NTUNGAMO, UGANDA– People have been urged to establish exemplary sites that will endure as lasting markers of humanity’s passage for future generations after their death.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This was revealed by Rev. Timuzigu Ruth, the parish priest of Rukarango Church of Uganda, during the burial of the late Eng. Joab Turyamubona in Rutooma, Ihunga sub-county, Ntungamo District.
The late Eng. Joab Turyamubona, a former contractor at the Ministry of Works and Transport, succumbed to diabetes last week on Friday at the age of 54.
Rev. Ruth urged the living to view their time on earth not merely as a passage, but as an opportunity to establish “exemplary sites” and lasting markers of humanity’s journey for future generations.
“As human beings, it is both our privilege and our sacred duty to labor with diligence, placing our unwavering trust in God, while striving with purpose to build a meaningful and lasting legacy during our brief time on this earth,” Rev. Ruth stated.
Late Eng. Joab Turyamubona, succumbed to diabetes on Friday, leaving a void in his family and community, where he was celebrated for his innovation and hard work.
Joab’s surviving widow, Ms. Turyabagye Juliet, painted a portrait of her late husband as a devoted and equitable father, a pillar of love and fairness to his children.
She recalled that her husband struggled with diabetes and high blood pressure, which took a turn for the worse in November last year despite ongoing treatment, painting a picture of a painful decline.
“My husband started to experience health deterioration a few years ago. It was during this time that we sought medical attention and discovered he had diabetes and high blood pressure. He continued receiving treatment until around November last year, when his condition worsened significantly,” Ms. Turyabagye shared.
The deceased leaves behind five children, two boys and three girls, who remembered their father as a caring parent who placed a profound value on education.
Eng. Asaph Arineitwe, a Commissioner at the Ministry of Education and Sports and a former colleague, recounted their time working together at the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA).
He emphasized that the late was a hardworking individual who naturally gravitated toward highly educated people, maintaining connections that enriched his life and work, despite having no formal education.
“He connected me at the job and later became one of my best employees among the staff. He was so innovative; he was the first person to start a mobile money business and welding services in Kajara. I also knew him as a good footballer before transitioning into a referee in local sports,” Eng. Asaph recalled.
Nfunzaki Deo, the LC III Chairman of Ihunga Sub-county, called on parents to prioritize the education of their children, framing it as the fundamental pathway to development.
He further charged youth to avoid engaging in harmful habits such as alcoholism and drug abuse, before encouraging the community to emulate Joab’s good deeds and works.
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