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- Dr. Ruhemurana, who served as mayor for two decades, passed away on Wednesday night at 2:00AM at Rugarama Hospital in Kabale Municipality at 76 years old, succumbing to a stroke.
KABALE: Former Kabale municipality mayor, Dr. Pius Ruhemurana, a stalwart of the Forum for Democratic Change Party, will today be laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kashumuruzi village, Kitanga Parish, Kashambya Sub County, Rukiga district.
Dr. Ruhemurana, who served as mayor for two decades, passed away on Wednesday night at 2:00AM at Rugarama Hospital in Kabale Municipality at 76 years old, succumbing to a stroke.
His contributions were commemorated by Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, former Premier of Uganda and current Special Envoy for Special Duties in the Office of the President. In a tribute read by Kabale Assistant Resident District Commissioner Christmas Turyomurugyendo during a special municipal council session yesterday, Rugunda praised Ruhemurana’s activism and organizational skills. He highlighted Ruhemurana’s pivotal role in the establishment of the National Resistance Movement.
Rugunda lauded Ruhemurana’s tenure as head of Kabale hospital, commending his dedication during challenging periods and his commitment to providing care not only within the hospital’s walls but also in patients’ homes.
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Dr. Nicholas Kamara, Kabale Municipality Member of Parliament, remembered Ruhemurana as a leader who tirelessly served the people of Kabale municipality.
