By Our Reporter.
The proprietor of Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools – Haj Musa Ssewava, who died on December 15, 2022 was laid to rest in Buloba, 19kms west of the capital – Kampala.The late Ssewava died from a Kampala hospital where he had been rushed for treatment after suffering a stroke.Family friends revealed that Haj Sewava suffered a stroke on December 11, 2022 as he drove towards Buloba from Kibuli PTC, where he, together with other former college students had spent the day attending a get-together for old students.The stroke, according to relatives, disabled his ability to ably steerr the vehicle, leading to an accident. He is said to have been rushed to hospital by bypassers after the accident that injured his forehead.He underwent an operation on the head in bid to reinstate his mental stability on the eve of his death . But after a seemingly successful operation and showing signs for quick recovery he breached his last in the early morning of December 15, 2022.Hundreds of mourners descended onto Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools’ main branch in Bukesa – Kampala, where the last prayers for the late were conducted before heading to Buloba for burial. A mammolth congregation turned up at Buloba, home of the deceased that included top government officials, diplomats , the business community, religious leaders, players in the education sector , sports fraternity, muslim leaders and followers plus all Uganda of all walks.“No words can express our gratitude to you than praying for you. Haj Ssewava has been a great icon for our country (Uganda), and his contributions to the Muslim fraternity will forever be remembered. Thank you Allah for the life and great achievements you have accorded Haj Ssewava.“May you forgive him his shortcomings? Allahuma Amen,” said Shafiq Lwebuga, an Executive of the former students of Kibuli PTC.Haji Ssewava’s death is a big blow to the Muslim community, which has been benefitting from steady contributions through various projects – including secular educational and theological institutes.The late Ssewava established a massive chain of up market Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools in Uganda, with branches at Kisasi, Mengo, Nakasero, Kitintale, Kireka as well as having shares in City Parents’ Schools.Haj Ssewava, died aged, 60 years.Hajj Sewava has been the sponsor of a number of programmes on Salam Television. The former Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, Latif Ssebagala, said the education industry had lost a giant. He said, “He has been an inspirational citizen throughout his life. He dedicated it to teaching the future generation, personally he was a colleague and we shared views on uplifting Islam through educating our children.” Ibrahim Ali Kasujja, a journalist working with Salam Television who has been very close to the deceased, very instrumental in the progress of Salam Charity. ■“He helped a lot of people; he could donate shs 5 million and more towards the charity. He has done a lot in building mosques. He has taken many sheikhs to Mecca. He took many of his workers(teachers) to Mecca especially those who were teaching Islam, “ Kasujja reminisced. Hajj Sewava has been the sponsor of a number of programmes on Salam Television. He is recognised for providing quality education through his string of Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools in Uganda that have branches at Kisasi, Mengo, Nakasero, Kitintale, Kireka, among others. Hajj Sewava, who will be buried today at Buloba along Mityana Road, was born on August 12 1962. He died at the age of 60 years.
