Dallen Kizito Mukalazi, the founder of Hormisdallen Schools who passed away last Friday, is being remembered as a hardworking, selfless, and visionary educationist whose contributions transformed the lives of thousands of learners across Uganda.
Mukalazi founded Hormisdallen Schools in 1986, and for the past 40 years the institutions have provided quality education to generations of Ugandan children.
Speaking during a tribute at Hormisdallen Primary School in Gayaza, headteacher Godfrey Mugudi praised the late founder for his immense contribution to the education sector.
“The late Mukalazi founded Hormisdallen Schools in 1986. That’s 40 years that these schools have provided education to our children. He has made such a huge contribution to the education sector of this country. He was very hardworking and selfless. We have so many staff members here and we are lost for words,” Mugudi said.
This morning, learners at Hormisdallen Primary School Gayaza held a large student and brass band procession in honour of Mukalazi, paying their final respects to the man many described as the backbone of the institution.
A requiem service is also expected to be held today at the campus.
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, joined many Ugandans in mourning the educationist, describing him as a loyal supporter of the Buganda Kingdom.
“The news of the passing of Kizito Mukalazi has truly hurt us. Mukalazi was a man who loved Buganda Kingdom. He supported a lot of Kingdom programmes, including hosting the Ekisaakate camp at his school,” Mayiga said.
“We condole with his family, the staff of his schools, the students and the country at large.”
Pastor Alfred Rugumire also expressed sorrow while thanking God for Mukalazi’s life and legacy.
“We are in pain. But we thank God for his life that he has accomplished all this in his life,” he said.
According to the burial programme, a memorial service will be held on Monday at Christianity Focus Centre in Ndeeba.
Mukalazi will be laid to rest on Tuesday, April 28, in Kagembe, Semuto.
