OBITUARY

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) fraternity regret to announce with deep sorrow the untimely death of the Minister of State for Defence (Defence), the Honourable Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke, who was also the Woman Member of Parliament for Kisoro District, that occurred today, Saturday 7 September 2024, at Mengo Hospital.

Arrangements for the burial will be communicated in due course.

The MODVA and the entire UPDF family extend our condolences to the family, friends and constituents of the late Honourable Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.