President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda has paid tribute to the late Hon. Olivia Kabaale Kwagala, former Member of Parliament for Iganga District. He described her as a patriot whose distinguished record of public service, humility, and dedication to national development will remain an inspiration to generations. The President's condolence message was delivered by Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, during the funeral service held at All Saints Church, Nakasero, in Kampala.
The funeral service brought together the bereaved family, relatives, friends, political leaders, and other mourners who gathered to pay their final respects to the former legislator, who passed away on November 3, 2026. Hon. Kwagala was the beloved daughter of the late Mr. Kabaale John Amulam and Mrs. Florence Kabaale Nansubuga. Her passing has been received with profound sorrow by her family, the people of Iganga District, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), and the country at large.
In his message, President Museveni expressed deep sadness upon learning of her death and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the people of Iganga District, who have lost a daughter and a leader. He extended his thoughts and prayers to the family and all those mourning her passing, asking Almighty God to grant them the strength, courage, and fortitude to endure the difficult period of grief.
Reflecting on her life and contribution to the country, President Museveni described the late Hon. Kwagala as a patriot whose commitment to public service and national development had left a meaningful mark on Uganda. He observed that the country had lost a young leader who passed away in the prime of her life, noting that her distinguished journey of service, humility, and dedication to duty would continue to inspire future generations.
The President further recognised her contribution to national development and her commitment to serving the people, noting that she had played a role in the collective effort to build a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Uganda. On the political front, President Museveni described her death as a significant loss to the NRM, particularly in Iganga District, where she had distinguished herself as a hardworking leader and committed party mobiliser.
Minister Babalanda commended President Museveni for the financial assistance he extended to the late Hon. Kwagala during her illness, describing the gesture as a demonstration of compassion, humanity, and concern for the welfare of Ugandans. She also paid tribute to the deceased for her contribution to public service and leadership, while extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, relatives, friends, and the people of Iganga District.
The President concluded his message by praying for the peaceful repose of her soul, urging the people of Iganga District and Ugandans at large to preserve and build upon the positive legacy she had left behind. He encouraged households to embrace hard work, commitment, and productive engagement as practical approaches to improving livelihoods, increasing household incomes, and contributing to the country's broader socio-economic transformation.
Key points
- President Museveni pays tribute to Hon. Olivia Kabaale Kwagala's legacy of service, humility, and dedication to national development.
- The President expresses deep sadness and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the people of Iganga District.
- Minister Babalanda commends President Museveni for his financial assistance to the late Hon. Kwagala during her illness.
