Summary:
- President Yoweri Museveni told hundreds of mourners that death has robbed the NRM Party of a loyal cadre and great mobiliser.
LUUKA: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday condoled with the family of Hajji Faruk Kirunda following the death of his wife, Ms. Gladys Aliyinza.
Hajji Kirunda is the Deputy Press Secretary to H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda. Ms. Aliyinza, famously known as Maama Mandela, died on June 27, 2024, after being involved in a fatal motor accident in Luuka district.
Her body was laid to rest at Lambala village, Irongo Sub County, Luuka district, Eastern Uganda. President Yoweri Museveni told hundreds of mourners that death has robbed the NRM Party of a loyal cadre and great mobiliser. His message was delivered by the Vice President, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, who was accompanied by her husband, Peter Abaine.
President Museveni commended Hajji Kirunda for serving with dedication and assured him that the NRM is a big clan, and he can rely on everyone’s support during this trying moment.
He expressed condolences to the young children for losing their mother and sent his thoughts to the family during this “dark hour.” Aliyinza is survived by three young children.
“May the beautiful memories that you shared with her forever remain,” the president said.
Aliyinza was working as an Administrator with the Office of the NRM National Chairman at the time of her death. She attended Makerere University for CISCO Networking Engineering and obtained a Degree in Public Administration from Nkozi University before returning to Makerere University for Administrative Law.
Hajji Kirunda eulogized his spouse as a very friendly, hardworking, and loving wife. He pledged to take good care of his young children.
Aliyinza’s send-off was witnessed by hundreds of mourners who remembered her as a very hardworking and loving person who served the people of Luuka district with humility and love without discrimination.
The mourners included cultural and religious leaders and politicians, notably Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo, the Vice Chairman of the NRM party. He described the late Aliyinza as a very hardworking NRM cadre.
The State House Comptroller, Jane Barekye, said they were deeply saddened by the passing of Kirunda’s wife, Aliyinza, and asked the good Lord to comfort the bereaved family throughout this trying time.
She told mourners that losing a loved one, especially a spouse, is one of the most challenging moments in life.
“May you find some peace in knowing that Aliyinza led a rich life surrounded by those she loved and those that loved her,” Barekye said.
She prayed to the most merciful God to surround the Kirunda family with love so that they are not overwhelmed by the loss of their dear one.
Barekye’s condolence message was delivered by Agnes Birungi of the Human Resources Office of State House.
Other dignitaries included the Prime Minister of Busoga Kingdom, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, who eulogized Aliyinza as a committed servant of the Kingdom. “She never missed any event or function for the Kingdom. She served her King with integrity,” Owek. Muvawala eulogized.
