Simon was born on January 7, 1956, at Albert Cook Hospital Mengo, Kampala, and died on 15th February 2020, aged 64. He is survived by 10 children and their respective mothers.
About the obituary project
We know the pain to family, close relatives, and friends when a loved one dies. But a befitting tribute of the life well-lived by the late is always treasured. This may be the best gift not only to the late but old friends in distant lands and the future generation to know who the person truly was. We write obituaries or tributes to tell stories of Ugandans, dead or alive, that are often poorly told. And we provide this service free of charge. To read some tributes, click here. The project founder I am called Mustapha Bernabas Mugisa, aka…
George Floyd: the unfortunate death in a land of the free
The increasing instances of unfortunate death especially of black Americans is of concern to us all who harbor the American dream. The land of opportunities is slowly becoming the headquarters of racism, danger, and early death. It is increasingly difficult to be safe and free in America. A spate of mass shootings at innocent school children on one hand, and increasing police murders, is worrisome. The case of George Floyd who was murdered in helpless groans is very unfortunate. Imagine being handcuffed, with your stomach lying on the ground, with four police officers just looking. Do not imagine. This is…
The end of a Ravi Zacharias (March 1946 -May 2020) – a global icon falls
He taught us to speak out for what we stand for. He was not just a Christian defender. He was a teacher. A professor. An author. A leader. A mentor. A writer. An educated man. A great orator. A researcher. A philosopher. And a man who was not afraid to speak and stand for what he believed in. Many of us follow blindly the religions we inherit from our parents, grandparents, and elders. We are exposed to one religion that we practice from birth to death. We get trained in one religion. We are never educated. Accordingly, we speak from…
A tribute to Professor Joseph Kasumba Ssewanyana (1955 – 2020), a giant academician and leader
In our local language, we say “those who know, do not go around telling everyone how much they know.” A very principled and clearheaded man, Prof Joseph Kasumba Ssewanyana was a down to earth person who spoke through action. An accomplished academician and executive, he never allowed his achievements to go over his head. He was always calm, humble and a true servant of God. On 25th March 2020, Professor Joseph Ssewanyana went to be with the Lord. He was born on February 28, 1955. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Sarah Ssewanyana, and six children. And many relatives,…
Sam. F. Owori: A jolly good fellow
Sam Frobisher Owori, a man of great humility and integrity, died on July 13th, aged 76. He achieved more moral capital, most people just dream of. No one quite believed the late evening news that Sam was gone! Where, we all asked. It just wasn’t adding up: death as a result of surgery on the left leg in a US hospital! I too, refuted. It cannot be true. He had just said good bye. He had done so several times that it became normal. He always returned as promised. That was Samuel Frobisher Owori – very calm, yet firm and…
