The final send-off for Cedric Babu Ndilima, a respected media personality and former Kampala Central MP aspirant, has been scheduled for Saturday at his ancestral home in Kamengo, Mpigi District, according to a statement from his family.
A Sudden and Painful Loss
Cedric’s untimely death occurred last Saturday in Nairobi, Kenya, where he had been receiving treatment for a heart condition. The illness came to public attention in May, when he collapsed during a tennis tournament in Kigali, Rwanda, while accompanying his son, Cillian Asante Ndilima.
A Life Celebrated
Born to Capt. Francis Babu, a former housing state minister and veteran politician, Cedric Babu was admired for his charisma, leadership, and passion for Uganda’s creative and sporting sectors. He had served as a media executive and had become an inspirational figure for Uganda’s urban youth through both his public service and entertainment ventures.
At the time of his passing, tributes poured in from across Uganda’s political, entertainment, and sporting communities. Many remembered Cedric as a multi-talented patriot, a term used by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who mourned his passing in a public message earlier this week.
Family Receives His Body
The emotional homecoming occurred on Wednesday when Capt. Francis Babu received his son’s casket at Entebbe International Airport. The body was later transported to the family’s residence ahead of funeral arrangements.
Funeral Arrangements
According to the family:
- Vigil: Scheduled for Friday evening at their Kampala home
- Burial: Saturday at Kamengo, Mpigi District
- Public and private dignitaries are expected to attend the funeral, reflecting Cedric’s wide-reaching influence across different sectors of Ugandan society.
Legacy of Cedric Babu Ndilima
Beyond politics, Cedric made significant contributions to media, sports development, and entrepreneurship. He was particularly active in youth engagement and public service innovation, with a vision to reshape Kampala’s leadership and bring fresh ideas to Uganda’s urban development.
His sudden death leaves a deep void, not just in his family but in the broader community of those who worked with or were inspired by him.
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