Father Magembe of Bukalango dies

Mzee Asingwire 12:34 - 09 May 2025

Expedito Magembe

Kampala Archdiocese Chancellor, Pius Male Ssentumbwe, announced the death of Msgr. Expedito Magembe, founder and director of Mount Sion Prayer Centre Bukalango.

Ssentumbwe relayed the news on May 9th, 2025, on behalf of Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere via a post on X.

On behalf of the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese His Grace Paul Ssemogerere, I regret to announce the demise of Monsignor Expedito Magembe, of @mtsionbukalango on the 9th of May 2025. Fr. Pius Male Ssentumbwe - Chancellor
Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/qih9v6w7rZ
— Kampala Archdiocese (@KlaArchdiocese) May 9, 2025

Magembe, 75, presided over a memorable 50th priestly anniversary celebration in December 2023 at the Bukalango prayer centre in Kakiri Town Council, Wakiso district.

The mass, attended by huge crowds, included over one hundred priests.

Many Ugandans mourned his death on X.

His legacy of faith, service, and spiritual leadership has touched countless lives.

May your soul rest in eternal peace, Msgr. Expedito Magembe.😭🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/79f6vJChnz
— Atuhaire Caroline (@Atuhairecarol10) May 9, 2025

On behalf of the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese His Grace Paul Ssemogerere, I regret to announce the demise of Monsignor Expedito Magembe, of @mtsionbukalango on the 9th of May 2025. Fr. Pius Male Ssentumbwe - Chancellor
Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/qih9v6w7rZ
— Kampala Archdiocese (@KlaArchdiocese) May 9, 2025

Saddened to hear the death of Monsignor Expedito Magembe, of Mt. Sion, Bukalango. Our deepest condolences to the Catholic Church, Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere, Mt. Sion Prayer warriors & the bereaved family. May his legacy live on and his soul find Eternal peace. #RIPMsgrMagambe pic.twitter.com/VSOi9u7fch
— Rt Hon Luyombya Godfrey (@Godie_luyos) May 9, 2025

Rest In Peace, Msgr Expedito Magembe

May the angels receive you in glory, you groomed many including me 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/98B8Vi4TjY
— TROUBLE 🦁 (@HustleGodFather) May 9, 2025

May you be received by the greatest Angels Msgr EXPEDITO MAGEMBE-

The world shall forever miss you but most importantly the people of Bukalango and Busiro North atlarge shall miss u deeply.

RIP MAN OF GOD. pic.twitter.com/50lkve2EQ9
— HON PAUL NSUBUGA - (@paulnsub) May 9, 2025

Wummula Mirembe Padre!

A great preacher and composer—your teachings are forever inked in our souls through the beauty of your music. Our hearts are libraries of your work. Sleep well, good shepherd. 🙏❤️🎶🕊️ pic.twitter.com/8n9sKQNcJX
— #WelcomeHolyFather🇻🇦 (@JoSsegawa) May 9, 2025

Sad news we've lost Msgr. Espedito Magembe of Bukalango prayer Mountain. May the Lord grant him a peaceful rest.
Till we meet again. pic.twitter.com/q6qxUTW3Q7
— Hon. Joseph Ssewungu (@JosephSsewungu) May 9, 2025

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