Kabale Municipality Council yesterday convened a special sitting to mourn the passing of the former Municipality Mayor, Dr. Pius Ruhemurana, who dedicated 20 years of service to the community.

Chaired by Municipality Speaker Deogratias Byamukama, the council sitting was at Kabale Municipality Headquarters and councilors including Twahirwa Anteli, (representing elder persons), and Joelia Kakooza, former deputy mayor during Ruhemurana’s tenure, applauded the late for advocating for development of Kabale municipality.

Speaker Byamukama, reflecting on Dr. Ruhemurana’s legacy he said he was a passionate political leader, serving as an exemplary figurehead for the municipality and the Kabale Diocese. Emmanuel Sentaro Byamugisha the kabale municipal mayor who succeeded the late Dr. Ruhemurana described him as a committed leader to justice and transparency.

Kabale Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Dr. Nicholas Kamara, lauded him for his profound connection with the community, emphasizing his genuine care for the people he served and his deep commitment to his family. Dr. Pius Ruhemurana died of stroke on Wednesday April 24th at Rugarama Hospital and he will be laid to rest today at his home village in Kashumuruzi in Kashambya Sub-County, Rukiga district.