The Ugandan community needs help sending Dr. Joseph Rukanshagiza home for burial after he died May 4 in New York at age 72. Dr. Rukanshagiza came from Kabale Town and studied in America, where he became a champion runner at Siena College. Friends called him Joe Ruk because he won many races and set records that still stand today. He earned several college degrees and taught at multiple schools across New York state.
He wrote books about African politics and always welcomed foreign students into his home. He never forgot Uganda despite living in America for decades. His three children and five grandchildren survived him after the memorial services last weekend. The family wants to honor his wish to return to Uganda for burial.
Community members have started collecting money through online sites to pay for sending his body back home. Dr Rukanshagiza helped many students throughout his life as both a teacher and mentor. His writings focused on African development and solving problems across the continent. People remember him as someone who cared deeply about education and his homeland.
He wrote books about African politics and always welcomed foreign students into his home. He never forgot Uganda despite living in America for decades. His three children and five grandchildren survived him after the memorial services last weekend. The family wants to honor his wish to return to Uganda for burial.
Community members have started collecting money through online sites to pay for sending his body back home. Dr Rukanshagiza helped many students throughout his life as both a teacher and mentor. His writings focused on African development and solving problems across the continent. People remember him as someone who cared deeply about education and his homeland.
