President Museveni has hailed the late former Minister of Education, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, for her extraordinary contributions to Uganda’s education sector, describing her as an outstanding educationalist who dedicated her life to nurturing the country’s human capital.
Bitamazire passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 84.
In a message read by Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo during Bitamazire’s burial at Kibugga Village, Budde Subcounty, Butambala District, Museveni highlighted the late minister’s pivotal role in advancing Uganda’s education system.
