messages on to the first family came in from across the world. Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame, who at the time of Kaguta's death was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia said "The of a parent is always a terrible loss, however, we can find solace in the knowledge that Mzee Kaguta's life had lasting impact o many".
In attendance was Tanzania's President H.E Jakaya Kikwete who in his condolence message said " We join you in mourning the loss of your father and may you get strength to overcome the grief".
Others in attendence were Delegations from South Sudan, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Religious and cultural leaders, political leaders.
From the opposition side, messages came in from Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) President Gen. Mugisha Muntu, Olara Otunu of Uganda People's Congress, Betty Kamya of Uganda Federal Alliance was present. Other messages came in from Buganda Kingdom's Katikiro Eng. JB Walusimbi.
Speaking on behalf of the grandchildren, Museveni's first son Brigadier Muhoozi Kainerugaba described his grandfather as s strong man with love for people and his nation, and who stands for the truth.
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| The late Mzee Amos Kaguta. |
"God lifted Mzee Amos and made him a tall tree where all birds with no home found their home".
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