The government has released the burial program for the late Gen Elly Tumwine who succumbed to cancer on Thursday this week at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi.
In a statement issued by the Minister of ICT Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Gen Tumwine’s casket will not be taken to parliament as has been a practice for high-ranking government officials of his stature.
The official vigil for the late four-star general will be held today at his home in Nakasero, Kampala, and this will be followed by national prayers to be held at Kololo Ceremonial grounds on Monday, August 29.
After the prayers, the body will be flown to his ancestral home at Mukuru village, Rwemikoma Sub County in Kazo District where they will hold a requiem service.
Gen Tumwine will be laid to rest on Tuesday.