The late Henry Kyemba will be laid to rest at his ancestral home in Bugembe, Jinja City, on Thursday, where his legacy as a true statesman and advocate for justice and good governance will live on. Publication date 1977 Topics Kyemba, Henry, Amin, Idi, 1925-2003, Political crimes and offenses -- Uganda, Cabinet officers -- Uganda -- Biography. There are 4 professionals named "Henry Kyemba", who use LinkedIn to exchange information,. Henry Kyemba. A state of blood: the inside story of Idi Amin 1997, Fountain Publishers in English - Fountain ed. The next day, Oct. 1977. Henry Kyemba, a former minister in the Idi Amin government, has died. The Leader of Opposition, Mr Mathias Mpuuga has asked current leaders to copy and live the legacy of fallen former minister, Henry Kyemba. Pictures of the final sendoff of former minister Henry Kyemba in Jinja city-based Christ's Cathedral. He went from being considered a comical dictator (like the late Turkmenbashi) to a murderous madman who found no position or law sacred. By Nickson Maberi Fallen former Minister Henry Kisajja Magumba Kyemba succumbed to cancer of the prostate, says widowed wife Janet Nabirye Kyemba. by Henry Kyemha ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. True to his job, Henry Kyemba was part of the 30-person Ugandan delegation attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM). The Government has said the late Mr Henry K. His cleanliness and gait gave. For 6 years, Henry Kyemba was Idi Amin's principal private secretary and later Minister of Health in 1970's Uganda. He freely admits from the beginning that he has very few documents to substantiate the claims he makes, but adds the caveat that he was personally aware of the incidents he recalls. October 20, 2023. Kyemba, author best known for his book: State of Blood: The Inside Story of Idi Amin, reportedly died this morning (October 19. For 6 years, Henry Kyemba was Idi Amin's principal private secretary and later Minister of Health in 1970's Uganda. A State of Blood. Henry Kyemba, a former minister in the Idi Amin government, has died. Bloch was doing. Mr Christopher Katagwa, a nephew, says Kyemba passed away on Wednesday evening in. The Last King of Scotland. Family members said Kyemba passed on peacefully early morning on Thursday, at the age of 84. The late Henry Kyemba will be laid to rest at his ancestral home in Bugembe, Jinja City, on Thursday, where his legacy as a true statesman and advocate for justice and good governance will live on. However, specific details regarding the cause and location of his death remain undisclosed. The Nile Post caught up with Henry. Former minister Henry Kyemba has sadly succumbed to complications related to diabetes at the age of 84, as confirmed by a family member. Kyemba, 84, passed away at Uro Care hospital in Kampala on October 19, 2023, due to complications related to diabetes. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3. A State of Blood- The Inside Story of Idi Amin. The president further ordered police to give a three gun salute to the deceased one way of recognizing his efforts towards national development. Henry Kyemba: The British left a lot of unfinished business which the people of Uganda had to solve out- for any developing country, it wasn't a cup of tea. Henry Kyemba, a former minister in the Idi Amin government, has died. Kyemba played a significant role in Idi Amin’s regime as the Minister of Health and later. ug Advertising Rates Plot 19/21 First Street. Former minister and retired politician Henry Kyemba has died at 84, a close family member confirmed to The Nile Post on Thursday morning. 0 avg rating, 0 rating. Kyemba who was a minister during the Iddi Amin Dada regime was accorded the honour during a. Parliament Pays Tribute To Fallen Former Minister Henry Kyemba. Kyemba was famed as a Ugandan retired political. Subjects: Kyemba, Henry. “The government granted Henry Kyemba an official burial in recognition of his significant contribution to the country. View all 5 editions? Edition Availability; 1. The session began at 10:50 a. He served as the Principal Private Secretary the Presidents Apollo Milton Obote and Iddi Amin. The chief mourner is former Prime Minister Rt. They are a record of Henry Kyemba’s constant presence in the public life of postcolonial Uganda. Mpuuga said that it is rare to find a leader of high. By THE INDEPENDENT UG The man who saw it all dies at 84 COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Henry Kisadha Magumba Kyemba, the veteran Ugandan politician, civil servant, and author has died aged 84 years. photo of Idi Amin, smiling broadly as he clasps the hand of Kyemba’s mother. ; Kyemba who was a minister during the Iddi Amin Dada regime was accorded the honour during a. he knows what was going on and has no misgivings about exposing Amin. List Grid. Thousands of people from various parts of the country gathered in Wanyama Village, Jinja North Division in Jinja City, Eastern Uganda on October 26 to send off former minister Henry Kyemba. Spun with remarkable specificity, Kyemba shines a spotlight on Amin’s insatiable. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa accompanied by the 3rd Deputy Prime Minister Rukia Nakadama, former Prime Minister Ruhakana Ruganda and MPs from Busoga. (like the late Saddam Hussein) Henry Kyemba opens the book with a short narrative of Ugandan history, and then explains how a man like Idi Amin could come to power so easily. Parliament will tomorrow Tuesday, October 24, 2023, hold a special sitting to pay tribute to fallen former Minister, Henry Kyemba who succumbed to what his family described as diabetes-related complications on October 19. Henry Kyemba, then permanent secretary in the office of the President and secretary to the cabinet, was responsible for the prince’s programme while he was in the country for his father’s burial. 19. He ruled as a military dictator and is considered one of the most brutal despots in modern world history. In his book, State of Blood, Henry Kyemba, the Minister of Health at the time, writes that Amin had no time for his wives. The session began at 10:50 a. Kyemba was Uganda. He explained that although their presence today may appear unusual to some, it was essential to let common sense prevail and pay tribute to Henry Kyemba. Kyemba, 84, succumbed to diabetes-related complications on Wednesday, according to a family member. . Written in exile, under tight security, here is Henry Kyemba's inside story of Idi Amin. He was a Ugandan retired political figure who held several high positions and finally became Minister of Health during Uganda’s rule by Idi Amin. View all subjects; More like this: Similar ItemsWednesday, October 25, 2023. Amin was born in Koboko in what is now. The Jinja City Council has renamed one of its roads in honour of former health minister Henry Kyemba. He. For 6 years, Henry Kyemba was Idi Amin's principal private secretary and later Minister of Health in 1970's Uganda. He served as the Health Minister from 1974 to 1977 before. Mr Christopher Katagwa, a nephew, says Kyemba passed away on Wednesday evening in. 71. A great man, whichever standard you choose to apply, Henry Kyemba was a lesson in. They have come to join Parliament in paying tribute to the late honourable member. Magumba Kyemba, 86, will be accorded an official burrial. Janet Kyemba (middle) the widow to the late Henry Kyemba laying a wreath onto the casket of. Kyemba selected Pope Paul VI’s driver Friday, November 27, 2015 — updated on January 20, 2021 Henry Kiyemba, the principal private secretary to former president Milton Obote, receives Pope. Kyemba yafiiridde mu. Tayebwa expressed gratitude to Kyemba for his invaluable contribution in. Ugandans have been sharing their tributes to a former minister in the Idi Amin government, Henry Kyemba, who died on Thursday from diabetes-related complications aged 84. These concerns were raised as lawmakers paid tribute to the late Henry Kisadha Kisajja Magumba Kyemba, a civil servant and politician known for his impeccable public service career. He was already in Senior Three, living in Nadiope House. Henry K. Hon. He is further celebrated for his book, "State of Blood," which exposed the atrocities committed by Idi Amin before the United Nations, leading to. Kyemba’s life story is illuminated by his years of service as the private secretary to presidents; Apollo Milton Obote. Ugandans have been sharing their tributes to a former minister in the Idi Amin government, Henry Kyemba, who died on Thursday from diabetes-related complications aged 84. The article quotes one of Amin's cabinet minister's book, Henry Kyemba's State of Blood, as saying this: Amin’s bizarre behaviour [. He is described as having been a fixture in Uganda's public life, serving in different positions in the governments of Amin and Milton Obote, as well as the currentJackie Nambogga. and was. Ugandans have been sharing their tributes to a former minister in the Idi Amin government, Henry Kyemba, who died on Thursday from diabetes-related complications aged 84. 1977. He served in that post from February 1974 until May 1977, when he fled into exile. October 24, 2023. The Government has said the late Mr Henry K. Mr Kyemba will be buried at his ancestral home in. Now living in a 1966 colonial design house in Jinja, Kyemba fits the description of a been-there-done it all type. Henry Kyemba, A State of Blood: The Inside Story of IdiAmin. Times 1971-1979. Magumba Kyemba be accorded an official burial, a statement by the government spokesperson, Ofwono Opondo said. Mrs Janet Kyemba – the widow; 2. The retired civil servant turned politician by accident. Mr. . The body of former minister Henry Kyemba is lying in State at parliament where Members of Parliament are scheduled to pay tribute to him this afternoon. 26. Kyemba served in Amin's government--as. Bano bamujjukidde ng'omusajja eyayolesa obuvumu okuvaayo n'avumirira ebikolobero ebyakolebwanga eyaliko omukulembeze wa kuno omugenzi Idi Amin. Kyemba. The primary reason for this state of affairs is one veteran civil servant and politician named Henry Kyemba, who passed away today, October 19, 2023. Kyemba’s life story is illuminated by his years of service as the Private Secretary to Presidents Apollo Milton Obote and Idi Amin Dada,. The man who saw it all dies at 84 COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Henry Kisadha Magumba Kyemba, the veteran Ugandan politician, civil servant, and author has died aged 84 years. In 1977, Henry Kyemba published a book, A State of Blood, highlighting the atrocities of Amin’s regime, an exposé that remains his chief legacy to shaping Uganda as we see it todayThe late Mr. Henry Kyemba, the seasoned Ugandan political luminary, bid farewell to the world at 84, his departure intricately entwined with the relentless grip of diabetes-related complications. Authorities in Jinja have unanimously passed a resolution and renamed one of the roads in the City after the former minister, Henry Kyemba, who passed away on October 18 in Namugongo, Kampala. Mr Kyemba will be buried at his ancestral home in Bugembe town, Jinja District on October 26. An aide to the Uganda President, reached today by telephone, said the defection of Henry Kyemba, 37 years old, “is no. By Philip Wafula , ABUBAKER KIRUNDA & Sam Caleb Opio. IDI Amin. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas has led Parliament in paying tribute to the late Kyemba, describing him as a man who served his country. His family described him as a 'father, friend, brother and statesman. Kyemba, on the other hand, was born and raised in Uganda and worked as a cabinet minister in Amin's government before defecting. Being one of best debaters on government side in the House, Ogwal never liked Karuhanga as she wanted her league that included Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) top brains Aggrey Awor and Ben Wacha to be on top of the debating game not. He succumbed to what his family described as diabetes-related complications on October 19 at URO CARE Hospital in Kampala. It was an Airtel number, not saved in my phone. Magumba Kyemba be accorded an official. ; c 22 cm. Henry Kyemba, Henry Kyemba (1939-), Idi Amin (1925-) Places Great Britain, Uganda. The inside information and stories that Kyemba relays is quite appalling. Obote was entitled to reshuffle or drop Kyemba but he did not. The retired. This mourning period reflects the respect and admiration Kyemba garnered throughout his career. Henry Kyemba, a former minister in the Idi Amin government, has died. These concerns were raised as lawmakers paid tribute to the late Henry Kisadha Kisajja Magumba Kyemba, a civil servant and politician known for his impeccable public service career. As Principal Private Secretary to the President, Henry Kyemba had the unenviable task of walking into the economy class section of the aeroplane to announce to the Ugandan officials onboard that. The book is written by Henry Kyemba, a senior civil servant and then a Government Minister in Amin's regime until he fled in 1977. By : Namutamba Esther The Deputy Speaker of the 11th Parliament Thomas Tayebwa led Parliament in paying tribute to the former Minister in Amin’s government, Henry Kyemba, recognising his exceptional service to the nation with unwavering dedication. The late Henry Kyemba was a Principle Private Secretary to both Prime Minister Apollo Milton Obote and President Amin, a Permanent Secretary, and a minister in all three governments of Amin, Obote. Showing 5 featured editions. Kyemba succumbed to diabetes-related complications on October 18th at the age of 84. Kyemba was a fiercely dedicated member of the Rotary International movement, becoming Rotarian in 1987 as a Charter Member of The Source of the Nile Rotary Club now in Jinja City. These concerns were raised as lawmakers paid tribute to the late Henry Kisadha Kisajja Magumba Kyemba, a civil servant and politician known for his impeccable public service career. Former minister Henry Kyemba has succumbed to diabetes-related complications aged 84, a family member has said. Mrs Tezira Wacha – family member; 3. The passing of Henry Kyemba, a former Ugandan politician and diplomat, has deeply affected Parliament. Kyemba served in three governments of Dr Milton Apollo Obote, Idi Amin Dada, and the current ruling National. he knows what was going on and has no misgivings about exposing Amin. Hon. Former minister and retired politician Henry Kyemba has died at 84, a close family member confirmed to The Nile Post on. m. The 84. He will be laid to rest at his ancestral home in Bugembe town, Jinja District, on October 26. Parliament on Tuesday afternoon held a special session to pay tribute to former Minister Henry Kisaja Magumba Kyemba who succumbed to diabetes diabetes-related ailment on Thursday last week. On October 19, 2023, the final curtain fell on the life of Henry Kyemba, a veteran Ugandan politician, civil servant, and author. The Government has said the late Mr Henry K. Henry Kyemba is renowned for his selfless service in key post-colonial governments, including that of Apollo Milton Obote, Idi Amin Dada, and the current government led by Yoweri Museveni. Henry Kyemba, Ex-Amin Minister, Obote PPS, Breathes his Last. First published January 1, 1977. Kyemba said that even during his time while still in Amin’s government, the deceased was a man of impeccable record that. News. Kyemba, a retired civil servant and politician died last Thursday. photo of Idi Amin, smiling broadly as he clasps the hand of Kyemba’s mother. Kyemba, author best known for his book: State of Blood: The Inside Story of Idi Amin, reportedly died this morning (October 19. Eyaliko minisita ku mulembe gwa Amin, Obote ne Pulezidenti Museveni, Henry Kyemba 84 afudde. Hon Henry K. 19. See moreFormer minister Henry Kyemba has succumbed to diabetes-related complications aged 84, a family member has said. Hon. MPs Told To Disassociate From Regime Mistakes. Hon. In 1977, Henry Kyemba published a book, A State of Blood, highlighting the atrocities of Amin’s regime, an exposé that remains his chief legacy to shaping Uganda as we see it today The late. The primary reasons for this state of affairs is one veteran civil servant and politician named Henry Kyemba. “State of Blood: The Inside Story of Idi Amin” offers an intimate account of his tenure as Uganda’s. Though, born in 1937, Henry Kyemba grew up thinking he was a 1939 born. Kyemba succumbed to a diabetes-related ailment at URO Care health facility in Kampala. The special session was held at the city council's main hall. Title: State of Blood: The Inside Story of Idi Amin: Author: Henry Kyemba: Language: English: ISBN: 9780448146409: Year: 1977: File Size: 4. The late Henry Kyemba was a Principle Private Secretary to both Prime Minister Apollo Milton Obote and President Amin, a Permanent Secretary, and a minister in all three governments of Amin, Obote. Physical description 288 p. Family members said Henry Kyemba passed on peacefully. Ugandans have been sharing their tributes to a former minister in the Idi Amin government, Henry Kyemba, who died on Thursday from diabetes-related complications aged 84. Parliament Pays Tribute To Fallen Former Minister Henry Kyemba. “He thought he saw a fine opportunity to humiliate the Israelis and increase his stock with the Arabs. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao has applauded former Chairman of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), Dr Elly Karuhanga for uniting a divided Parliament to debate with one accord on how to end the war in northern Uganda in the early 2000s. Henry Kyemba, was the the Minister of Culture and later Minister of of Health under Idi Amin. 238 ratings33 reviews. According to the official funeral programme, there will be a vigil at the deceased’s home in Jinja, this evening and a funeral service at Bugembe. 97 15 Used. President Yoweri Museveni has directed former minister Henry Kisadha Kyemba, who passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2023, be accorded an official funeral. This book also has 66 b&w photos inside, ranging from the sublime to the horrifying. New York: Paddington Press. The Jinja City Council has renamed one of its roads in honour of former health minister Henry Kyemba. 24/10/2023. -. A STATE OF BLOOD: The Inside Story of Idi Amin. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite featuresHenry Kyemba, Henry Kyemba (1939-), Idi Amin (1925-) Places Great Britain, Uganda. It was an Airtel number, not saved in my phone. With a Foreword by Godfrey Lule, Former. Shortly before 10 pm, it was time for the President to leave and so he stepped out of the hall amidst cheers and chants from the. New York: Paddington Press. The Jinja City Council has renamed one of its roads in honour of former health minister Henry Kyemba. Kyemba served in Idi Amin’s government, Milton Obote and President Museveni’s government and he has literally been described. I’m Going to Fund. Henry Lubega met former Amin's minister of Health Henry Kyemba and below, he recounts his story. by Jonathan D Spence. This river, I could see bodies floating on that river every time you drove past,” said Henry Kyemba, Idi Amin’s former health minister. Family members said Kyemba passed on peacefully early morning on Thursday, at the age of 84. Henry Kyemba to be accorded official burial National Oct 21 Kyemba’s life story could inspire youth, politicians Commentary Oct 23 The procedure was so emotional for some of the family members. Abdu Katuntu (MP Bugweri count) told his fellow legislators during plenary on October 24th, that they should emulate fallen statesman Henry Kisajja Kyemba, who stood up to. 2 lcsh: 650: 7: a. They are a record of Henry Kyemba’s constant presence in the public life of postcolonial Uganda. Authorities in Jinja have unanimously passed a resolution and renamed one of the roads in the City after the former minister, Henry Kyemba, who passed away on October 18 in Namugongo, Kampala. This is a cool and rational description of what Amin put his country through, and it is clear that Kyemba doesn't want to know, or at any. He was 84. 00. Kyemba, 84, succumbed to diabetes-related complications on Wednesday, according to a family member. Kampala, (UG): Henry Kyemba, the former minister of State for Animal Husbandry in the NRM government, and Health Minister during Idi Amin’s government has died at 84 years. 2 lcsh: 651: 7: a Uganda x Politics and government y 1971-1979. October 19, 2023 1 Min Read. Henry Kyemba’s death has closed the encyclopaedia of Uganda’s post-independence history, leaders from Busoga Sub-region have said. These and other photos cover the walls in the dining room, the kitchen, the study and the bedrooms. Henry Kyemba: Publisher: New York : Grosset & Dunlap, 1977. Secret to success H. Mr. Times 1971-1979. He was accorded a state burial graced by government representatives and other VIPs across the country who joined his family to celebrate a life well lived. 28, 1977. 0 avg rating, 0 rating. The Ugandan Parliament convened a special session on Tuesday to honor the memory of former Minister Henry Kisaja Magumba Kyemba, who passed away last week at the age of 84. . October 20, 2023. 3. October 24, 2023. David Martin, General Amin (London: Sphere Books Ltd, 1978), 9. Kampala, (UG): On October 19, 2023, the final curtain fell on the life of Henry Kyemba, a veteran Ugandan politician, civil servant, and author. In 1977, Henry Kyemba published a book, A State of Blood, highlighting the atrocities of Amin’s regime, an exposé that remains his chief legacy to shaping Uganda as we see it todayHenry Kyemba (born December 1939) is a Ugandan political figure who held several high positions and finally became Minister of Health during Uganda's rule by Idi Amin. Brought forth into the world on February 8, 1939, Kyemba lived 83 years until passing away on October 18, 2023. Henry Kyemba is renowned for his selfless service in key post-colonial governments, including that of Apollo Milton Obote, Idi Amin Dada, and the current government led by Yoweri Museveni. Mr Kyemba will be buried at his ancestral home in Bugembe town, Jinja District on October 26. He is described as having been a fixture in Uganda's public life, serving in different positions in the governments of Amin and Milton Obote, as well as the current President. 2 Bookplateleaf 0002 Boxid IA40499922 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control)He went from being considered a comical dictator (like the late Turkmenbashi) to a murderous madman who found no position or law sacred. The late Henry Kyemba has been eulogized as a dedicated civil servant who served the country in various capacities during all post-independence regimes. In 1977, Henry Kyemba published a book, A State of Blood, highlighting the atrocities of Amin’s regime, an exposé that remains his chief legacy to shaping Uganda as we see it todayFormer minister in the Idi Amin regime Henry Kyemba has long been battling several ailments including diabetes, a family member has said. Ugandans have been sharing their tributes to a former minister in the Idi Amin government, Henry Kyemba, who. Kyemba’s life story is illuminated. Thousands of people from various parts of the country gathered to send off Ex-Minister Henry Kyemba at his ancestral home in Wanyama Village, Jinja North Division in Jinja City on October 26. Magumba Kyemba, 86, will be accorded an official burrial. That is how Henry Kyemba – formerly the private secretary of Milton Obote – became the head civil servant in the government of Idi Amin (Kyemba Reference Kyemba 1977: 37–8). Family members said Kyemba passed on peacefully early morning on Thursday, at the age of 84. The late Henry Kyemba was a Principle Private Secretary to both Prime Minister Apollo Milton Obote and President Amin, a Permanent Secretary, and a minister in all three governments of Amin, Obote and Museveni. Parliament unites to honour statesman Henry Kyemba. He freely admits from the. Henry Kyemba, a long serving civil servant and former Minister of Health during Idi Amin’s government, succumbed to diabetes-related complications on Thursday 19th October,2023. and was. Hon. I was sipping porridge on my balcony, several hours into the night, when the phone, an arm’s length away, vibrated gently. Kyemba, 84, passed away at URO Care Hospital in Kampala on October 19, 2023, due to complications related to diabetes. <p>In 1977, Henry Kyemba published a book, A State of Blood, highlighting the atrocities of Amin’s regime, an exposé that remains his chief legacy to shaping Uganda as we see it today</p>I see some of you here trying to hide…please don’t; if there is something going wrong in this country, we are all cooked; it takes sober voices like that of Henry Kyemba to get things right,” said Hon. He is further celebrated for his book, “State of Blood,” which exposed the atrocities committed by Idi Amin before the United Nations, leading to. News. In 1977, Henry Kyemba published a book, A State of Blood, highlighting the atrocities of Amin’s regime, an exposé that remains his chief legacy to shaping Uganda as we see it today The late. Magumba Kyemba, 86, will be accorded an official burrial. At the time of the coup, he commandeered a tank with which he. Kyemba, author best known for his book: State of Blood: The Inside Story of Idi Amin, reportedly died this morning (October 19. Government Spokesperson Ofwono Opondo said in an official statement about Kyemba's burial that the government has granted fallen Minister Kyemba an official burial. Henry Kyemba succumbed to prostate cancer at URO Care Hospital on October 19th, 2023. . A State of Blood Starting at $28. m. (like the late Saddam Hussein) Henry Kyemba opens the book with a short narrative of Ugandan history, and then explains how a man like Idi Amin could come to power so easily. View all 5 editions? Edition Availability; 1. Written in exile, under tight security, here is Henry Kyemba's inside story of Idi Amin. Former minister Henry Kyemba has passed away at the age of 84 due to diabetes, according to a family member. 3. Jinja City held a special session on Wednesday to pay tribute to former minister Henry Kyemba. Janet Kyemba (middle) the widow to the late Henry Kyemba laying a wreath onto the casket of. Edit your search. Here is a quick description and cover image of book A State of Blood: The Inside Story of Idi Amin written by Henry Kyemba which was published in. Henry Kyemba to be accorded official burial National Oct 21 Kyemba’s life story could inspire youth, politicians Commentary Oct 23 The procedure was so emotional for some of the family members. Magumba Kyemba, aged 86, is set to receive an official state funeral, as confirmed by the Government. Kyemba joined the Uganda civil service on the eve of Uganda’s independence from Britain in 1962. Kyemba, who was a ;doctor and author best known for his book: ; State of Blood: The Inside Story of Idi Amin, ; reportedly. Grief filled the air during morning. Kyemba knew that his son Henry, 6, and daughter Susan, 5, were safe in Nairobi, he slipped out of Geneva to London, the Times correspondent wrote in the copyrighted article. The Standard Editor. Mr Christopher Katagwa, a nephew, says Kyemba passed away on Wednesday evening in. The Jinja City deputy Mayor, Ms Fazira Kauma, moved the motion that was quickly adopted and will see Radio Road. The book was widely circulated while Amin was in power and played a key role in exposing the truth about the dictator. He is also the author of State of Blood, a 1977 book he wrote after his flight from Uganda that describes Amin's tyrannical rule. Family members said Henry Kyemba passed on peacefully early morning on Thursday, at the age of 84. To mark 50 years of Uganda’s independence, New Vision will, until October 9, 2012, be. Kyemba, a former minister died on 19 October 2023 in Kampala aged 84. Mr Christopher Katagwa, a nephew,. Henry Kyemba's A State Of Blood was more like Thanksgiving dinner! Kyemba spent five years as a top cabinet member in Amin's regime. These involve cutting a piece of flesh. The operation, which was predicted to last one hour, in fact took only 58 minutes. He was the Principal Private Secretary to then Prime. Kyemba’s life story is illuminated by his years of service as the Private Secretary to Presidents Apollo Milton Obote and Idi Amin Dada, a minister in the Amin and Museveni governments, a member of the Constituent Assembly that made the. Henry Kyemba, a former minister and confidant of Idi Amin, reveals the shocking truth about the brutal dictatorship of Uganda in the 1970s. In our first episode of Living History, Agness Nandutu talks to Henry Kyemba, a man who has who worked in some capacity in almost all Uganda's post independe. Ruhakana Rugunda. Rotarian Henry Kyemba was on Thursday evening laid to rest at his ancestral home, in Wanyama road, in Northern division in Jinja city. Leopold says these were just rumours without proving otherwise. “A State of Blood,” by Henry Kyemba, stands above the pulp thrillers and satirical concoctions; Continued on Page 50. Henry Kyemba, Ex-Amin Minister, Obote PPS, Breathes his Last. October 24, 2023. Henry Kisaja Magumba Kyemba was a Ugandan retired political figure who held several high positions and finally became Minister of Health during Uganda's rule by Idi Amin. She was the mother of former Masaka Mayor John Tebyasa Matovu, Late Theresa Bagenda, the former chief nursing sister at Mulago Hospital (deceased wife of former minister Henry Kyemba) and Daphine Zinunula, widow. Kyemba continued to serve in the same capacity until 25 January 1972 when Idi Amin, commander of the Ugandan army, seized power while Obote. Join Facebook to connect with Henry Kyemba and others you may know. View all 5 editions? Edition Availability; 1. He was already in Senior Three, living in Nadiope House. Henry Kyemba, the seasoned Ugandan political luminary, bid farewell to the world at 84, his departure intricately entwined with the relentless grip of diabetes-related complications. Henry Kyemba. The statesman, who left an indelible mark on Uganda’s political landscape, was fondly remembered for his. Subsequently, he pursued higher education at Makerere. Showing 5 featured editions. Kyemba was the Minister of culture and later Minister of Health under Amin before he fled to exile in 1977. A state of blood: the inside story of Idi Amin 1997, Fountain Publishers in English -. Kyemba, author best known for his book: State of Blood: The Inside Story of Idi Amin, reportedly died this morning (October 19. Mr Henry Nabeta. The Inside Story of Idi Amin. He worked. Kyemba, author best known for his book: State of Blood: The Inside Story of Idi Amin, reportedly died this morning (October 19. News. . Ruhakana Rugunda. True to his job, Henry Kyemba was part of the 30-person Ugandan delegation attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting. Jinja City Council is today expected to hold a special sitting in honour of former minister Henry Kyemba. The late Henry Kyemba will be laid to rest at his ancestral home in Bugembe, Jinja City, on Thursday, where his legacy as a true statesman and advocate for justice and good governance will live on. 0 Netherlands license. President Museveni has directed that former minister in Amin’s government, Henry Kyemba be accorded an official burial. Kyemba was a fiercely dedicated member of the Rotary International movement, becoming Rotarian in 1987 as a Charter Member of The Source of the Nile Rotary Club now in Jinja City. Mr Kyemba will be buried at his ancestral home in Bugembe town, Jinja District on October 26. Book details & editions. Hon. This is the much-requested reprint of Kyemba's 1977 insider's account of Idi Amin's Uganda, written in exile by a Minister who served in the Ugandan cabinet for five years. Amin had visited the house a few weeks after he came to power in 1971. President Yoweri Museveni, in response to the passing of former minister Henry Kisadha Kyemba on October 19, 2023, has instructed that an official funeral be arranged for the deceased. If you want shivers sent up your spine, then this book should do the trick. He served as a government minister and held a key position in the Ugandan government during the rule of President Idi Amin in the 1970s. Amin had visited the house a few weeks after he came to power in 1971.