15/07/2025
Dear KHS Fraternity,
We mourn the passing of one of Kigezi High School’s most outstanding alumni, Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba — Part of a class remembered for its brilliance and leadership.
In his tribute titled “Nagenda@80: Courage, Brother! Courage!”, Dr. Muniini K. Mulera reflected:
"In 1953, Nagenda, a student at King's College, Budo from 1950, was shipped off to Kigezi High School in very distant Kabaare. He needed some fine-tuning under the watchful eyes of Mr. John Wycliffe Lwamafa, who acted as headmaster until Mr. John Bikangaga returned from England the next year.
It must have been a very interesting group of kids that Nagenda joined in 1953. Other students who were admitted to Kigezi High School that year included. Matthew N. Rukikaire, George W. Kanyeihamba, John W. Rwomushana, Joram F. Katambira, Bernard Kachetero and George Mondo Kagoonyera. These are men who, in later life, demonstrated a brilliance that buttressed their debating skills and their often fearless public pronouncements on controversial issues. Theirs was a milieu that was bound to sharpen a stubbornness that was probably genetic."
— Muniini K. Mulera, blog.mulerasfireplace.com, 30 April 2018
Prof. Kanyeihamba’s life was a testament to that brilliance and courage. Serving as a Supreme Court Justice, Attorney General, Minister of Justice, scholar, and author, he upheld justice and integrity with unwavering dedication.
His legacy is deeply intertwined with the KHS's history—his service, achievements and contributions to the nation will continue to inspire generations.
Rest well Prof. G. W. K