By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.)
Former Minister of Ethics and Integrity and Kisoro District Member of Parliament, Hon. Dr. James Nsababuturo, on Thursday paid glowing tribute to his late daughter, Racheal Ainembazi Buturo, who passed away at the age of 29.
The requiem Mass was held at Bugolobi Church of Uganda and drew senior citizens, UPDF generals, high-ranking government officials, colleagues, friends, and relatives.
In his eulogy, Dr. Nsababuturo repeatedly emphasized the message of national unity, saying, “We are one people,” and urged Ugandans to remain united during times of grief and beyond.
Standing alongside his wife, Edith Buturo, an Under Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, and Col. Edith Nakalema, Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Dr. Nsababuturo revealed that two days before her death, Racheal had suffered from severe migraines.
Mrs. Buturo told mourners that Racheal died peacefully at UPDF Referral Hospital, where she had been admitted and was being prepared for further medical investigations. The family later learned that the postponed medical procedure revealed an undiagnosed brain tumor.
An emotional moment came when Racheal’s brother addressed mourners, recounting how she had promised to make him a billionaire. He said her passing had left a deep void, adding that he no longer knew how he would fulfill that dream without her.
Racheal’s colleagues at Housing Finance Bank described her as irreplaceable, while friends said they had lost a precious and selfless soul.
The Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) | UPDF, Rosette Byengoma and Hon. Huda Oleru Abason Minister of State for Defense (veteran Affairs) also adressed mourners.
Condolences and financial contributions of UGX 10 million each were presented by State Comptroller Jane Barekye, Gen. Salim Saleh, brother to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and Housing Finance Bank.
Racheal Ainembazi Buturo was laid to rest on Friday in Kisoro District.
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