By the Independent Team
Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Hon Eriya Kategaya has passed away.
Early this year in January Kategaya was admitted in Nairobi Hospital and reports from doctors and family said he was improving and responding well to medication.
Kategaya, 67, has been a long-time friend of president Museveni with their relationship dating back as far as their childhood.
A Lawyer by profession with a degree from the University of Dar-es-Salaam he was considered by many as the number two after president Museveni.
He has been in active politics since the late 1970’s and was part of Museveni’s Front for National Salvation (FRONASA), a group that helped topple Idi Amin in 1979.
Details concerning the cause of his death are yet to be confirmed.
More details to follow …….
IT IS BAD DAT AT DA AGE OF 67 HE WAS STILL IN ACTIVE POLITICS. FELOW UGANDANS, WY CANT WE LEARN 2 RETIRE?
Death has grabbed museveni’s father and now afriend.
Eriya, was one of those wise and thinking politicians this country has ever had. I will miss your political role in this country brother!
sorry to whom it may concern. at that age he must have accomplished 80% of his dreams. we hope this time the home of the late first premier is in a good state to hold this burial. on his mother’s burial the door was broke coz the casket was big. the kahouse too local. RIP
His death has really touched many wise Ugandans most especially when it comes to political life! May his soul rest in eternal life!
Neky’obusaasi! There is nothing that happens beyond God’s sovereign control.
this is the saddest news for me and my sister to hear of late he was the greatest uncle we have ever known so far , we cant be there to show our grief but our hearts are there with you all , all our deepest sympathy from jane and charity ( london) uk this is on behalf of our dear father francis Buringa
so sad! uganda has lost a prominent person.may his soul rest in eternal peace.
Condolences to the family. He contributed to the the ugandan cause. Athough he is remembered as a betrayer to democracy when he returned to serve Museveni……even after disagreement on the country’s governance! Serving in the regime he had discredited till his death is an indicator of a man who couldnot be trusted by his word………..a trait of his boss Museveni whom he had criticised!
My heart felt condolences go out to the family, I thank Hon Eriya Kategay for what he has contributed to this country in his life time. RIP
Adeous Ndugu, you truly led a corruption free life. RIP
Very very sad
Guys please avoid rude comments when they are to someone who has passed away.Always learn to put yourself in other people’s shoes.Dont be mean en HEARTLESS!!!
Dear Kategaya May God Put your souls to rest in Peace. Amen
rest in peace