Forum for Democratic Change party strongman Kizza Besigye and Minister for Information and Communication technology, Frank Tumwebaze have both expressed shock at the untimely death of UBC Icon, Andrew Patrick Luwandaga.
Luwandaga passed on Saturday October 22, 2016 and the cause of his death is yet to be made public but the two leaders commend the veteran sports analyst for his contribution to the country.
“My heart and thoughts with many others in grieving for Andrew Luwandaga. Condolences to family relatives and friends.” Besigye posted.
For his part, Mr Tumwebaze who is the line minister under which Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) formerly Radio Uganda and Uganda Television falls, posted “RIP our Icon, it’s a loss. On behalf of the broadcasting sector, I extend my deepest condolences”
Mr Luwandaga aged 61, has worked the national broadcaster since the 1970s and at the time of his death, he was head of sports and current affairs.
A funeral service is underway at Namirembe Cathedral before he is laid to rest at Wamala Katooke in Kawempe at 4pm.
