Believers urged to faithfully run their race at Cissy Mujjuzi’s send-off

26 May 2026, 11:26 am

By Ronald Ssemagonja

The Traditional Cultural Leader of the Kika ky’Omutima (Heart Clan), Omutaka Namugera Kakeeto, whose official names are Nicholas Kasekende, has encouraged believers to faithfully walk their spiritual journeys while trusting in God, emphasising that no one can do it for them.

He made the remarks while addressing mourners during the funeral service of the late Mrs Cissy Nakito Mujjuzi at Watoto Church Lubowa Campus in Kampala.

He also appealed to people to forgive those who wrong them, stressing that forgiveness brings inner peace. During his message, he read from the Book of Luke 9:23–24, which speaks about self-denial and following Christ faithfully.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank God for the things He enabled Cissy to do while on earth. Cissy has run her race, and we believe that she is in the right place. I therefore encourage each one of you to faithfully run your race.

Let us read Luke 9:23–24: ‘Then He said to them all: If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it.’

Let us forgive those who wronged us. I know it is hard to forgive, but forgiveness brings peace. I also appeal to you to pray for the Kabaka, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, to live long and to give his life to Christ,” he said.

Meanwhile, Pastor Peter Kakuru, the Lead Pastor of Watoto Church Lubowa Campus, while preaching yesterday during the final send-off at Matanga–Lwanda in Masaka City, said that those who are still alive have an opportunity to make things right with God.

“I thank God for the good work He has done through Cissy. As a church, we thank the entire family for standing with Mummy, and we pray that God strengthens you. Cissy is not dead; she is alive because she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour. Therefore, we rest assured that one day we shall meet her again. If you have never given your life to Christ, this is the time,” he said.

Cissy Nakito Mujjuzi was born in Magere–Semuto, Bulemeezi County, Nakaseke District, on 3 July 1958, to the late Fenekansi Musoma and Catherine Nabwami of the Musu Clan.

She got married to Drake Mujjuzi in 1995, and together they were blessed with children.

Julie Bayiga, the firstborn of the deceased, described her mother as a God-fearing woman who taught her the ways of God.

In his brief remarks, Mr Drake Mujjuzi thanked everyone who contributed towards the burial arrangements and supported the family during the difficult period.

“I want to thank all of you for standing with us during this difficult time. Cissy has truly been a mother. She groomed many people, including one of our sons, Balagade, who is now taking over the pastoral role in the family. I am going to miss Mummy.

Since Mummy recovered from COVID-19, her life was never the same again. Last Monday, while we were at home, she came into our bedroom and suddenly fell down. I tried to help her, but she was too heavy. I raised an alarm and people came, but we still failed to lift her,” he narrated.

“Later, we called Balagade, who, together with others, rushed her to hospital where she was put on a drip. However, her condition worsened and we were advised to transfer her. We contacted Dr Jeremiah Mayanja and Dr Joshua, who helped us secure an ambulance quickly.

Unfortunately, Mummy stopped talking while at C-Care Hospital, and by the time we reached Doctors Hospital Seguku, she was no more. Bye, Mummy!” he added.

The burial was attended by friends, relatives and family members from Uganda, Malawi, Rwanda and Kenya.

During the ceremony, Esther Nabunya officially succeeded her paternal aunt and was prayed for, asking God to guide her as she takes on her responsibilities as a mother figure in the family.