Through her X platform, Minister in Charge of the Presidency Milly Babalanda revealed on Saturday that Ogwal had been given an official funeral.
“Dear countrymen, I wish to inform you that the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Gen. (Rtd) Kaguta Museveni, has granted an official burial to Hon. Imat Cecilia Atim Ogwal, the fallen Dokolo District Woman Representative (DWR),” Babalanda posted.
She also mentioned that the president would be present at the vigil held in the deceased’s honor. According to the funeral program released by Parliament, the fallen politician’s body is expected in the country on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
The program further indicates that Parliament will pay tribute to the Ogwal on Monday, and later the body will be taken to the deceased’s home in Bogolobi for vigil.
She will be laid to rest on Monday, January 27, 2024, at her ancestral home in Dog Gudu Cell, Alito Town Council, Kole district.