President Museveni has paid tribute to his late former primary school teacher, Mzee George Kanyarwanda, describing him as a dedicated educator and community leader whose legacy will continue to inspire generations.
Museveni’s message was delivered on his behalf by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa during the burial ceremony held in Igara East, Bushenyi District on Friday. Tayebwa conveyed the President’s sympathies to the family, relatives and residents of greater Bushenyi who gathered to honor the late teacher.
In the remarks, Museveni said he was deeply saddened by the passing of Mzee Kanyarwanda, recalling that the late educator taught him, the late Eriya Kategaya and many other pupils at Kyamate Primary School in the 1950s.
Museveni praised Kanyarwanda for living a life marked by service and dedication to his community. According to the him, the deceased served in multiple capacities throughout his lifetime, including as a teacher, businessman, farmer and later as a Gomborora Chief, contributing significantly to local development and leadership.
“Although he has departed, his contribution and legacy will continue to inspire present and future generations,” the President said in the message, urging the children and grandchildren of the late Kanyarwanda to uphold and continue the good values and work he championed during his lifetime.
In his personal remarks, Tayebwa also conveyed his personal condolences to the family and thanked the people of Bushenyi for their continued support for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) during the recent general elections.
Tayebwa noted that despite his frail health, the late Kanyarwanda remained committed to civic duty. According to him, the elderly teacher was wheeled to a polling station on January 15, 2026, where he cast his vote for his long-time friend, President Museveni.
Tayebwa further told mourners that while the government had made significant progress over the years, the next term would prioritize fighting poverty across the country.
“We have made progress, but the coming term will focus on fighting poverty. It is our new guerrilla war,” he said, echoing the President’s call for renewed efforts toward economic transformation.
Tayebwa further encouraged citizens to work closely with their leaders and actively participate in development initiatives rather than viewing political leaders as the sole providers of support.
