Uganda, April 24 -- Leaders from Kigezi region have described the deceased former Mayor of Kabale Municipality, Dr Pius Ruhemurana as a dedicated leader that mentored the youth into leadership positions. He was also praised as a reliable gynecologist.

Dr Ruhemurana, 76, served as the Mayor for Kabale Municipality from 1998 to 2016 when he was defeated by the then LCIII Chairperson for Central Division of Kabale Municipality, Mr Sentaro Byamugisha.

Dr Ruhemurana died at Rugarama hospital in Kabale town on April 24 where he had been admitted for treatment on a combination of health complications that included diabetes and dementia according to his nephew, Mr Alex Baguma.

"My uncle was battling diabetes and dementia for about two years un...