Former FUFA president Lawrence Mulindwa ,now christened Dr after getting a doctorate,paid a glowing tribute to his mother Catherine Mulindwa Nakyejwe at a Thanksgiving ceremony in Kamengo to celebrate his doctorate.
A humbled Dr Mulindwa told the guests that while he appreciated all the kind words showered in his direction, the real hero was his mother Catherine.
‘Without her, I am nothing. She has been the pillar all through my life and I thank God for her good health,” Dr Mulindwa remarked.
The St Mary’s Kitende proprietor and Vipers president received a doctorate last month from the Commonwealth University of London thanks to his outstanding contribution to society through sports and education.
A jovial Dr Mulindwa reiterated that his latest recognition had a motivated him to better society through sports and education.
‘ I am now going to be a doctor of several ‘diseases’ in society but it is a challenge that I’m happy to take on through the Mulindwa Foundation,” the former fufa president said as several guests broke into laughter.
The Mulindwa Foundation pays fees for the needy students and looks after the elderly among other things.
‘My joy is when the lives of people are improved and I will not stop helping.’
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