Last week, the Ugandan creative community was left in shock following the heartbreaking loss of actress Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke.
The actress reportedly passed away in Canada, prompting family members, friends, and well-wishers to begin arrangements to return her body home to Uganda for burial.
A fundraising campaign seeking $30,000 has officially been launched to facilitate repatriation and funeral preparations.
Organizers revealed that joint efforts are already underway among Ugandan communities both in Canada and back home to ensure she receives a dignified send-off.
In a statement shared by organizers, appreciation was extended to everyone who has sent condolence messages since news of her death broke.
We appreciate everyone who has shared condolence messages since the news about Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke’s death came. Fundraising to bring our dear Sally back home from Canada where she passed on is ongoing. We need $30,000, and friends and communities in both Canada and Uganda are working together to make this happen.
Well-wishers have been encouraged to join the fundraising efforts and support the process of returning her remains to Uganda as soon as possible.
Sally will fondly be remembered for her portrayal of Jasmine in the popular Ugandan television drama series Prestige, a role that endeared her to audiences and kept many viewers glued to their television screens.
Her passing marks a significant loss to Uganda’s growing film and television industry, where she was admired for her talent, dedication, and on-screen presence.
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