The Parliament of Uganda is to hold a special session to mourn the fallen former Prime Minister, Prof Apollo Robinson Nsibambi.
Nsibambi who served as prime minister from 1999 until 2011, died at his home in Rubaga division on Tuesday evening.
President Yoweri Museveni said on Twitter; “I have learnt of the untimely passing of the former prime minister, Prof Apolo Nsibambi. He was a true patriot and great academic. The country will miss him.”
Museveni’s message said he had instructed current prime minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda to lead a team that will ensure that Nsibambi gets a befitting send-off.
The Parliament Director of Communication and Public Affairs, Chris Obore says they have begun consultations with government and the family of the deceased to arrange for a special sitting so that members can pay tribute to the fallen Statesman;
On her part, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament Betty Aol Ochan has eulogized the Late Professor as a selfless person who worked to unite all people.
Democratic Party president, Norbert Mao in a Twitter message also paid tribute to the deceased; “I’m saddened to learn of the death of former Prime Minister Prof Apolo Nsibambi. I convey my condolences to his family and also to all Ugandans. An accomplished academic who transitioned smoothly into the political arena, Nsibambi served with integrity, dignity and class. RIP”
The late Nsibambi was born on October 25, 1940. He attended King’s College Budo for his high school education and held a Bachelor of Science degree in economics with honors from the Makerere University under London University.
He also held a Master of Arts degree in political science from the University of Chicago in the United States.
His Doctor of Philosophy degree was obtained from the University of Nairobi. Professor Nsibambi was married to the late Rhoda Nsibambi who died at 62 in 2001. He later married Esther Nakiboneka Kabuuza with whom he has been living until his demise.
