The former Rubanda West Member of Parliament, Eng. Denis Sabiiti Bamwoya, was laid to rest on Sunday at his ancestral home in Hakagogo Village, Ntungamo – Byeza Ward, Katojo-Butare Town Council, Rubanda District.
The burial ceremony drew dignitaries, politicians, technocrats, and community members who gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the late legislator.
Eng. Sabiiti, who served in Parliament from 2016 to 2021, was born on August 18, 1953, and died on July 14, 2025, at the age of 72 after battling cancer for over four years. He is survived by two wives, eight children, four sons and four daughters and 11 grandchildren.
His children, led by Eng. Denise Mercy Atukunda and Doreen Mary Tusiime Sabiiti, praised their father’s dedication to education, family, and community service. The family announced plans to build a multipurpose hall at Iremera Primary School in Katojo-Butare to honor his legacy and boost the school’s academic performance.
Mugabe Martin, the eldest son, pledged to lead the project and mobilize resources, calling on the public to support the initiative.
Speaking as chief mourner, the State Minister of Finance (General Duties) and Rubanda East MP, Henry Musasizi, commended Eng. Sabiiti’s leadership especially in promoting infrastructure development and agriculture, including the introduction of onion farming in Rubanda.
He praised Sabiiti’s practical approach and deep concern for his constituents, stating there were no personal differences between them despite Sabiiti’s departure from the party.
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Deputy Ambassador Col. Emmy Katabazi lauded Sabiiti as the region’s first engineer and a role model who inspired many to pursue science.
In his homily, Rev. Fr. Eugene Felix Odedah of Muko Catholic Parish urged the family to stay united and uphold Sabiiti’s values. He emphasized the importance of spiritual commitment over material possessions and warned against family conflicts over property.
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