By Spy Uganda
Kisoro District Council has endorsed Ruth Mateke, the younger sister of the late Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, former Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament, as her successor.
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.
The motion was introduced by Nyakinama Sub-county LC5 Councilor, Ms Dianah Nakato during a special council session held to honor the former state defence minister on Wednesday.
John Kamara Nizeyimana, the MP for Bufumbira North County, presented Ruth Nyiraneza Mateke to mourners as the family’s proposed successor to Sarah Mateke.
Kamara noted that nominating a successor would prevent the confusion witnessed during the Bukimbiri by-election.
Mateke will be laid to rest on Thursday at her ancestral home in Nyakabingo, Kisoro district.
See Her Burial Program Below;
| 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. |
