The Former Kabale District National Resistance Movement (NRM) party treasurer and councillor Christopher Mulenga has reportedly died after battling illness for several years.
News of Mulenga’s death started circulating on social media on Friday evening, with political leaders, former colleagues and friends mourning him as a peacemaker and dedicated public servant.
Mulenga, a resident of Ihimbi Cell in Northern Division, Kabale Municipality, served as the NRM chief whip in Kabale District and represented Northern Division as a district councillor until 2020/2021, when he did not seek re-election.
He was succeeded by Tom Kazemera, the incumbent councillor for Northern Division and deputy speaker of Kabale District Council.
Beyond politics, Mulenga was a prominent businessman in Kabale Municipality, where he owned Little Litz Gardens and Hot Loaf Bakery.
Former Rukiga District LC5 chairman candidate Michael Kwarikunda Mbareba described Mulenga as a dedicated councillor who served the community for years until his health deteriorated.
“I hope my able leader Nzeirwe Denis Ndyomugyenyi will accept an offer to honour this man through a council session,” Mbareba said.
Sam Orikunda Evidence, the deputy Resident District Commissioner of Sheema District, said Mulenga played an important role in resolving disagreements during his tenure on the Kabale District council.
“He helped to solve many disagreements during his tenure as a councillor in Kabale District Council,” Orikunda said.
Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), David Bahati, described Mulenga as a reconciler, peace promoter and strong supporter of the NRM.
Bahati said Mulenga was a close friend, elder and one of the people who nurtured him politically.
“I have learnt of the passing of Omutware Mulenga, a dear friend, elder and someone who nurtured us politically. While he passed on today, we have missed him for a while,” Bahati said.
“He was a reconciler, a promoter of peace, unity and a great supporter of our great party, the NRM. We thank him for his contribution as a district councillor and treasurer of NRM Kabale District for many years. My sincere condolences to his family, the people of Kabale and the entire Kigezi sub-region,” he added.
Edison Political Turyahabwa, the NRM publicity secretary for Kabale District, said the burial is expected to take place on September 1, 2026.
According to Turyahabwa, the funeral programme will begin with a service at St James Kijuguta Church of Uganda in Kabale Municipality.
