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‘KABAKA NOT VERY ILL, IGNORE MAD PEOPLE SPREADING LIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA’, SAYS PREMIER MAYIGA

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Katikkiro Mayiga (Centre) addressing media. Left is Deputy Katikkiro Haji Kawaasi and right is Owek. Bwanika the Kingdom Attorney General

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BUGANDA Kingdom has officially come out and cleared the air about the health status of His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II that had worried millions of his subjects, world over.
The Kingdom has said, Kabaka is not seriously ill and he is fully in charge of his Kingdom, so people should calm down and ignore lies spread by the people Katikkiro referred to as mad.
“Kabaka is not very sick. That is why you saw him not walking by the help of a stick, not on a stretcher or lifted by any one. You all saw him walking by himself and greeted his subjects on Tuesday this week.” Said Buganda Premier Charles Peter Mayiga.
Addressing media today at the Kingdom Headquarters in Bulange-Mengo, in Uganda’s Capital Kampala, Katikkiro Mayiga has urged Kabaka’s people to take heart, the health status of Buganda’s supreme leader isn’t alarming like Buganda enemies want the world to believe.
Flanked by his Deputy Owek. Twaha Kawaasi, Kingdom Attorney General Christopher Bwanika and Information minister Noah Kiyimba, Premier Mayiga has said it’s true Kabaka life has complications but they are not that serious.

BUGANDA SUPREME LEADER: Kabaka Mutebi II

While reading a press statement, Mayiga said, “On Tuesday 13th April 2021, we celebrated Kabaka Mutebi’s 66 birth day to congratulate our King and pray that God gives him a long and happy life.”
Katikkiro noted that, those who graced the event at Lubiri-Mengo Palace and those who followed the event on television and social media may have noticed that Kabaka’s disposition was different from that his subjects and the general public are used to. 
“We all face challenges from time to time and they need to be effectively managed. In the Kabaka’s case, the challenges are related to allergies which when they attack sometimes cause him breathing difficulties especially when he has a mask or the shield over his face.” Said Mayiga.
He revealed that, “These allergies are sometimes caused by the food we eat or dust and other things. I however assure Kabaka’s subjects that these allergies are being managed appropriately by medical experts.:
“I dispel rumours that are doing rounds on social media platforms that the Kabaka was poisoned, these are baseless, totaly false and should be disregarded. Otherwise they will cause undue anxiety.” Said Katikkiro Mayiga.
He assured the people of Buganda and all Ugandans that the Kabaka’s condition is being managed with requisite expertise, “We hope and pray that the Kabaka will achieve full recovery very soon.”
Asked about Kabaka’s appearance in a supermarket on Thursday,  Katikkiro confessed that it’s true, Kabaka personally went to a Kampala supermarket for shopping.
“That was Kabaka yesterday. He personally wanted to pick certain items and he went to the supermarket. By the way, that wasn’t the first time for him to do this. When he wants personal things,  he goes to the supermarket and picks them.”
“Kabaka went and picked what he wanted and people saw him walking normally. I hope that can reassure you about his health. Yes he was affected by the allergies but he is going to be fine very soon.” Said Mayiga.
On why they allowed a sick Kabaka to attend his birthday fete, Mayiga said when Kabaka doesn’t appear to his subjects, Buganda enemies will say he (Katikkiro) has hidden him (Kabaka). And when he shows up, they say why bring a sick Kabaka.
Asked which kind of allergy is this that has taken long to heal because even his last appearance in January this year he looked sick, Owek. Mayiga said, “I am a lawyer. If you come to me and tell me your issues, I don’t spread them to other people. Same thing done by doctors. They are not supposed to reveal one’s medical problem to another person. Just know, doctors are doing every thing possible for our King to fully recover.”
On why he thinks public reacted harshly after seeing the condition in which Kabaka is, Owek. Mayiga said, “People view their Kabaka in a certain light, they see him doing physicals and road running etc, you can’t be surprised if they come out to ask about his health status.”
He revealed that, “The reaction is because Kabaka is one of the most popular figures in the country. He is a symbol of humanity, a symbol of civility and of course he is the custodian of the heritage of Buganda and he is not an ordinary person.”
“And when someone who is not ordinary is in that condition, people are going to get concerned. On one hand I am not totally surprised. The Kabaka is that important.” Said Mayiga. He however noted that, the only disappointment comes with the people who make baseless allegations especially on social media platforms. 
“And some people think what they post on social media is correct. That is why we are here to tell you the correct version and you should spread it so that the entire Kingdom, country and the world over, people settle down and resume their work.” Communicated Kingdom Prime minister.
He accused catalysts like one Fred Lumbuye who throng social media, looking for followers, hence irresponsibly spreading lies about issues they are totally ignorant about.
“If you go to a market and find a mad person, they are good at misinforming, they see things in a different way.” Said Mayiga branding the likes of Lumbuye (although he didnt mention any name), to be mad. 
On media allegations that he wants to resign, Katikkiro called them lies. 
He said, “I am here communicating to you as the Katikkiro. Is this a look-alike? This is me. I am here with Kabaka’s ministers.” Those alleging that Kabaka is not in control of Buganda, Mayiga asked, then who is in control? 
“When Kabaka appoints the Katikkiro and says go and assist me in the administration of the Kingdom, it’s Kabaka who appoints the Katikkiro. If he is not in control, how do they want him to be in control? Do they want him to be in Bulange every day to know that he is in control?” Asked Mayiga, adding, “That is how kings run their Kingdoms. They entrust that responsibility to Prime ministers and that is what I do. And everything I do, I do it with his authority. I am not leaving, I am here running the kingdom as instructed by Kabaka.” 
Asked how he feels when he is attacked on social media, a jolly Katikkiro said he has no time for mad people, he is ever busy on Kabaka’s assignments.
Referring to himself as a tree with fruits on which many birds fall, he asked media to always set records straight and educate those falsely attacking him. 
On taking Kabaka abroad for further medical attention, Katikkiro said, it’s only Kabaka’s doctors to refer him to hospitals abroad not idle people who aimless talk about things they don’t know.
“People seek for medication abroad after being refered by their dictors. Kabaka’s allergy doesn’t require him to be taken abroad.” Noted Owek. Mayiga.
He strongly warned those fundraising Kabaka’s health bills to stop it because there is no need.
“Who ever is doing that is just a self seeker. We advise Kabaka’s people not to respond to those calls to contribute any money for Kabaka’s health.” Said Katikkiro.

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‘ENG. MAGOGO IS A SEED THAT TOOK ROOTS @ FUFA HOUSE, GREW AND NOW BEARING FRIUTS’, WRITES TOP UGANDAN JOURNALIST

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OPINION: By Kungu Al-mahadi Adam

ISN’T it even strange to imagine that a renowned cultivator can be irritated and angered when the trees he planted bore good fruits? In my world as a farmer, it is well known that all cultivators during planting expect to have good fruits. They harvest them with utmost pleasure and praise for a dream come true.
This seems not to be the case for Uganda’s football. For a while now, I have come to realize that a few individuals in football circles either driven by self-seeking motives or sheer hypocrisy, pretend not to see the big ripened and juicy fruits our football tree has born.
Eng Moses Magogo is the seed that took roots to grow into a tree that is now bearing football fruits which have never been sighted in Uganda’s history.
Media has for days been dominated by all sorts of allegations ranging from lack of accountability to failing football in the country against Eng Moses Magogo and the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA), something that is obviously expected at a time like this when nearing elections. 
But, it is not just now, the said individuals have always been up to task to cut down the tree midway its growth, but thank God, it beat all odds to mature into bearing fruits the country is currently enjoying.
When Eng Moses Magogo was first elected FUFA President in 2013 having served in different capacities in the Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa administration, he realized that it was an uphill task to have a fruit where there is no root and so, he embarked on firmly grounding the roots in form of building the institution of FUFA, seeking funding for football administration and activities, establishing national teams at different levels including women teams, etcetera.
Magogo took over football administration at the time when qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) had nearly become an abandoned dream. Surprisingly, even then, in the spirit of planting fruit bearing trees, he never promised AFCON as a measure of his success but as result of a systematic organisation of the game in the country. In fact, he promised that his target was to qualify for AFCON in 2019 but the roots he planted bore fruits earlier than expected in 2017.

FUFA PRESIDENT: A darling to our players

For starters, there were only 8 permanent employees of FUFA at the time Magogo assumed office. These did not even have a clearly defined job description. Today, the FUFA secretariat has more than 60 permanent employees divided into different departments including communication, refereeing, marketing, legal among others.
It is also a fact that in 2013, FUFA was run on only shs 4billion but now it operates on a budget of shs 40 billion courtesy of the capable marketing team Magogo established as well as product improvement that continue attracting sponsors.
Eng Magogo found only one national football team with that of  women playing once in a while but with no clear structure that brings in the players. As of now, there are nine national teams which participate in all national, continental and international competitions. In fact, the national beach football team recently qualified for AFCON for the first time. Magogo’s well calculated football organization has yielded very many fruits in football including qualifying twice for AFCON after nearly 40 years and a spectacular performance in the recently concluded AFCON U20 where Uganda lost to Ghana at the final. This was a dream for Uganda that needed to come out of a well developed strategy, which indeed, Magogo did. It only takes a hypocrite or a self-seeking individual to overlook these achievements.
The claims that money is stolen are not only fashionable and laughable, but also surprising. People advancing it think that Ugandans are so gullible to an extent that they consume every ‘trash’ disseminated to them. Why? I don’t think Eng Moses Magogo or anyone at FUFA is above the law, why not sue him or them in the courts of law instead of talking with anger, jealous and bias from one year to another with no progress. Allegations without evidence is hearsay (lugambo).

THE WRITER: Kungu Al-mahadi Adam

In my opinion, FUFA ought to continuously explain to the public about the progress they make. FUFA should stop assuming that people see everything they do. Yes they may see some, but there are many latent advances which if not explained, the self-seekers may make advantage of them and mislead the public. As a farmer, I know that most fruits, if left alone on a tree, eventually ripen and decay if they are not harvested.
Look, if Eng Moses Magogo is a problem, why not defeat him in elections? I have seen many people claiming that the current leadership manipulates prerequisites in the electoral code to lock out possible contenders for leadership positions in FUFA, something that is far from the truth since this code was passed in 2012 when Magogo was not the president.
The prerequisites are explicit and whoever is interested in the position (s) should come out. As a person who loves and follows Uganda’s football, I haven’t seen Eng Moses Magogo or any one in FUFA blocking whoever is interested in vying for any position in FUFA. Such people should desist from the smear campaign and blackmail but instead offer themselves and let the electorate decide.
Meanwhile, like no farmer will let seeds that with germinate into a tree that bears fruits off his hands, no lover of Uganda’s football would wish to let go Eng Moses Magogo especially at a time like this when our football is at its peak.

The Writer Kungu Al-mahadi Adam is a Ugandan Journalist with passion for current African Affairs.

PAUL MUKATABALA: FORMER SC VILLA & CRANES INTERNATIONAL ON WHY FOOTBALLERS MUST BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE ON THE PITCH

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OPINION 

I AM proud to have played football in an era where we players were held accountable for our performances in a match. And at a club level like my former  club SC Villa, the late club Supremo, ‘Chief’ Patrick Kawooya(RIP) wasted no time in ripping through anyone of us, when he felt we were letting our standards drop.

In September 1994 I was part of the Uganda Cranes side that got beaten 4-0 in Dar es salaam in the opening rounds of the AFCON 1996 Qualifiers.
And anyone who was old enough back then, can detail for others the roasting we received upon return back home. The Federation, the Press, the fans all really roasted us.There was simply no where to hide. And we’re talking about a period in Ugandan football which used to draw massive interest and crowds everywhere u turned. There was no pettiness of players being disrespected and those of us who were in Tanzania understood we had let down our nation massively. It led to the break up of that squad and the emergence of new talents such as Goalkeeper Abu Kigenyi, Joseph Mutyaba, Friday Ssenyonjo(RIP) etc. While seniors like Wassa Sadiq , Charles Temaligwe etc, called it quits, but in a positive way without holding any grudges against anyone, for they understood only too well the standards expected of a national team player. Today, things looks to be different!
When the FUFA President Eng. Moses Magogo says what many only know too well, that our CHAN team simply did not perform at the Cameroon tourney, then it’s shouts of, “oooh he’s disrespecting players.”

The Cranes

When the Nigerian FA President Amaju Pinnick lay into and read the ‘riot act’ to the Super Eagles in the dressing room on 13th November 2020, after they let a 4-0 lead melt away to draw 4-4 with Sierra Leone in an AFCON  2021 Qualifier, there was  none of “the senior Super Eagles players have threatened to boycott the national team.” And, “none of the FA President is disrespecting his players.” Today Nigeria will be playing at next year’s AFCON Finals Tournament after the players raised their standards. While for Uganda Cranes that’s now  full of pettiness, self entitlement and a false imagination by #some players that they’re actually doing Ugandans and the FA a favour when they turn up to play for the Uganda Cranes(with comments of “ate banakolaki, bajja kutwetaaga neera”),  we will only be watching the Tournament from our tellies, come Jan/Feb next year. 
Contrast that with Burkina Faso who while here to face Uganda in a decisive Qualifier game on 24th March 2021, were a picture of concentration, focus, unity and professionalism. Anyone who had a chance to see or interact with the Burkinabes at their Speke Resort Hotel in Munyonyo will understand only too well what I’m talking about. While for Uganda, some players were instead, the next day after the goalless draw with Burkina Faso, putting pressure on the coach to allow them go out of camp to visit their families. 
In the Malawi game of such enormous proportions, where was the urgency, the focus, the concentration, the tenacity and the desire to get a result at all costs??

The Writer Paul Mukatabala is a former player @ SC Villa & Uganda Cranes International 

‘U’RE GEN. MUNTU’S MAN’, DRAMA IN FDC AS AMURIAT’S CAMP LOCKS OUT SEMUJJU FOR SPEAKER, ENTERS MP EKENYA

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FDC President Eng. Patrick Oboi Amuriat meeting party MPs at Parliament ahead of Speaker elections on May 20th 2021

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WARS in the Najjanakumbi based Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) political party are not about to end! The Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda candidacy for Speaker’s job is at stake.
Camp Amuriat is said to have fronted their humble servant Hon. Geoffrey Ekanya for the job. In fact, FDC MP Francis Mwijukye hinted on it while featuring on Behind the Headlines a UBC TV political talkshow on Wednesday night. He said another FDC MP Ekanya wants the Speaker’s job. Now, a section of top FDC leaders want Ssemujju sidelined for what they term as being a Gen. Mugisha Muntu man.
“We don’t trust Ssemujju. His body is in FDC but Heart in Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) Party led by Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntu. He was the chief campaigner of Gen. Muntu in 2017 for FDC party president, a bid they lost and he fought our President Eng. Amuriat.” Said a top FDC leader who requested for anonymity. On losing, Muntu and a group of FDC members left and formed a new party. Ssemujju, however remained in FDC and appointed Opposition chief whip but still many in FDC feels insecure with him.

Hon. Ssemujju Nganda disowned

This comes after FDC Party president, Patrick Amuriat Oboi (POA) openly distanced himself and the party from the candidature of Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda for the Speaker of Parliament.
The Kiira Municipality Member of Parliament, who also doubles as the Chief Opposition Whip in Parliament, had positioned himself as the official opposition candidate and even unilaterally written letters to the presidents of other political parties to endorse his candidature. Semujju also warned all members of the opposition to desist from supporting any candidate from the ruling National Resistance Movement party or risk disciplinary actions.
In a total disagreement with Ssemujju, Eng. Amuriat, himself a former Member of Parliament, said at the office of the Leader of Opposition that the voting of the Speaker of Parliament is going to be a secret ballot and no party will have any control over how its members are going to vote.
“The election of the Speaker is a secret ballot activity beyond the control of any political party, FDC inclusive,” said Amuriat.
The FDC president also said MPs are national characters beyond party affiliations and the election of the Speaker meant to be a non-partisan figure requires impartial wisdom.
“Members of Parliament are national characters and they play their roles beyond the partisan line of their political parties. Importantly, the choice for the Speaker should be a non-partisan and impartial substance,” said Amuriat.

SENIOR MP: Geoffrey Ekanya for Speaker

Senior FDC leaders including Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament, Cecilia Ogwal; the Commissioner of Parliament, Francis Mwijukye; Kilak South MP, Gilbert Olanya and Amuru woman MP, Lucy Akello are among the party MPs who have openly declared their support for the incumbent Rebecca Kadaga.
It should be noted that no Organ of FDC has sat and resolved that Ssemujju is the party choice but the Kiira municipality legislator is masquerading as the official candidate.

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A section of FDC leaders are not happy at Ssemujju that he is openly abusing his powers as the FDC party Spokesman by using the party social media pages to carry out his campaigns. There is rumour doing rounds that Deputy Speaker Oulanyah has a hand in Ssemujju’s candidature, their game plan is to deny Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga block vote from the opposition.

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DID OULANYAH HIRE WORST PERFORMING MPS AWARD WINNER KINYAMATAMA TO DELAY SPEAKER KADAGA’S LANDSLIDE VICTORY?

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ON Wednesday this week, deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah’s blue eyed gal, the Rakai district Woman MP Juliet Kinyamatama declared her interest for the 11th Parliament Speaker’s job. 
This is the very MP who was ranked by The Parliamentary Performance Scorecard of 3rd session of 10th Parliament as the 16th worst performing legislator scoring only 27%.
Kinyamatama who is among the MPs who attended Parliament the fewest number of times according to the report of the 3rd Session, she is suspected to have been hired by Oulanyah’s camp on a mission to disorganise Kadaga’s female legislators block vote.
For starters, Oulanyah and Kinyamatama who lost in NRM primaries but survived on independent ticket are great buddies. In fact, in 2016, she was Oulanyah’s chief campaigner for the Speaker’s bid which he lost to the incumbent.
This is why many questions are being raised on why she has joined Speaker race.

HEROES: Speaker Kadaga in a group photo with Soroti doctors

However Kadaga’s camp looks not moved by Kinyamatama declaration. One of the NRM MP in Kadaga camp revealed to this News Website that all behind such unpopular games will be defeated.
“Every legislator has a right to contest for Speakership but not every contestant that can entrusted with this very important office. None beats madam Kadaga. We however wish them good luck.” Said a legislator from Westnile  (Names withheld).
Analysts say, if it’s true Oulanyah and Kinyamatama are playing games to delay Kadaga’s landslide victory, the two are just logging a dead horse, female MPs can’t be hoodwinked.

KINYAMATAMA UNMASKED
● Kinyamatama in a period of a full year did not move any Constitutional Amendment on the floor of Parliament.
● She did not table or second a Private Member’s Bill
● Kinyamatama never moved a single motion or seconded a motion
● Never raised a question to Prime Minister or any Minister.
● Never presented a petition 
● MP Kinyamatama didn’t raise any issue of National importance on the floor of Parliament.
● She attended only 3 out of 108 debates in Parliament in the 3rd session covering 2018 and 2019. Her debate influence is 0.22%.
● In one committee, she attended only one of 9 sittings and another committee 4 out of 18 sittings. Kinyamatama sits in the two committees of HIV/AIDS and Foreign Affairs.
● Early last year during the 4th session of Parliament, Kinyamatama moved an amendment of the constitution to move all public holidays falling on weekends to weekdays. Members of Parliament rejected Kinyamatama’s plan and all voted against it.

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10 UNUSUAL FEATURES @THE BURIAL AS ARCHBISHOP LWANGA GOES FOR GOOD

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Here is where Dr. Lwanga has been laid to rest

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TODAY Thursday April 08th 2021at 3pm sharp, the body of Archbishop Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga was lowered into a magnificent grave dug inside St. Mary’s Cathedral Lubaga amidst tears from family members, the clergy, the laity and friends.
Lwanga 68, was pronounced dead on 3rd April 2020 a day to the commemoration of Easter.

ARCHBISHOP: Lwanga casket (Photo courtesy of Next Media)

At a historic function led by Bishop Anthony Zziwa of Mityana Diocese, attended by the Papal Nuncio to Uganda, Their Lordship the Bishops, H.E the Vice president of Uganda Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, Nabaggereka Sylivia Nagginda, Buganda Kingdom Premier Charles Peter Mayiga, NUP Principal Robert Ssentamu Kyangulanyi among hundreds of dignitaries, there was a lot of uniqueness as Archbishop was sent off.

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With the aide of our reporters’ sharp eyes, we bring you these special rights which many of you had not notified during the burial of this great servant of God;

LWANGA BURIED IN CHURCH
It’s true he is not the first to be buried in church but this is not common. He was buried on the right-hand side, between the graves of Joseph Kiwanuka and Bishop Edward Michaud.
Kiwanuka served as the Archbishop of Rubaga from 1961 until his death in 1966, while Bishop Michaud served as the apostolic vicar in Tabora in Tanzania before being transferred to Uganda in 1932. He died in 1945. Lwanga becomes the third to be buried in church. Almost 98% of mourners at Lubaga had never attended burial inside a church either at Lubaga or in any other church. This indeed was unique. Catholic Church says, this isn’t idolatry but a tradition of the church. The living and the dead are uniting in the Mass. Many bishops are likely to be buried in church.

BURIED LEGS FACING THE ALTAR
Another peculiar thing, when the laity dies, often the head is put facing alter so that when he raises, he will raise facing the alter. For the case of Archbishop Lwanga, he was buried his legs facing the Altar and the head facing the congregation, the people. 
This signifies that he will always be joining them in commemorating Mass.

PASTORAL STAFF
Archbishop Lwanga was buried with a Pastoral staff. It is also called a Crosier. It’s a staff with a curved top that is a symbol of the Good Shepherd and is carried by Bishops. It is an insignia of their ecclesiastical office.
This is the stick which he has been  moving with as a Shepherd of Lubaga Archdiocese. This symbolises that he has been a Bishop and even in Heaven he is accepted for his  pastoral work.

WHITE BAPTSIMAL CLOTH
White is the color of purity and wearing a white garment during baptism symbolizes that the person being baptized now has a clean slate in the eyes of God. Christians believe everyone is born with “original sin” which is only washed away through baptism.
The baptismal garment is a white garment either worn from the beginning of the ritual or given after pouring or immersion. In Catholic Baptism, the White Garment signifies that the newly baptised has put on Christ. This white cloth, like the one he put on while getting baptised was covered on Dr. Lwanga’s casket to signify that he was baptised. 

THE BIBLE
Lwanga was buried with a Catholic Bible that includes the whole 73-book canon recognized by the Catholic Church, including the deuerocanonical books. This Holy book was put on his casket meaning he was proclaiming the word of God. 

BURIED WITH THE HOLY CHALICE
In Roman Catholicism, a chalice is a standing cup used to hold sacramental wine during the Eucharist (also called the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion).
The Holy Chalice, also known as the Holy Grail, is in Christian tradition the vessel that Jesus used at the Last Supper to serve wine. The Synoptic Gospels refer to Jesus sharing a cup of wine with the Apostles, saying it was the covenant in his blood.
This is where they put the consecrated wine in the blood of Christ in Church. The Holy Chalice was buried with Archbishop Lwanga signifying that he has been a priest who has been celebrating Mass.

THE PURIFICATOR
The purificator (purificatorium or more anciently emunctorium) is a white linen cloth which is used to wipe the chalice after each communicant partakes. It is also used to dry the fingers and the lips of the celebrant and to wipe the chalice and paten after the ablutions which follow Communion. This was also put on Archbishop Lwanga’s casket as a symbol for cleaning the Chalice that has been buried with him.

THE CROSS
The Cross is the principal symbol of the Christian religion, recalling the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the faith of Christians. It was placed on Lwanga’s casket and went down with him.

LWANGA CHOSE SUCCESSOR 
Although Dr. Richard Mwebe the Principal Private Secretary to the Archbishop said the new Archbishop will be decided by the Holy Spirit, the deceased has gone after identifying one. Then who is that? We will know in time. If the Pope dies or retires, there is a conclave where all Cardinals congregate to elect a new Pontiff. For the Archbishop, it will be the Holy Spirit to guide. No special meeting will be held to elect Lwanga’s successor. The reigning Bishops are always requested to send two or three names annually to Rome, names of those who can succeed them. Now from the names Lwanga already sent, Rome will look into them and pick one of them, or any other bishop who isn’t on this list. The newly appointed Archbishop will preside over 70 parishes in Kampala Archdiocese with membership of over 4 million Catholics.

BURIED AT THE SAME DAY HE WAS ORDAINED A PRIEST
43 years back on 9th April 1978, Cyprian Kizito Lwanga was ordained a Priest at a function held at the same church where he was today buried! This is so unique.

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SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS COMMISERATE WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ON LWANGA’S DEATH

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Left: Pr. Dr. Matte seated with Dr. Joseph Serwadda and Archbishop Kaziimba during a meeting with President Museveni on opening up of places of Worship last year. On extreme right is Archbishop Lwanga

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THE President of Uganda Union of Seventh-day Adventists Dr. Daniel Matte has sent a message of condolence to Uganda Episcopal Conference following the untimely death of His Grace Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, the archbishop of Kampala archdiocese.
The message which was sent through the General Secretary of Uganda Episcopal Conference Msgr John B Kauta wished the grace of the Lord Jesus to comfort the entire catholic fraternity and that their hope in resurrection may be rekindled.
Lwanga was found dead in his bed on Saturday morning.
According to a tentative burial program, official mourning for the late Dr . Cyprian Kizito Lwanga starts on Monday with mass at 10am at Lubaga cathedral without the body.
On Tuesday the body leaves mulago mortuary straight to his ancestral home at Kyabakadde along Gayaza road. Mass at 10am and the body will stay overnight
On Wednesday the body will arrive at Lubaga cathedral. Mass at 10am. Viewing will takevplace infront of the cathedral.
Burial will take place on Thursday with Mass starting at 10am at the metropolitan Burial grounds besides Lubaga cathedral.

‘ARCHBISHOP LWANGA’S DEATH UNCLEAR’, SAYS BOBI WINE, CALLS IT A DARK DAY

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Hon. Kyagulanyi listening to Archbishop Lwanga at Lubaga Cathedral days to presidential elections in January this year

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OPPOSITION National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi wants thorough investigations into the death of Kampala Archbishop Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga.
Today morning, Lwanga was found dead in his room. His death has left many questions unanswered questions.

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Calling it a dark day in Uganda for the Catholic Church and all People of God, Kyagulanyi has said, “I have learnt with great shock about the sudden death of His Grace Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese. It will be very hard to cope with this unimaginable loss.”
“He will be remembered for always speaking out against injustice and oppression. Only yesterday as he joined the faithful to celebrate the way of the cross, he raised his voice yet again and condemned the rampant abductions of our people by the state.” Writes Bobi Wine in his condolence message.
The 2021 presidential contestant has said that, “Archbishop Lwanga joins several other eminent outspoken religious leaders who have recently died under very unclear circumstances. May the Lord receive his gentle soul in heaven.”

DR. JOSEPH SERWADDA: ARCHBISHOP LWANGA EXHIBITED AN AURA OF EXCELLENCE, NEVER MINCED WORDS

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THE Presiding Apostle Born Again Faith Dr. Joseph Serwadda has joined Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu and millions of Ugandans to mourn the passing of Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga which occurred yesterday (Friday) night. He has been the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese.

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In his message, Dr. Serwadda has said, “I would like to convey my deepest condolences to the Catholic Church Community in this country for the sudden death of His Grace Archbishop Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga.”
The Presiding Apostle says, he is very grateful for the opportunity to have worked closely with Dr. Lwanga as Co-Chair of the Inter Religious Council of Uganda. 
“Dr Lwanga exhibited an aura of excellence, a rare display of wisdom, hard work and insightfulness.” Reads Dr. Serwadda’s condolence message.

GONE: Archbishop Kizito Lwanga

According to the Presiding Apostle Born Again Faith, Dr. Kizito Lwanga has never minced his words and was ever elaborate on issues of governance and leadership. 
“This country has lost a gem. We will miss him dearly.” Writes Dr. Joseph Serwadda .

DR. KAZIIMBA: HOW WE WILL MISS ARCHBISHOP KIZITO LWANGA

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WAY OF CROSS: Archbishops Lwanga and Kaziimba on Friday

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THE Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba, Archbishop Church of Uganda has mourned the sudden death of Archbishop of Kampala Diocese Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga with whom they led the Way of Cross on Good Friday.
In a message sent to Fr. Pius Ssentumbwe the Chancellor Kampala Achdiocese, Dr. Kazimba has said Lwanga will be greatly missed.

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Achbishop Kaziimba has said, “Just yesterday, we walked the Way of the Cross together, and it is a shock to all of us! His clear Gospel voice of advocacy for the poor and oppressed, his commitment to Christian unity, and justice for all will be dearly missed.”

FULL STATEMENT:
Chancellor, Kampala Archdiocese

Dear Father Pius,
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Resurrection and the Life!
On behalf of the Church of Uganda, please accept our sincerest condolences to you and all Ugandan Roman Catholics who are grieving the sudden death of Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga.
Yet, we know that he has moved into the nearer presence of our Lord and is advancing from glory to glory. He fought the good fight; he finished the race; he kept the faith. Now he, who longed for our Lord’s appearing, receives the crown of righteousness.
We are praying for you, your people, and all Ugandans that we will know the comfort of the Holy Spirit at this time of great loss, and at the same time rejoice that Archbishop Cyprian’s name was written in the Book of Life.

Yours, in Christ,

The Most. Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba
ARCHBISHOP CHURCH OF UGANDA

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