Bishop Emeritus , Samuel Balagadde Ssekadde Passes On
By Angel Lubowa
KAMPALA
FORMER Bishop of Namirembe Dioceses, Rt Rev Bishop Emeritus Samuel Balagadde Ssekadde has gone to the Lords House.
The former king preacher passed away at Kisubi Hospital on Tuesday night. He was over 78 years.
Ssekadde was Bishop of Namirembe from 1994 to 2009.
The church is yet to reveal the cause of Ssekadde’s death.
However, it is understood he was taken to hospital after a short illness.
According to close family members the death comes as a shock since Ssekadde early this week seen in Rushere- Nyabushozi for the burial of the late Mrs Norah Karakire.
According to press reports,
“He (Ssekadde) gave a good testimony about the late and spoke fondly about her commitment to Christ. He said that it was wise to be in Christ so that when we die, we die in him,” said the mourner.
And he said, “Tomanyi nze addako”, “gwe oddako”.(You and I will follow the deceased). The man of God prayed and left. He was so sound, strong, and looked healthy. This Life is indeed nothing. Vanity, vanity, vanity. May His soul rest in peace.”
By press time the burrial arrangements were still underway.
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