Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to Olivia Kabaale Kwagala, the former Member of Parliament for Iganga District, who passed away on November 3, 2026. In a condolence message delivered by Minister for the Presidency Babirye Milly Babalanda, President Museveni described Kwagala as a patriot whose distinguished record of public service, humility, and dedication to national development will remain an inspiration to generations. The funeral service was held at All Saints Church in Kampala, attended by the bereaved family, relatives, friends, political leaders, and other mourners.
President Museveni expressed deep sadness upon learning of Kwagala's death and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to her family and the people of Iganga District. He noted that the country had lost a young leader who passed away in the prime of her life, and her legacy of service, humility, and dedication will continue to inspire future generations. The President extended his thoughts and prayers to the family and all those mourning her passing, asking for strength, courage, and fortitude to endure the difficult period of grief.
Kwagala was the daughter of 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. President Museveni recognized her contribution to national development and her commitment to serving the people, noting that she had played a role in building a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Uganda.
The President described Kwagala's 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. He noted that she was a loyal cadre who still had much to contribute to her community, district, and country had she lived longer. President Museveni paid tribute to her selfless service and contribution to Uganda's peace, stability, and development.
Minister Babalanda commended President Museveni for providing financial assistance to Kwagala during her illness, demonstrating compassion, humanity, and concern for the welfare of Ugandans. She also paid tribute to Kwagala 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 funeral service provided an opportunity for family members, political leaders, government representatives, and friends to celebrate the life of a former legislator whose contribution to her community, political party, and the development of Uganda was recognised in the President's condolence message. President Museveni's tribute underscored the importance of honouring leaders who dedicate their lives to public service and national development.
President Museveni encouraged Ugandans to take advantage of the prevailing peace, security, and improved national infrastructure to embrace wealth creation and job creation at the household level. He emphasised the importance of identifying and investing in viable income-generating enterprises across key sectors, and urged households to embrace hard work, commitment, and productive engagement to improve livelihoods and contribute to the country's socio-economic transformation.
Key points
- President Museveni paid tribute to Olivia Kwagala, describing her as a patriot and dedicated public servant.
- Kwagala's passing has been received with profound sorrow by her family, the people of Iganga District, and the country at large.
- President Museveni encouraged Ugandans to take advantage of the prevailing peace, security, and improved national infrastructure to create wealth and jobs.
