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- Ambassador Sadek extended his condolences to the family of the late Sarah Mateke, the Government of Uganda, and the entire nation.
KAMPALA: The Ambassador of the European Union to Uganda, Jan Sadek, has eulogized the late State Minister of Defense in charge of Veteran Affairs, Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, as a strong leader in all her political roles.
Through his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Ambassador Sadek expressed deep sorrow at the passing of his friend, Honorable Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi. He described her as a dedicated and strong leader in all her political fields and a generous supporter of the EU-Uganda partnership.
Ambassador Sadek extended his condolences to the family of the late Sarah Mateke, the Government of Uganda, and the entire nation.
The Kisoro District LC5 Chairman, Abel Bizimana, mourned the loss, stating, “There is no traceable silver lining in the thick dark cloud hovering over Kisoro skies after the demise of Hon. Sarah Nyirabashitsi. Even political differences and opposing ideologies could not diminish the solidarity of the people of Kisoro.”
The late Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi passed away on Saturday morning due to a heart attack. She was the Woman Member of Parliament for Kisoro District and is survived by one child.
According to the burial program, a memorial service will be held today at All Saints Cathedral in Kampala. After the service, her body will be taken to Parliament for a special sitting at noon. On Wednesday, September 11, her body will be transported to Nyakabingo, Kisoro, for a council session.
The final burial service will take place on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Bugahe Village, Nyakabingo Parish, Chahi Sub County, Bufumbira South County, Kisoro District.
