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Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni says the late Speaker of the 11th Parliament, Rt .Hon Jacob Oulanyah Emeritus kept his illness a secret until it worsened.
Uganda’s President and Chief mourner Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the State Funeral for Oulanyah’s body in a Casket at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala is seen paying respect to the deceased.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
While giving his speech as the ‘chief mourner’ at the State Funeral for the deceased in Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, the President said he only got to know about his condition shortly after he was flown out of the country to Dubai.
The Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament Rt. Hon.Anita Among Annet listens to the Health Minister Ruth Aceng at the State Funeral for Oulanyah in Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala,Uganda..Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The State Minister for Housing and Urban Development,Princess Persis Namuganza at the State Funeral for the fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The State Minister for Housing and Urban Development,Princess Persis Namuganza at the State Funeral for the fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The State Minister for Housing and Urban Development,Princess Persis Namuganza at the State Funeral for the fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah in Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Kampala Capital City Authority Executive Director Ms.Dorothy Kisaka is seen with other guests at the State Funeral for Oulanyah at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Kampala Capital City Authority Executive Director Ms.Dorothy Kisaka is seen with other guests at the State Funeral for Oulanyah at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Kampala Capital City Authority Executive Director Ms.Dorothy Kisaka is seen with other guests at the State Funeral for Oulanyah at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Uganda’s President and Chief mourner Yowetri Kaguta Museveni at the State Funeral for the deceased at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala being received by the Speaker of Parliament Rt.Hon. Anita Among Annet together with her Deputy Rt.Hon.Thomas Tayebwa.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The body of Uganda’s fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah lies in State at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala Wednesday 6th April,2022.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The body of the fallen Speaker Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah lies in State at at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala Wednesday 6th April,2022.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Orphans prepare to lay a wreath on the Casket of their fallen father and Speaker of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah lying in State at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala Wednesday 6th April,2022.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Uganda’s President and Chief mourner Yoweri Kaguta Museveni accompanied by the first lady and Minister Of Education Hon.Janet Kataha Museveni on the way to lay wreaths on the Casket of the fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah during the State Funeral for the deceased at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala Wednesday 6th,March,2022.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
According to his medical report, Oulanyah had traveled following complications he suffered to his gut after an hernia operation. The deceased was reportedly unable to eat or drink because the gut was obstructed.
“I got to know about his health when he was in Dubai, He was involved in all the politics in Omoro, CEC etc, If I had known,I would have told him to concentrate on his health. That speakership is very dangerous,sitting there the whole day. You shouldnt accept that if you have some health issues,” Museveni said.
The Uganda Bikers Association (UBA) has paid tribute to the former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah by presenting a white helmet to the family as a sign that the biker is gone.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The Uganda Bikers Association (UBA) has paid tribute to former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah by presenting a white helmet to the family as a sign that the biker is gone.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Traditional dancers mourn in style as they entertain at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala Wednesday 6th April,2022.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Traditional dancers mourn in style as they entertain at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala Wednesday 6th April,2022.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Traditional dancers mourn in style as they entertain at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala Wednesday 6th April,2022.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The body of Uganda’s fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah lies in State at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala Wednesday 6th April,2022.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
A Choir is seen singing durings a State funeral for the fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Members of Parliament mourn their fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah in Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Members of Parliament and other guests mourn their fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah in Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Members of Parliament mourn their fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah in Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Members of Parliament mourn their fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah in Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Religious leaders pray for the fallen Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah in Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Museveni advised the public to treat one’s health as a big weapon that needs to be handled delicately.
“Health is a weapon. If you are fighters for Africa, you must pay attention to health because you must use it to fight for Africa. That is why i discourage people from taking alcohol. It is not good for your health.” he added\
Museveni Eulogises Oulanyah
Museveni described the deceased former speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah as a man who used his talents well to benefit the country he worked for. Museveni says he realized the potential the deceased had when he was chairing the Legal Committee in Parliament adding that losing him was a big loss .
“Losing him was a big loss because he was coming up and the country was going to benefit from him, Oulanyah was young but had already made impact. As NRM, we started dealing with him when he was the chairperson of the Parliamentary legal committee although he was still in UPC, but we noticed him and saw that he had potential,”Museveni said
He further described him as a man who broke the norms of sectarianism and tribalism. He explains that despite working toards unity and peace in Northern Uganda, he served as a Speaker for all.
“He broke away from sectarian politics of opposition and made good contribution to the country.I don’t want to hear talk of northern. He was not speaker of north but Uganda. When you hear opportunists talking of northern Uganda, tell them to shut up. NRM supported him not because he was this or that but because was good cadre. He would never have won if NRM didn’t support him. Ugandans supported him because of his patriotism and pan Africanism and not