Uganda’s ambassador to Kenya and Seychelles, Dr. Hassan Galiwango has died. He died this morning at the Nairobi Hospital in Kenya.
Reports indicate that Dr. Galiwango has been ill for a while. Last week, he was airlifted to Nairobi Hospital in critical condition.
Dr Galiwango was appointed High Commissioner in October 2020 to replace Phibby Otaala, who had left office to contest for a political seat back home. However, Ms Otaala protested his appointment and declined to hand over the post, arguing that she had not been recalled.
Dr Hassan Wasswa Galiwango thank you for educating me. Thank you for being a father. Thank you for impacting on the lives of many. Thank you for being one of the greatest teachers of African history. Rest well our giant.
— Chris Obore (@ChrisObore1) January 16, 2023
Dr Galiwango later presented his credentials to then president Uhuru Kenyatta on March 3, 2021.
Before his appointment as High Commissioner, Dr Galiwango had been a long-serving director of finance and administration at The National Resistance Movement (NRM) secretariat.
Very disturbing news about the passing of our Ambassador to Nairobi Dr Hassan Galiwango. So sad. Dr Hassan was such a committed officer to duty & gave it all his best. He loved his work. He made Nairobi real home for all of us. SAD! My sincere Condolences to his family. #MSRIP pic.twitter.com/BRmZFIbGVN
— Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11 (@FrankTumwebazek) January 16, 2023
Dr. Galilwango worked as a party mobilizer and director of finance and administration for the National Resistance Movement until 2021, when President Museveni appointed him Uganda’s ambassador to Kenya and Seychelles, succeeding Phibby Otaala.
My Sincere condolences to you my sister Hon.Connie Galiwango and the family upon the demise of Ambassador Dr. Hassan Galiwango.We shall always remember his dedicated service to his country ,Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. pic.twitter.com/s0debaGhzy
— Anita Annet Among (@AnitahAmong) January 16, 2023
Dr. Galilwango is also the husband of Mbale City Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Connie Galiwango Kanakayenze.
Condolences began pouring in with Ugandans on Twitter eulogising him as a “committed officer”, who gave his best at work to ensure the rights and welfare of Ugandans are upheld.