This afternoon, lawmakers will gather at Parliament for the first funeral service honoring Sarah Mateke, who served as the Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament and State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs. Mateke passed away from a heart attack on Saturday at the age of 50.
The revised funeral arrangements were made in consultation with the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Mateke’s family, the national organizing committee, and other relevant parties.
The funeral service, initially planned for 3 pm in Nsangi, has been rescheduled to 2 pm and will now take place at the Parliament parking lot. Following the service, the body will be transported to her residence in Nsangi. The rest of the schedule remains unchanged.
Members of Parliament will have the opportunity to pay their respects during a special sitting scheduled for tomorrow at the House.
Official programme
Today: The body will be at Parliament where prayers will be held in memory of Mateke. The body will afterwards be taken to Mateke’s home in Nsangi, Wakiso District, for a night vigil.
Tommorow: The second service will be held at All Saints Cathedral, Nakasero, starting at 8am.
The body will afterwards be taken to Parliament for an afternoon
special sitting session in honour of Mateke. After the session, the body will be returned to A Plus funeral home.
Wednesday: Body will be taken to Nyakabingo, Kisoro District,
where a number of activities will be held including a council session at 2pm, prayers and vigil.
Thursday: Church service and burial.