A Life Woven in Service
A Life Woven in Service
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Born in 1945, Ssebagala answered the call to defend his country with unyielding resolve. On January 1, 1963, at a tender age, he stepped into the military during a time of great uncertainty. Through valor and humility, he rose steadily through the ranks, earning not just promotions but the respect and admiration of all who served under and beside him.
He wasn’t loud—he didn’t need to be. His presence alone was commanding. A quiet force of calm, strategy, and strength, he inspired generations of officers with his steady leadership and his unwavering belief in national duty over personal gain. To walk in his footsteps was to feel the heartbeat of discipline.
His retirement In 2018 was not the end of a journey, but the beginning of a legacy. Uganda saluted not only a soldier but a statesman of spirit and soul, whose dedication helped secure peace and shape the destiny of a nation.
MILESTONES
1st Jan 1963 joins army
Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Lubiri e Mengo
Promoted to rank of Colonel in Mbarara
Promoted toBrigadier in Singo
Promoted to Major General in Nakasongola
The Heart Behind the Uniform
The Heart Behind the Uniform
Maj. Gen. Ssebagala was more than a commanding officer—he was a loving father, a guiding brother, and a proud son. His family, the Bamulekawa, stand today as his living legacy, each one bearing the strength, grace, and wisdom he poured into them.
Family Life
Family Life
Maj. Gen. Ssebagala was more than a commanding officer—he was a loving father, a guiding brother, and a proud son. His family, the Bamulekawa, stand today as his living legacy, each one bearing the strength, grace, and wisdom he poured into them.
The Parents:
Katula Ssenoga Edward (Omugenzi)
Nalongo Nakungu Sarah (Omugenzi)
Spouses: Maria Kayondo, Florence Namakula, Sarah Namakula,
Daughters: Nangendo Judy, Nabaggala Juliet, Ndagire Suzan, Nabaggala Evelyn, Nakaweesa Barbra, Nakku Monica, Nakigozi Nalubwama Joanita, Nalumansi Belinda Juliana, Ndagire Suzan (again), Nanteza Milly
Sons: Katula Daudi, Lubwama Edward, Kisitu Arthur, Capt. Ssempala Francis Apollo, Walusimbi Joseph, Ssebaggala Joram, Kigozi Joel, Ssebaggala Daniel, Col. C.K. Ssebaggala, Eng. Ssebaggala Kisitu Andrew Prosper, Capt. Walusimbi Ssebaggala Ronald, Lt. Col. Lawrence Ssebaggala, Pte. Ssensozi Patrick, Maj. (Rtd) B.K. Mpagi
Spouses: Maria Kayondo, Florence Namakula, Sarah Namakula, Katula Ssenoga Edward (Omugenzi), Nalongo Nakungu Sarah (Omugenzi)
Siblings & Relatives:
Siblings & Relatives:
A family tree rich with love—names etched in devotion, too many to list, yet none forgotten.
A family tree rich with love—names etched in devotion, too many to list, yet none forgotten.
The Sisters:
Kyeyune Margaret Nakawesa
Nanteza Milly
Nakagwa Jane
Kigongo Christine
Kagwa Jackie O.
Ndagire Margaret
Nabasitu Sarah Kajumba
Hajjati Nalumansi
Kigongo Kaganda
Nakato (Lukuli Namasuba)
Nakagwa (Masaka)
Nakku Mary Sebowa
Nalubwa Mayanja Teddy
HIS SIBLINGS
Golola Edward Mukasa
George William Kisitu
He carried each name close to his heart like medals earned—not in combat, but in compassion.
A Farewell Echoing Across the Land
A Farewell Echoing Across the Land
As the sun sets over barracks and battlefields he once walked, Uganda bows its head—not merely in grief, but in gratitude. Tributes flood in from every corner of the country, voices trembling with sorrow, whispering a phrase that binds a people in shared memory:
As the sun sets over barracks and battlefields he once walked, Uganda bows its head—not merely in grief, but in gratitude. Tributes flood in from every corner of the country, voices trembling with sorrow, whispering a phrase that binds a people in shared memory:
“RIP General Ssebagala.”
“RIP General Ssebagala.”
His boots may no longer strike the earth, but the ground still echoes with the sound of his service. His values live on in the hearts of every Ugandan soldier who dares to walk with honor. His story now joins the stars, shiningshining brightly for future generations who look up and ask what courage looks like.
His boots may no longer strike the earth, but the ground still echoes with the sound of his service. His values live on in the hearts of every Ugandan soldier who dares to walk with honor. His story now joins the stars, shiningshining brightly for future generations who look up and ask what courage looks like.
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