Summary:
- Bizimana noted that the untimely passing of Minister Sarah Mateke has led to a noticeable shift in Kisoro’s nightlife, with many residents abandoning bars to mourn.
KISORO: Residents of Kisoro District have abandoned bars as they mourn the late State Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, who died of a heart attack on Saturday in Kampala.
The late Sarah Mateke, who also served as the Woman Member of Parliament for Kisoro District, passed away at the age of 50. According to Abel Bizimana, the LC5 Chairman for Kisoro District, the news of her death came as a shock to the residents. Bizimana noted that the untimely passing of Minister Sarah Mateke has led to a noticeable shift in Kisoro’s nightlife, with many residents abandoning bars to mourn.
He attributed this reaction to the late minister’s reputation as a unifying figure, stating that her death has left the community in a state of disbelief.
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George Habumulemyi Mulemyi, the chairperson of the Kisoro Business Community, described the deceased as a dedicated leader who was non-selective in her service delivery to her constituents. He added that Kisoro and the entire country have lost a significant pillar of development.
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Kisoro Municipality Mayor Richard Ndyana praised Minister Sarah Mateke as an icon in transforming education in Kisoro.
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