{"id":121814,"date":"2026-04-11T07:40:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T07:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/minister-bunyoro-leaders-eulogize-kikuube-chairman-banura"},"modified":"2026-04-11T07:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T07:56:21","slug":"minister-bunyoro-leaders-eulogize-kikuube-chairman-banura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/minister-bunyoro-leaders-eulogize-kikuube-chairman-banura","title":{"rendered":"Minister Bunyoro Leaders Eulogize Kikuube Chairman Banura"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>Eulogies for Peter Banura poured in Wednesday during a Kikuube district council session, where leaders and local residents paid tribute to their fallen chairman.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>At exactly 9:30 a.m., the body of Banura arrived from Kampala aboard an A Plus Funeral Services van, accompanied by other vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>People of Kikuube, led by a UPDF brass band, waited at Rwomubazi, a border village between Hoima and Kikuube. Boda boda riders pushed their motorcycles in mourning, while mourners walked from Rwomubazi to Buhimba town council.<\/p>\n<p>During the procession, the district renamed a road after Banura, officially launched by Kikuube RDC Godwin Angalia as Banura Road.<\/p>\n<p>As the body reached Kikuube district headquarters around 10:30 a.m., political and technical leaders, including State Minister for Public Service Grace Mary Mugasa, struggled to hold back tears.<\/p>\n<p>The body was kept in the council chambers until a mass led by Msgr Robert Mugisa concluded around 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Council proceedings, chaired by Christopher Nkalu, featured tributes from leaders across the Bunyoro Kingdom, political circles, religious institutions, and the business community. Nkalu praised Banura as a man who loved peace and always listened before making decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Councilor Nestor Tumwesige of Kyangwali, who served under Banura as natural resources secretary, recalled his mentor\u2019s dedication.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe pushed to see Bugoma become a park because his desire was to make Kikuube a tourist destination. It\u2019s unfortunate he has died without seeing the fruits of his efforts,\u201d Tumwesige said.<\/p>\n<p>Kikuube RDC Godwin Angalia added that Banura\u2019s understanding of government and statesmanship made him a reliable partner in local governance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe would call me in case of any issue and suggest solutions. He never ran to media or backbit anyone. You have gone too soon,\u201d Angalia stated.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Namuyangu condemned the depletion of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve by locals claiming to be foresters.<\/p>\n<p>She revealed plans to transfer the forest to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and emphasized that once declared a national park, enforcement would be strict.<\/p>\n<p>Namuyangu lauded Banura as a nationalist who opposed tribalism and helped maintain peace in Kikuube, adding that his upbringing by Retired Major General Matayo Kyaligonza and his mother instilled in him responsibility and patriotism.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Mugasa called for government policies to screen drivers, including boda boda riders, to reduce the high number of road accidents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI appeal to MPs in the next Parliament to support this policy if it comes before the house,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The council formally moved a motion to honor Banura, presented by Vice Chairperson Vincent Opio and seconded by Buhimba Sub-county female councilor Ruth Kobusinge.<\/p>\n<p>Councilors Lisa Kwikiriza, Alex Byansi, and Liz Daizy highlighted Banura\u2019s mentorship and guidance, describing him as an advisor and parental figure.<\/p>\n<p>Kikuube Woman MP Flora Natumanya said Banura often counseled members of Parliament from the district.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe former district chairperson was a counselor to us as members of Parliament, and we could always consult him for advice,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>In a final tribute, the council approved naming one of the blocks of the yet-to-be-constructed Bunyoro University after Banura, recognizing his instrumental role in bringing the university to Kikuube instead of Hoima city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. Eulogies for Peter Banura poured in Wednesday during a Kikuube district council session, where leaders and local residents paid tribute to their fallen chairman. At exactly 9:30 a.m., the body of Banura arrived from Kampala aboard an A Plus Funeral Services van, accompanied by other vehicles. 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