“You were truly a star on that field, and your energy was unforgettable,” he added.
Uganda Prisons officer Afande Leah Apwoyo has died of cancer, according to a tribute shared by NBS TV photographer Isano Francis.
Francis, in a post on his X account, described Apwoyo as a vibrant and memorable personality whose appearance in a national event’s goose march attracted public attention.
He recalled taking a photograph of Apwoyo during the event, saying she later called him to sincerely thank him for making her trend on social media.
“I still remember this photo and how you called me to sincerely thank me for making you trend during the national event’s goose match,” Francis wrote.
He praised Apwoyo for her energy and performance during the march, describing her as a star on the field whose presence left a lasting impression.
“You were truly a star on that field, and your energy was unforgettable,” he added.
Francis expressed sadness over her death, saying cancer had cut her life short, and extended his condolences to the Uganda Prisons Service and Apwoyo’s family.
“Rest in peace, my friend. You will be remembered,” he wrote.
Apwoyo’s death is a loss to her family, colleagues and those who remember her for her participation in national events.
Francis accompanied his tribute with a photograph of the late officer, recalling the moment that brought her into the public spotlight.
