Former Security Minister, General Elly Tumwine, passed on this morning at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi. He died at the age of 68.
Reactions to his announcement have been varied, with some praising the bush war veteran and others demonizing him.
General Elly Tumwine might have made statements that angered many especially after the Kampala shootings during presidential campaigns, but it doesn't take away the fact that he was a liberator! #RIPGenEllyTumwine pic.twitter.com/qvjFw6ZCD4
— Sudhir Byaruhanga (@Sudhirntv) August 25, 2022
I have received the sad news of the passing of RO/00023 Gen. Elly Tumwine.
— General Edward Katumba Wamala (@GenWamala) August 25, 2022
I send my sincere condolences to H.E @KagutaMuseveni, the family of Gen. Tumwine, the UPDF/NRA fraternity and all those whose lives he touched.
RIP soldier! pic.twitter.com/aieAy7GTSZ
Former Security Minister Elly Tumwine has rested. Tumwine fired the first bullet after the launch of the NRA war. “We Fought, we Fought” has been his greatest slogan. @bbstvug pic.twitter.com/ElvcFapMxL
— Culton Scovia Nakamya (@CultonScovia) August 25, 2022
Innocent 50plus Ugandans they killed on the streets of Kampala on Nov 18th and 19th , these are innocent people and Elly Tumwine had to say this infront of the media ! Ugandans want us to havs mercy on his death ! No way boi .ali mu geyeena alinze muchebeni pic.twitter.com/c5HAXWzAQm
— PIUS JADWAR (@One_PiusJadwar) August 25, 2022
Okay Elly Tumwine is dead, the moment Ugandans start spreading news about your death, just start doing the needful 👐🏽
— Mey-tha$👩🏽⚕️😎 (@marthameyveis) August 25, 2022
I fear Ugandans.
Gen. Elly Tumwine is a legend. He will be greatly remembered for firing his first shot, which marked the beginning of the liberation war!
— 𝐌𝐑. 𝐉𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐍 (@MrJordanposts) August 25, 2022
For almost 61 years, he had remained steadfastly devoted to our CIC, Rtd Gen @KagutaMuseveni. Sir, we bow to you. You are a heroine.
RIP 🙏 pic.twitter.com/JbXKYFUMA8
True we all die someday the goal is never to live forever but to create a memory and not be a reason for why most are suffering. What matters is the legacy you leave behind but unfortunately !!!!. "The Army has the right to shoot and kill you" Elly Tumwine pic.twitter.com/p9g8BKGvvS
— The Ghetto Child 🔧 (@OscarJrUG) August 25, 2022
What a tragedy! Uganda has lost a true hero, a selfless Commander and leader. A man of unquestionable character and values! Our #Kazo community will always miss you, Gen. Elly Tumwine.
— Jennifer Muheesi (@JenniferMuheesi) August 25, 2022
May the Almighty receive your soul with mercy. Till we meet again. 🙏#MaamaKazo pic.twitter.com/Jnr680dZo9
So you bringing back the bu videos of the Lt. Gen Elly Tumwine what’s ur mission or target should we also post or say your old sins and spiritual words of u not being happy with ur friends who are successful in their lives 😏🤔
— Mr. Social Media Monster👹 (@davidsancez256) August 25, 2022
Fellow Ugandans even if General Elly Tumwine Wronged many of us, we are not the one that must judge him, God will judge him mercy fully Rest In Peace Afande #RIPEllyTumwine 🙏 pic.twitter.com/vAXMwICFRL
— Angella Summer Namubiru (@AngellaSummer_) August 25, 2022