Thank you all for according the Late J C Kiwanuka a hero’s send off
I wish to take this opportunity to thank all who played some role in seeing that the Late J C Kiwanuka is accorded a decent send off as a hero. Many times we don’t need to stand up and request people to recognize us, they will voluntarily. Many were touched when they learnt that the great teacher had breathed his last. His good deeds were being rewarded. I thank all those who not only quoted my works but also used them well to inform the general public about the passing on of the great teacher, the Newvision; Bukedde newspapers and other media houses. I did not know that the Late J C was a clan mate of mine (Mamba under Gabunga the head of the clan) this is because his clan name remained unknown to many. He was my great Mathematics teacher both at O ‘level and at Higher School. He was our parent as he kept on giving us parental advice and guidance. He was a role model whom we would emulate as we prepared for career life. He was a spiritual counselor.
I have learnt a few lessons while interacting with the Late J C Kiwanuka. The 1st is that these old people need to be cared for and it is bad to keep them lonely. 2ndly, they want to be recognized and remembered for roles they played when they were still active players in life, and when this is not done they feel they are forgotten. 3rd that he was above his family, and on asking him how he wished to be remembered, he would always have St. Mary’s Old Boys as the institution he believed in that was worth remembering him more so given the life sacrifices he made to see it shine. I wish to thank the Old Boys for not being selfish, at least they were friends of J C Kiwanuka and even in death they showed this love for their great teacher.
It is time we believed that information and how it moves can also move things. I thank God for having given me the ability and courage to do what I was and have been able to do for the Late J C Kiwanuka. Little did I know that this information was to greatly contribute to the fame of the Late at the time of his death. Believe it or not, information is power. I wish to thank Dr. Kkolokolo an Old Boy of SMACK in France for he has been there for me all the time. We jointly worked on the Morning Star Magazine which was dedicated to now the Late J C Kiwanuka and the contribution of the Doctor made the publication a high profile one. When Dr. Kkolokolo learnt about the death of J C, he knew I was to make an input into circulating the information and he did not only raise shs 42,550 to see me meet the logistics, but also contributed shs 50,000 to the family; and the Doctor had all along sent money through me to deliver to the Late J C Kiwanuka. The Old Boys of SMACK are challenged, we need to be above trivial and mature and that way we shall command respect in society.
The works on the Late J C Kiwanuka are divided into:
1. The Editorial;
2. J C Kiwanuka fare thee well (weraba) - Appeal to MPs who are SMACK OBs to move a motion of thanks
3. J C Kiwanuka fare thee well (weraba) - Some of the students taught by the Late J C
4. J C Kiwanuka fare thee well (weraba) – Testimonials
5. J C Kiwanuka fare thee well (weraba)
6. The Morning Star – a publication which was dedicated to his dedicated service.
On June 11, 2010, I started work on the J C Kiwanuka Blog, little did I know that the following day he was to depart this world!
“Taata J C Kiwanuka, rest in peace.”
DUC IN ALTUM
Prossy Nakalembe a Heroine
The orphaned girl in the photo above had the hands on experience as the final 'official' nurse of the Late J C Kiwanuka. Prossy was got from her vacation to J C's home; she was given tips on how to nurse the late, and she courageously took up the challenging work. She says, it was a challenge and an experience to be entrusted with the life of her grand father, who according to Nakalembe was so grateful as the roles the young girl played helped very much to prolong the Late J C's life.
Prossy is an orphan who is still in her Senior Six (HSC) vacation. She hopes to join the University later this year. Nakalembe says that though the grand pa was in pain, he never told her or showed that he was fade up of life.
One fact which is proof that the late was so touched by this girls' roles, is that he went a step and informed her of his clan name, which unfortunately Nakalembe did not write down yet she says it is not a commonly used name. It is true that efforts are still on to see that we get to know the late's clan name.
Nakelembe, that you for that dedication to your Late grand father.
Willy,
Thank you so much for this very excellent input
which has enabled us to know a lot more about J. C.
and at the same time to fully get into picture on
events surrounding this very great man's death.
Speaking as an OB living abroad, I'd sincerely say, without
any hesitation, that this blog on J. C. has enabled us to get
into genuine mourning that befits the dignity of a person like
Prof J. C. Kiwanuka! Thank you for the form, style and expert content.
I seize the opportunity to thank all alumni who really mourned this parent.
I can't indeed forget the Brothers and SMACK!
On the day we marked the Old Boys re – union at St. Mary’s College Kisubi during 2006; I asked the Late J C Kiwanuka how come he had a 4 year course while those who came after him like Mr. Basil Kiwanuka (1943 – 1945) spent 3 years for Cambridge School Certificate (CSC). J C told me that it was because at their time, an Intermediate Course known as matriculation Course had been introduced in 1937, and it was a one year course. This was being studied at SMACK instead of doing it at Makerere. By Basil’s time, this course had been removed.
Hello Old Boys,
This is to inform you that the Reunion day will take place at the School on the 12th September 2010.The day will start off with a SMACK Marathon in the morning . You are requested to send in your Nominations of O.Bs to be Awarded. For details PLEASE contact the SMACKOBA General Secretary, Mr. Mulema Mukasa on 0772639914 /0700403574.
Kind Regards,
Norah
