The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the untimely passing of Ms. Martha Okumu Ringa, a Foreign Service Officer stationed at Uganda’s Embassy in Rome. She passed away on January 29, 2025, in Rome, Italy.
Martha Ringa was a distinguished diplomat known for her dedication, professionalism, and compassion in serving her country. Her colleagues remember her as a diligent and warm-hearted individual who contributed significantly to strengthening Uganda’s diplomatic ties in Italy.
In an official statement, the Ministry expressed its profound grief, saying, “Martha has been a dignified, dedicated, and compassionate colleague, celebrated by many. She will be sorely missed.”
Tributes have poured in from diplomatic circles, government officials, and friends who knew Ringa’s commitment to Uganda’s foreign service. The circumstances surrounding her passing have not been disclosed, but arrangements for her repatriation and burial are expected to be announced soon.
Her passing is a great loss to Uganda’s diplomatic community, and she will be remembered for her invaluable service and dedication to her country.