President Museveni has Eulogised Rt Rev Dr Albert Edward Baharagate Bishop Emeritus Hoima Catholic Diocese.
President Museveni who supported the funeral with Shs20m described the late as a committed and selfless servant of God and called upon Christians to emulate his good deeds.
The President was represented by the Prime Minister of Uganda Rt Hon Nabbanja Robinah during a burrial ceremony held at our lady of lourds Cathedral Bujumbura in Hoima City.
The Rt. Rev Albert Edward Baharagate Akiiki died at the age of 93 on Wednesday, April 5 at Nsambya Hospital after battling diabetes for many years.
Baharagate was born on February 25th, 1930, in Nyamigisa Village, in Masindi District. He was ordained a priest on December 7, 1958, appointed Bishop of Hoima on July 7, 1969 and was consecrated a bishop of Hoima on August 1, 1969 by Pope Paul VI.
On March 9, 1991, Baharagate resigned as Bishop of Hoima.