The Rwenzururu Kingdom on Monday convened a special council meeting to honour and pay its final respects to the late Hon. Lodrick Kibaba, the State Minister for Cultural Heritage Administration and Kingdom Veterans Affairs, who passed away on Sunday at Kasese Hospital.
The special sitting, chaired by Hon. Noah Nzaghale, Speaker of the Kingdom House of Representatives, was held at the deceased’s residence in Kihalimu Cell, Kasese Municipality, which was temporarily designated as the council hall in recognition of the late minister’s service to the kingdom.
During the meeting, council members passed a resolution directing that all Rwenzururu Kingdom flags be flown at half-mast for four days as a mark of respect and tribute to Hon. Kibaba’s dedicated service.
Hon. Aganatia Katya, the Senior Minister for Cultural Heritage described the late as a hardworking, committed, humble, and courageous servant who served the Rwenzururu Kingdom with dedication and integrity.
In his address, Rt. Hon. Baritazale Benson Kule, the Kingdom Premier, extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and praised the late Hon. Kibaba as a development-oriented, God-fearing, and respectful leader. He noted that the minister’s exemplary character and commitment to service should inspire others to serve their communities with devotion.
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Later, Rev. Ezra Yongeza Mukonzo, who presided over the funeral service, urged mourners to place God at the centre of their lives by embracing love, unity, reconciliation, consultation, forgiveness, and positive transformation within society.
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Nzaghale, announced that the late Kibaba will be laid to rest on Tuesday at his ancestral home in Katsaruhandi Village, Mbunga Sub-county, Kasese District.
The passing of Kibaba marks a significant loss to the Rwenzururu Kingdom, where he is remembered for his dedication to cultural heritage and service to the kingdom.
