EDITOR
Leaders from Kanungu District and across the Kigezi region gathered to honor the late Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga, celebrating his remarkable contributions to community development and his enduring legacy.
The tribute session, chaired by Kanungu District Council Speaker Frank Byaruhanga, highlighted Garuga’s dedication to transforming communities through education, infrastructure, health, law and order, and housing.
Nyanga Subcounty Councillor Joshua Rukundo described Garuga as a unifying figure who served without discrimination based on religion, clan, or politics. He proposed renaming the Kerere–Hamurwa road in Garuga’s memory to serve as a lasting reminder of his impact.
Speaker Byaruhanga emphasized that Garuga’s influence extended beyond Kanungu to the entire Kigezi and Ankole regions and the nation at large. Hon. James Kaberuka, MP for Kinkizi West, urged mourners to honor Garuga’s legacy by committing to environmental conservation.
Captain Byaruhanga, a close friend of the late leader, assured attendees that Garuga’s spirit lives on through the permanent legacy he left behind.
Sister Bira Christine emotionally recounted Garuga’s generous support for Makiro Hill Girls Secondary School, where he purchased land and housing for the convent staff and paid school fees for needy students, leaving a lasting impact on the school community.
Among those present were the LC5 Chairpersons of Kisoro and Kabale, Kanungu RDC Ambrose Mwesigye, and other regional dignitaries.
The tribute underscored Dr. Garuga’s lifelong commitment to uplifting the community and left a powerful call to continue his work for future generations.
