Bonfire as Speaker Jacob Oulanyah’s Body Spends Night in Parliament; MPs Hold Night Vigil

The body of Jacob Oulanyah, the fallen former Speaker of the 11th Parliament, spent April 05 night in Parliament. 

Speaker Oulanyah died on March 20. (Read Story Here).

Oulanyah’s body was returned on April 01 amidst tears at the Entebbe International Airport. (Read Story Here).

The former speaker’s body was taken to his home in Muyenga, Kampala, on April 03. (Read Story Here).

On Tuesday, the body was brought to parliament where MPs paid tribute to Oulanyah.

The MPs also agreed on an annual Jacob Oulanyah Memorial Day. (Read Story Here).

Members of Parliament, staff and the family of the former Speaker Oulanyah kept vigil at Parliament House where the body of late is lying in state.

A bonfire was lit at Parliament during the vigil.

The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa was among the mourners attending the vigil and night service.

A national service to honour Oulanyah will be held at the Kololo Independence Grounds on April 06. (Read Full Program of Jacob Oulanyah burial activities HERE).

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