LC1 Chairperson Laid to Rest in Rukungiri

Rukungiri: The LC1 Chairperson for Nyakagyera Cell in Kahoko Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District, the late Felly Tumuheirwe, has been laid to rest at her ancestral home in Nyakagyera Cell.

Tumuheirwe, who passed away last Thursday at Nyakibale Hospital at the age of 76, succumbed to leg cancer after receiving treatment from several hospitals, including Kisiizi Hospital, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mulago Hospital, and Doctor’s Case Hospital, before her final admission at Nyakibale.

Speaking at the burial, her husband and former LC3 Chairperson of Nyakagyeme Sub-county, James Byabazira, revealed that she endured a long battle with the illness.

He urged the public not to allow religion to divide families, noting that although he is a Catholic, his late wife remained a committed Anglican until her death.

CUE IN… JAMES…RR

The deceased is survived by six children Oscar Taremwa, Angela Rwesiba, Jasper Ahimbisibwe, James Amanya, James Byamukama, and Vasta Twikirize along with 16 grandchildren.

During the funeral service at St. John’s Nyakagyeme Church of Uganda, the parish priest Rev. Caleb Karabamu urged residents to draw closer to God as they prepare for eternal life.

CUE IN… REV. KARABAMU…RR

Nyakagyeme Sub-county LC3 Chairperson Godson Mubangizi described the late Tumuheirwe as a woman of integrity who played a key role in establishing Nyakagyera Cell, where she served diligently as chairperson until her passing.

Mubangizi also announced that Byabazira would temporarily represent his late wife in official matters using the LC1 stamp until next Friday, when he will hand it over to the Sub-county Chief, who will then deliver it to the Vice Chairperson, Stanly Kakyate.

CUE IN… GODSON…RR