Singer Catherine Kusasira (2nd right) in meeting with the family members of the late Yasin Kawuma. PHOTO BY MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
Social media this week has been abuzz with reports on how singer Catherine Kusasira was distributing money to the families of the slain Bobi Wine driver Yasin Kawuma and former Buyende DPC Mohammed Kirumira.
The singer said she was touched by the family’s plight after watching one of Kawuma’s widows crying out to president Museveni on TV. She then asked the president to help out and of course, Jjjaja dished out Shs20 million for both the bereaved families.
“I was touched by the family situation according to what I saw on TV and as a parent who has seen the president help before, in my status it’s the little I could do. You all have a right to hold a different perception about this, many may turn it political but mine is from a parental perspective no matter the differences and minded more about the children and school status because as a parent too, the president was willing to help beyond even Shs20 million,” she said in a post on her Facebook page.
It was quite interesting seeing the singer call for press conferences as she gave out the money to the scrambling recipients.
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But even more interesting is how social media has reacted to Kusasira’s newly-found generous heart and ‘money bags’ status.
Here are some reactions to the singer’s presidential condolence messages we found online.
Namubiru Miriam: Someone please help me tell Catherine kusasira that I have also lost someone and am also waiting for her.
Robert Kakeeto Namugera: State minister for condolences…I also lost my father in 1992
Doreen Kajumba: Can someone kill Serugga and tell Catherine Kusasira that my friend will drop the Shs20 million to her after. Thanks
Mulungi Neymar Tata Jemimah?: Mbu Catherine Kusasira Is The New Minister For Death And Funeral Arrangements?
?Anne Blessing Nasasira?: New government official on block. Catherine kusasira Steps in for gov’t to deliver Government message.
Ssegirinya Muhammad MP: Minister of condolences and death
Mugerwa Farooq: Please hon minister for the dead u forgot the lady shoot with Kirumira… Prossy Nnalinnya. How come she didn’t get money?
Shabbastian Ssentiago: BOSKOZ NEW GABBI_NATE Minister of Health … Bebe Cool Minister of finance …Catherine Kusasira Minister for portfolio…….Bryan White Kankomewo ba members
Kayanja Gladys: Banange who can lead me to Catherine Kusasira am in need of capital.
Shabbastian Ssentiago?: Catherine Kusasira Kulikayo ewa jjajjaawo (Welcome back from your grandfather’s) Bosco. Ne Abiriga yalina family, tuukako Arua (Abiriga also had a family so please pass by Arua too).
Geoffrey Mutale: There is no need for you to call the media when you’re helping, the motive was completely different Kabz Fredo I still insist u went there as who? if u have a caring heart go help people at cancer institute or pay for us CONSULTATION FEE OF 50000/= at new Mulago..
Julia Tendo: Minister of births and death