The family of the late Cedric Babu Ndilima has released a tentative funeral program following his passing at the age of 49 after battling severe heart failure.
It is remembered that Cedric Babu passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
Plans are in motion to repatriate Cedric’s body back to Uganda, where he served as the vice chairman for Kampala in the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU).
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Furthermore, Michael Mawanda, the PLU’s Director of Mobilization, anticipates the body’s return to Uganda by midweek, with an expected arrival on either Wednesday or Thursday. Final funeral arrangements will be made once the exact return date is confirmed.
Funeral Program Details for the Late Cedric Babu is as shown below:Â
The family has outlined a tentative funeral program, commencing on Sunday, June 1. Evening prayers will be held at Cedric’s residence in Kololo on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at 5:00 PM each day.
On Wednesday, June 4, a mass will follow at 6:00 PM at Captain Francis Babu’s residence in Naguru, leading to a night vigil at 8:00 PM.
On Thursday, June 5, another mass and vigil will occur at the Naguru residence. A requiem mass is scheduled for Friday, June 6, at Rubaga Cathedral, followed by the transfer of the body to the family home in Kamengo for an evening vigil.
In conclusion, the final funeral ceremony of Cedric Babu will be on Saturday, June 7, in Kamengo at 4:00pm. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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