The body of Cedric Ndilima Babu, the son of former Kampala Central Member of Parliament Capt. Francis Babu and prominent businesswoman Olive Zaitun Kigongo, arrived at Entebbe International Airport Wednesday morning, marking the somber return of a man whose name carried weight in both sports and media.
The coffin, draped in solemnity and grief, was met by close family and representatives of Uganda Funeral Services, who later confirmed the arrival in photos shared on their official X account (formerly Twitter).
From the airport, Babu’s remains were moved to the funeral home in Bukoto.
A vigil will begin tonight at his Kololo residence and continue through Thursday, as family, friends, and former colleagues continue mourning.
Cedric Babu died on Saturday, May 31, at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi from heart complications, according to family sources. He was 48.
Thursday was a public tribute organized by the National Council of Sports at Lugogo Indoor Stadium.
A requiem mass will be held at Rubaga Cathedral on Friday before the body casket will be frown to Kamengo in Mpigi District.
Babu was a fixture in Uganda’s entertainment and athletic landscape.
He hosted “The Cedric Live Show” on UBC, served as president of the Uganda Tennis Association, and was a prominent voice in the Patriotic League of Uganda.
But to many, it was his energy, authenticity, and persistent belief in youth potential that defined him.
Burial is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025.
