The motion to pay tribute to the late academician and renowned politician was moved by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs  Eriya Kategaya.

His motion was seconded by Leader of the Opposition Nandala Mafabi and Minister for ICT Ruhakana Rugunda.

Eriya Kategaya

Minister Kategaya described the late Nabudere as one of the politicians who fought for the independence of Uganda.

As a young man, he joined Uganda People’s Congress and made tremendous contributions to the politics of liberation.

Reminiscing through his days with the late academician and politician, Kategaya eulogized him for his contributions to the Moshi Conference and later the Uganda National Liberation Front that brought together Ugandan exiles in Tanzania who later overthrew the government of Idi Amin.

Kategaya said that Nabudere  was nationalistic, patriotic and a Pan Africanist. He loved Uganda and worked for the good of Uganda.

The Leader of the Opposition Hon. Nandala Mafabi described the day as a very black day for the sons and daughters of the mountains of the sun.

He hailed government for having decided to recognize Prof. Nabudere, but wished he had been given glowing credit when he still lived.

Nandara  said that Nabudere  was  a very consistent, trustworthy and dependable person who never misused his political office when he was appointed a government minister.

The Leader of the Opposition appealed to legislators to ensure that Uganda is fully liberated for all, which was one of Nabudere’s dreams.

ICT Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda who described him as a personal friend and mentor recalled his days with the Professor Nabudere who guided him through his early years as a student politician.

He eulogized the late Professor and his family for their personal contribution to his life during his life in exile.

Opposition politicians hailed government for having provided a platform for legislators to pay tribute to the Late Professor.
Professor Nabudere was eulogized as a trustworthy incorruptible individual and a researcher who has published many books and articles.

During his days as a politician, he served in the National Consultative Council, cabinet minister, member of the constituent Assembly that formulated the 1995 constitution.

“He was a Ugandan who did his part and in our view our political differences did not diminish his contribution. He believed ignorance was one of the causes of underdevelopment and fought hard to see it diminish,” Minister Kategaya told Parliament.

Prof. Dani Wadada Nabudere was born on December 15, 1932 in Bamuyamba Village in Budadiri. He exhibited a high level of economic excellence and served as Professor in several universities in Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya and Dare salaam.

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The country on Tuesday woke up to the sad news of the death of Prof. Dani Nabudere, one of Uganda’s renown academics.

Nabudere died last evening at his home in Busamaga, Sironko district.

Justice Ogola who was apersonal friend to the late says the country has lost some one very important who servd in various capacities and worked for the good of the country

Prof. Nabudere becomes the second member of the Gang of four to pass on after the Late Omwony Ojok, leaving Yash Tandon and Edward Rugumayo as the surviving members.

The gang of four led deliberations on how Uganda should be ruled following the over throw of the Late President Amin Dada.

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Prof. Nabudere a leading academic and development specialist reportedly collapsed at his home in the early hours of Wednesday (today). One of his sons, Mudimi Nabudere told reporters that Prof. Nabudere is suspected to have died of a heart attack.

late prof. Dani Nabudere

Mudimi says his father had been battling hypertension and diabetes for a long time, Prof. Nabudere’s body has been taken to Mbale referral hospital for post-mortem.

At the time of his death, Prof. Nabudere is said to have been 78 years old and had retired from public offices but was serving as a senior lecturer at Islamic University in Mbale (IUIU).

Apart from his work as Professor at the Islamic University Nabudere has been Executive Director of the Marcus Garvey Pan-Afrikan Institute, Mbale, Uganda. He is a barrister and former member of the UNLF government.

He served in the in the government of late Dr. Apollo Milton Obote between 1979 and 1980 in the ministries of Cultural, Community Development and Rehabilitation and Justice.

He is renowned for his role in the liberation struggle of Uganda and was part of the Gang of Four, which included himself, Yash Tandon, the late Omwony Ojok and Edward Rugumayo.

Nabudere obtained the degree of law in London in 1963 and was admitted as a barrister at law, Lincolns Inn, London, in the same year.

He was previously Associate Professor at the University of Dar es Salaam and Visiting Professor at the University of Zimbabwe.

He also served as President of the African Association of Political Science from 1983 to 1985 and Vice-President of the International Science Association (IPSA) from 1985 to 1988.

Prof. Nabudere was engaged in a collaboration arrangement with the University of South Africa in joint research projects under the umbrella theme of “Reclaiming the Future”.

Prof. Nabudere will be remembered for his distinguished contribution in the education sector and politics of the country.

His son Mudimi says Prof. Nabudere will be buried next week to give time to his sons and relatives outside the country to come and burry.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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