Bishop Ssekadde’s Burrial Set For Thursday

Bishop Ssekadde’s Burrial Set For Thursday At Lutikko

By Angel Lubowa

KAMPALA

AS the church and country mourn the fallen former Bishop of Namirembe Dioceses, the Rt Rev Bishop Emeritus Samuel Balagadde Ssekadde, his burrial program has been finalized.

According to realiable sources at Namirembe diocese, the late Bishop will be laid to rest on Thursday at Namirembe cemetery.

The Rt Rev Bishop of Namirembe, Bbanja yesterday eulogized the late Bishop and said he had been suddened.

Bbanja was joined by different clergy from both the Anglican church and Catholic church of Uganda.

Mmengo joined mourners saying the fallen Bishop served his God, Buganda, Uganda and above all his King with love and passion.

Other people from all walks of life , businessmen, politicians and the general public all mourned Ssekadde.

The former king preacher passed away at Kisubi Hospital on Tuesday night. He was over 78 years.

Ssekadde was the fourth Bishop of Namirembe who served from 1994 to 2009.

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.”( Developing story)