Veteran journalist Onapito Ekomoloit will be laid to rest in November 2024, as announced by the government. This decision was made after a meeting between Onapito’s family, lawyer, and the National Organising Committee (N.O.C) at the Cabinet library, where they agreed to align the burial arrangements with Onapito’s will ¹. Presidency Minister Milly Babalanda confirmed that the burial will take place in late November, respecting Onapito’s wishes as outlined in his will.
Onapito passed away on September 27 at Kampala Hospital due to lung cancer at the age of 58. Teso elders have been actively planning his send-off, and the National Organising Committee, family, and Parliament will provide updates on the final arrangements in early November.
Notably, Onapito had a distinguished career, serving as President Museveni’s Press Secretary and later as Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs at Nile Breweries (NBL) for 17 years, starting in 2006. His contributions to Uganda’s journalism and public service will be remembered and honored during his burial in November.
