Thousands of mourners are attending a requiem mass in honour of the slain Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Felix Kaweesi being celebrated by Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga at Rubaga Cathedral.
Kaweesi was brought down in a hail of fire on Friday by assailants reportedly riding motorcycles, just a few minutes after leaving his home in Kulambiro, on the outskirts on Kampala.
A devout Catholic, Kaweesi read the ‘First Reading’ during the mass celebrated by Pope Francis’ during his visit to Uganda in November 2015.
The late Kaweesi will be buried at his ancestral home in Lwengo district tomorrow. He is survived by a wife and children.
Archbishop Dr Cyprian Lwanga:
“Our presence in such big numbers reflects that Kaweesi has touched many lives in this country.”
“The entire country was shocked and saddened by the murder of our dear friend Kaweesi. Sympathy goes to the entire nation.”
“AIGP Felix took the 1st reading when the Pope came to Uganda. This surprised members of the Pope’s entourage.”
“The quality of life is much more important than the number of years lived.”
Meanwhile, Kaweesi’s two aides, his bodyguard Corporal Kenneth Erau and driver Godfrey Mambewa are to be laid to rest in Amuria and Mbale, their home districts, respectively.
‘This is to inform the Elgon fraternity once more that our dear son Mambewa who died in an attack with AIGP Felix Kaweesi is to be laid to rest at his home in Namunsi Central ‘B’ today 29th March, 2017. Please come and condole with the family. RIP’ wrote Ahamada Washaki, a relative of the deceased police officer.
*Police has blocked Kizza Besigye from accessing Rubaga Cathedral to attend the late AIGP Kaweesi’s requiem mass.
