EDITOR
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Muyogo Village, Ntungamo Sub-County, to pay their last respects to the late Mable Rutogo, a respected church elder and prominent businesswoman, who passed away at the age of 87.
The late Rutogo, who lived as a widow for more than 45 years, endured a challenging life in exile during the 1980s after the Banyarwanda were deported from Uganda in 1982. She fled with her 10 children and lived in Rwanda until her return in 1987.
Speakers at the burial praised her remarkable contributions to the community where she was born. Many highlighted her role in mentoring young people in business, education, culture, and religion, as well as instilling strong values in her children and neighbors.
High Court Justice Emmanuel Baguma, a nephew of the deceased and widely known for his high-profile rulings, commended Rutogo’s determination and discipline during the family’s time in exile. He recalled how she not only nurtured her children but also started a church for Ugandan exiles in Rwanda — an idea that later inspired the founding of Muyogo Church of Uganda.
Rev. Canon Joram Akoragye, Dean of St. Matthew Cathedral, Kyamate, described Rutogo as one of the last of a rare generation of women who nurtured entire villages and embraced communal responsibility for raising and disciplining children. He urged today’s generation to emulate her values and dedication to community life.
The burial was attended by several dignitaries, including former Ntungamo District Chairperson John Wycliffe Karazarwe, Members of Parliament, and district leaders, who all paid tribute to her enduring legacy.
