NEWS- Didas Tibeijuka Bijenje, 73, a night security guard at Lift Up Jesus campus and Hope Radio program panelist, was laid to rest at his home in Kicumbi cell, Kamuganguzi Sub-county, Kabale District.
Born in 1951, Didas passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, after being knocked down by a speeding car in Mwanjari Business Center along the Kabale-Katuna road. He was referred to Kabale Regional Hospital, where he was admitted in critical condition.
Didas was a milk seller and a renowned figure on the Obunyakare program, which airs every Saturday from 10 pm to 12 am on Hope Radio. He was influential in discussing Runyankole Rukiga proverbs and topics.
Didas is survived by two wives, Kedress Tibeijuka and Ampeire Sophia, as well as 15 children and 43 grandchildren.
During the funeral service held at his home in Kicumbi cell, Kamuganguzi Sub-county, Kabale District, Pastor Margret Kiiza, representing Bishop Alyosious Kiiza, overseer of Lift Up Jesus Global Ministries, described the late Didas as a man who loved his work.
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Pastor Bosco described him as a person who loved God, was trustworthy, and saved.
Fellow Obunyakare program guests, Pretty Ampurire, Yesu Ariyo Yared (aka Muzeyi Rwampinsi) and Kamwebaze Fled (aka Muzeyi Minago), described Didas as a social person who enjoyed the program.
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Program hosts Libino Byamukama And Sadress Tiyitu praised Didas for his research skills and influence on the program, particularly in interpreting proverbs and discussing African traditional society topics.
They also appreciated Didas’s ability to create challenging tongue twisters.
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His children remembered Didas as a loving father who enjoyed playing with them and worked hard to promote unity among his step-children.
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