Summary:
- Sarah Nyirabasitsi Mateke, who served as the Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament and the Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 50.
KISORO: Leaders in Kisoro District have paid tribute to the late Minister Sarah Mateke Nyirabasitsi, describing her as a dedicated politician and a key figure in the district’s development.
Sarah Nyirabasitsi Mateke, who served as the Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament and the Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 50.
Kisoro District Chairman Abel Bizimana hailed her as an exceptional leader, stating that the country has lost a patriot and a champion of development who will not be easily replaced.
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Kisoro District Speaker Amos Hakizimana praised Nyirabasitsi as a vital link between Kisoro and the central government. He expressed that her death is a significant setback for the district’s progress, noting that her role as a lobbyist will be deeply missed.
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Southern Division District Councillor James Agaba remembered Nyirabasitsi as an education advocate, noting that he was a beneficiary of her scholarship program at Metropolitan International University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Tourism.
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Nicholas Kaziro, the Academic Registrar at Metropolitan International University, described Nyirabasitsi as a selfless person, mentor, motivator, and mother figure. He stated that her passing is a significant loss for the university’s development.
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Kisoro Resident District Commissioner Hajji Badru Ssebyala highlighted Nyirabasitsi’s dedication to serving her country, emphasizing her commitment to the people of Kisoro.
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