Final Farewell to Raphael Ouma Bwire
About This Event
The Former Footballers’ Initiative stands in solidarity with the family of the late Raphael Ouma Bwire as he is laid to rest. Bwire was a former Nsambya FC player, football coach, sports administrator and distinguished educationist. His decades of service helped develop young people through both education and football. FFI members, former players and representatives of the wider sports fraternity are encouraged to join the family in celebrating his life and bidding farewell to a respected servant of Ugandan sport and education. Event Details Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026 Time: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM Venue: Busia Event type: Memorial and burial Honouree: The late Raphael Ouma Bwire Dress code: Respectful funeral attire Organiser: Family of the late Raphael Ouma Bwire
Guest of Honour
Agenda
9:00 AM
Welcome remarks by Area LC1
9:10 AM
Welcome remarks by LC3
9:30 AM
Condolence messages from mourners
1:00 PM
Funeral Mass
2:30 PM
Condolence message from the area Member of Parliament
2:40 PM
Condolence message from the sports fraternity
2:50 PM
Condolence message from YMCA
3:00 PM
Farewell message from the family
3:30 PM
Final blessing and burial
Location
Busia
Date & Time
Starts
Ends
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