“A life that touched so many, now rests in peace.”
The family of Cedric Ndilima Babu, a beloved Ugandan sports and media personality, announced his passing on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Cedric departed peacefully after a long and courageous battle with illness, succumbing to heart-related complications. He was 46 years old.
Cedric’s vibrant spirit, passion for media, and contribution to Uganda’s sports and entertainment industry will be remembered by many who admired his work and charisma.
To honour his life and legacy, a series of memorial services and ceremonies have been planned:
Memorial & Funeral Programme
Sunday, June 1st
🕔 5:00 PM – Prayers at Cedric’s residence: Plot 1, Fumu Close, Kololo.
Monday, June 2nd
🕔 5:00 PM – Prayers at the same residence in Kololo.
Tuesday, June 3rd
🕔 5:00 PM – Continued prayers at Cedric’s home, Kololo.
Wednesday, June 4th
🕕 6:00 PM – Mass at Captain Francis Babu’s residence, Naguru.
🕗 8:00 PM – Vigil observance at the same location.
Thursday, June 5th
🕕 6:00 PM – Mass and Vigil at Captain Francis Babu’s residence, Naguru.
Friday, June 6th
🕐 Time TBC – Requiem Mass at Rubaga Cathedral.
🕐 Time TBC – Cortege to Kamengo home.
🕕 6:00 PM – Vigil at Kamengo, Mpigi.
Saturday, June 7th
🕐 Time TBC – Funeral Ceremony at Kamengo, Mpigi.
