President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed Nalongo Kasalina Zawedde Muwanga, wife of the late President Paulo Frobisher Sedduge Muwanga Mayanja, for her exemplary life, commitment, and support towards the family and country, and for being helpful to her late husband during his time of service.
The President’s speech was delivered by the Lands Minister, Judith Nabakooba, at the burial of Nalongo Zawedde on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Ndoddo Village in Kamengo sub-county, Mpigi district.
“She helped her husband raise and nurture the children into responsible citizens and held the family fabric together even after the death of her husband,” President Museveni said.
“All those who are associated with the late Nalongo Kasalina must be proud of the legacy that she has left behind, and the sense of bereavement that you feel now should not diminish her beautiful memory,” President Museveni added.
President Museveni contributed UGX 10 million to the family to assist in burial arrangements.
The funeral service was led by Rev. Saulo Masembe, the Archdeacon of Central Buganda Diocese of the Church of Uganda, and co-celebrated by Rev. Samuel Katabula Kibuuka of Namasuba Parish, Namirembe Diocese, who called for unity and collective effort to change the spiritual and physical world regardless of people’s political affiliations.
“The deceased advocated for peace. Even when she met the president at Kololo one time, she requested that he continue providing peace to this country. Let us work as a family for our own betterment and development as we move forward. Politics should not split us,” Rev. Kibuuka said.
Notable people that attended the burial ceremony include Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party President, Jimmy Akena; former Prime Minister, Kintu Musoke; and former Minister for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Amelia Kyambadde, among others.
In his speech, Akena asked Nabakooba to deliver his message to President Museveni, saying that as much as they disagree on politics, he cannot attack the president’s personality.
Dr. Suzie Nansozi Muwanga, the daughter of the deceased, who represented the children, recounted the love their mother showed them, especially during the absence of their father.
“You remember very well that our dad was always away from home during the guerilla war. And since he died, our dear mom has been there all the time. We promise to keep that legacy and live the exemplary life she showed us so that it penetrates even into our children,” Nansozi said.
Nansozi appreciated President Museveni for loving their family despite their late father being a member of an opposition political party and standing with the family in all situations.
“The President spared some time and visited our mother and even made phone calls and spoke in Runyankore. We cannot take it for granted,” she added.
Muwanga, who died in April 1991, was a Ugandan politician who served as de facto president and later as Prime Minister of Uganda. He was also the 4th Vice President of Uganda.
