Museveni mourns Kigezi NRM cadre Christopher Mulenga
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to the late Christopher Mulenga, a long-serving NRM district councillor and party official in Kigezi. Mulenga was honored for his contributions to local entrepreneurship and his role in mentoring young politicians within the NRM party.
Why it matters
The eulogy highlights the political influence of the NRM party at the local government level and the importance of veteran cadres in maintaining party continuity in Uganda.
President Museveni has eulogised the late Christopher Mulenga, 86, as a dependable NRM cadre and responsible leader who championed the interests of ordinary people in Kigezi, particularly through entrepreneurship and business.
Mr Mulenga died on August 28 at a private health facility in Kabale town after battling diabetes for a long time, according to his son, Mr John Ngarukiye.
He is survived by 12 children, about 30 grandchildren and about five great-grandchildren.
Mr Mulenga served for 31 years as a district councillor representing Northern Division at Kabale District Council, where he also served for many years as the NRM chief whip.
He was also the NRM treasurer for Kabale District, a position he used to mentor young politicians and encourage them to embrace NRM politics.
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