By Frank Kamuntu
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) has released a burial program for the late Honourable Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke.
Mateke, 50, who was also Kisoro District Woman Member of parliament died on Saturday morning on arrival at Mengo Hospital in Kampala after suffering a heart attack while at home.
Born on July 15, 1974, in Nyakabingo village, Chahi sub-county, Kisoro district, Nyirabashitsi went to Seseme Integrate School in Kisoro and later transferred to Maryhill High School in Kampala for her secondary education.
Before joining politics, she served as an assistant town clerk for Kisoro municipality.
In 2021, she defeated Independent candidate Rose Kabagyenyi to become the Kisoro District woman Member of Parliament. Â She has also been serving as the Chairperson Board of Trustees at Metropolitan International University.
Before being appointed as State Minister for Security, she was also appointed by President Museveni as State Minister for Gender, Labor and Social Development in charge of Children and Youth Affairs.
The burial arrangements are as follows:
| DATE | ACTIVITY |
| Monday, 09
September 2024 |
The body of the late Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi will be transported to Parliament for prayers and a vigil from 2:00p.m.
Thereafter, the body will be transported to her residence in Nsangi, Wakiso District. |
| Tuesday, 10
September 2024 |
Church Service at All Saints’ Cathedral, Kampala at 8:00 a.m.
Thereafter, the body will be transported to Parliament for viewing by Members of Parliament and the public at 12:00 Noon. Parliament will hold a Special Sitting at 2:00 p.m. to pay tribute to the late Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi. |
| Wednesday,
11 September 2024 |
The body will be transported to Nyakabingo, Kisoro District at 9:00a.m. Council Session at 2:00 p.m. to pay tribute to the late Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi. Church Service at 4:00 p.m.
Overnight vigil. |
| Thursday, 12
September 2024 |
Church Service at Nyakabingo Kisoro District.
Burial. |
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