Kamuli, Uganda: The Bishop of Busoga Central Diocese, Rt. Rev. Patrick Wakula has called on Ugandans to live purposeful lives and leave behind legacies rooted in service, integrity, and faith.
Bishop Wakula made the clarion call on Friday, July 25, 2025, while presiding over the funeral service of the late Samuel Mpaabe, the 69-year-old founder and director of Dawn Prime Academy, at Buterimire village, Namisambya parish, Kitayunjwa Sub-County in Kamuli district.
“Before you leave this earth, you are required to fulfill two key responsibilities—life and legacy,” the Man of God told mourners. “You can find someone leaving a legacy of hatred, envy, corruption, forgery in the election processes. But we thank God for Mpaabe, who has left a legacy of transformation.”
Mpaabe, a respected educationist and model farmer, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, triggering an outpouring of tributes from across Busoga and beyond.
Bishop Wakula used the moment to caution against what he termed “unfruitful legacies” and the moral decay arising from modern lifestyles, especially excessive phone usage within families. “Our homes have been hijacked by smartphones,” he warned.
“You find a parent and child each glued to their phones, yet families pretend to be united. This is creating children who are emotionally and spiritually unproductive.”
He further criticized sections of religious leaders for commercializing the gospel and staging fake prophecies, warning that such deceit has led many followers into financial and emotional ruin.
Mpaabe’s widow, Justine Mpaabe, thanked mourners for their unwavering support in building the school into one of Busoga’s leading institutions. She urged women to be resilient and committed, even during difficult times in marriage.
“I learnt what my husband loved most and bowed to it. That is how we built this legacy. I urge fellow women—support your husbands and endure the storms,” she said.
The funeral attracted a large gathering, including educationists, politicians, religious and cultural leaders, and old students of Dawn Prime Academy.
Patrick Kayemba, the NRM flagbearer for Kigulu South MP seat, described Mpaabe as “a practical educationist and investor who has transformed lives across Busoga.” “We are burying a trainer and a builder who lived a practical life. Mpaabe’s life in civil service and education should challenge all of us to do more,” he said.
Iganga Woman MP Hon. Sauda Kauma Alibaawo, an old student of the school, also praised the deceased for his contributions to education and his support of government efforts.
Born on January 7, 1956, Samuel Mpaabe began his career in civil service as a professional teacher before retiring to establish his private education ventures. His schools have since grown steadily, becoming pillars in Busoga’s education landscape.
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