KABALEGA NAMED NATIONAL HERO
<b>Kajura, Kasirivu Atwoki, Kasaija, Otema among 83 medal winners</b><br><br>OMUKAMA (King) Kabalega of Bunyoro was yesterday declared a national hero by President Yoweri Museveni and honoured with a three-gun salute for his nine-year resistance against
Kajura, Kasirivu Atwoki, Kasaija, Otema among 83 medal winners
BY BARBARA KAIJA AND ANNE MUGISA
OMUKAMA (King) Kabalega of Bunyoro was yesterday declared a national hero by President Yoweri Museveni and honoured with a three-gun salute for his nine-year resistance against the British colonialists.
Museveni and other dignitaries at the Heroes Day celebrations, who included
the chief Justice Benjamin Odoki, laid a wreath on Kabalega’s grave in the mausoleum at Mparo Hill, the burial place for the Bunyoro royalty.
Museveni said Kabalega’s heroic resistance against colonialism was broken by disunity among Africans after the colonialists pitted them against each other.
The British employed a divide-and-rule strategy which saw Africans fight Kabalega who was trying to fight colonial expansionism, he explained.
The NRM fought its war in the footsteps of Kabalega and Mwanga, he added, that is why they named two of their units after them.
Museveni praised Kabalega, calling him far-sighted because he rejected the offer by Sir Samuel Baker to transfer his kingdom to be under Khediv Ismail of Egypt.
A total of 83 veterans and participants of the NRA liberation war were honoured with medals for their “contribution to the political development of the countryâ€.
Three types of medals were given out at the celebrations on Boma grounds in Hoima town: the Nalubale Medal, the Luweero Triangle Medal and the Damu (blood) Medal.
Among those awarded were public service minister Henry Kajura, Matayo Kyaligonza, now ambassador to Burundi, former minister Baguma Isoke, presidential adviser Kasirivu Atwoki and Matia Kasaija, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs.
Gen. Elly Tumwine, who read out the names, said others were being compiled for recognition. He asked people to submit the names of those they believe should be awarded to the committee, headed by Prof. Mondo Kagonyera.
In his address, Museveni said the celebrations were meant to demonstrate that it takes heroes to create impact in society.
He stressed that not only the people who fought to liberate the country from tyranny were heroes, but also the peasants who supported them.
“I congratulate you for removing the fascist dictatorships which used the gun to monopolise power over society. Uganda now is no longer a pariah state.â€
He noted there were many other patriotic Ugandans, such as the late Dr. Matthew Lukwiya who succumbed to Ebola while treating patients.
“We never fought because we loved to fight, but we needed to escape from the death knell in which we were trapped. Fighting was a means of last resort,â€
Museveni stressed.
He defended his patriotism campaign, arguing that the eight million primary school pupils need to be guided to love their country as a way of economic survival.
He scoffed at people who criticise the campaign, saying he was carrying out his constitutional duty.
“It is never too late to be patriotic because we all have a stake. Economic orientation should be regarded as a necessity for development,†Museveni said.
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LIST OF HEROES
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Award of Nalubale medel
1. Hon. Muganwa Kajura
2. Hon. Dr. Kasirivu Atwoki
3. Hon. Matia Kasaija
4. Hon Baguma Isoke
5. Mr. Ndahura Rogers
6. Mr. Byekwaso of MAsindi Kijunjubwa
7. Mr. Kaija of Kiryandongo
8. Hajji Yasin Doka of Singo Kiboga
9. Mr. Jemba Robinson of Busunju
10. Ndahura paul
11. Mr. Jjingo Lawrence of Busunju
12. Mr. Kandendereza of Kyankwanzi
13. Mr. Kalyebala Musa of Kunga Bwamuramira.
Award of Luwero Triangle Medal
1. Maj. Gen. Jim Owesigire
2. Brig. Pecos Kutesa
3. Brig. Charles Otema
4. Brig. Lucky Kidega
5. Brig. Burundi
6. Col. Moses Lukyamuzi
7. col. Geofrey Kakama
8. col. Dr. Ambrose Musunguzi
9. Col Sam Kavuma
10. Col. Dr. Grace Mugume
11. Col. Mark Kodil
12. Col. John Wasswa
13. Maj. Chalrles Barija
14. Col. JW Baryugaba
15. Col. Godfrey Golooba
16. Col. Moses Rwakitarate
17. Col. David Muhoozi
18. Col. Edward Amanya
19. Col. Appilo Kasitagowa
20. Col. Joseph B Musanyufu
21. Lt. Col. Gyagenda Kibirango
22. Lt. Col. Edward Ssevume
23. Lt. Col. John Mary Kaganda
24. Lt. Col. Charles Tusiime
25. Lt. Col. Phenehas Mugyenyi
26. Lt. Col Grace Agaba
27. Lt. Col. John Kaye
28. Maj. Jacob Asimwe
29. Major Godi Sambwa
30. Maj. Jorum Kagyezi
31. Maj. Francis Kashaka
32. Maj. Harry Kagonyera
33. Capt. Mauba Mulangira
Officers and men of UPDF that were awarded medals
1. Brig. Matayo Kyalingonza
2. Maj. James Lwasi
3. Maj. Nelson Mugerwa
4. Maj. Peter Awasi
5. Maj. Khalid Nassur Kamya
6. Maj. Kassim Muhairwe
7. Maj. Joseph Sungura
8. Maj. Stephern Musisi
9. Capt. Sam Nsubuga
10. Capt. Hassan Kaiso
11. Capt. Musoke Mabalire
12. Capt. Jonathan Obeti
13. Capt. Refael Daman
14. Capt. Esau Kaddu Kibirango
15. Lt. TB Waumi
16. WO1 Anyoli Asuman
17. WO2 Male Abubakar
18. WO2 Ssenoga Ssuliaman
19. WO2 Kasibante Lawrence
20. WO2 Habib Bin Kassim
21. WO2 Kisembo James
22. WO2 Ssemanda Deo
23. Wo2 Obua Aqurino
24. WO2 Katungi David
25. S/SGT Kiiza William
26. S/SGT Mulyanti David
27. S/SGT Mutika Edward
28. S/SGT Kiiza Joseph
29. S/SGT Kakoza John
30. S/SGT Aliganyira Charles
31. S/SGT Barigye Henry
32. SGT Tumusime Emmanuel
33. SGT Mugisha Severino
34. SGT Mugisha Steven
35. SGT Ssentega Jackson
36. SGT Kabaiza
37. CPL. Kamugisha Severino
38. L/CPL Musoke Steven
BY BARBARA KAIJA AND ANNE MUGISA
OMUKAMA (King) Kabalega of Bunyoro was yesterday declared a national hero by President Yoweri Museveni and honoured with a three-gun salute for his nine-year resistance against the British colonialists.
Museveni and other dignitaries at the Heroes Day celebrations, who included
the chief Justice Benjamin Odoki, laid a wreath on Kabalega’s grave in the mausoleum at Mparo Hill, the burial place for the Bunyoro royalty.
Museveni said Kabalega’s heroic resistance against colonialism was broken by disunity among Africans after the colonialists pitted them against each other.
The British employed a divide-and-rule strategy which saw Africans fight Kabalega who was trying to fight colonial expansionism, he explained.
The NRM fought its war in the footsteps of Kabalega and Mwanga, he added, that is why they named two of their units after them.
Museveni praised Kabalega, calling him far-sighted because he rejected the offer by Sir Samuel Baker to transfer his kingdom to be under Khediv Ismail of Egypt.
A total of 83 veterans and participants of the NRA liberation war were honoured with medals for their “contribution to the political development of the countryâ€.
Three types of medals were given out at the celebrations on Boma grounds in Hoima town: the Nalubale Medal, the Luweero Triangle Medal and the Damu (blood) Medal.
Among those awarded were public service minister Henry Kajura, Matayo Kyaligonza, now ambassador to Burundi, former minister Baguma Isoke, presidential adviser Kasirivu Atwoki and Matia Kasaija, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs.
Gen. Elly Tumwine, who read out the names, said others were being compiled for recognition. He asked people to submit the names of those they believe should be awarded to the committee, headed by Prof. Mondo Kagonyera.
In his address, Museveni said the celebrations were meant to demonstrate that it takes heroes to create impact in society.
He stressed that not only the people who fought to liberate the country from tyranny were heroes, but also the peasants who supported them.
“I congratulate you for removing the fascist dictatorships which used the gun to monopolise power over society. Uganda now is no longer a pariah state.â€
He noted there were many other patriotic Ugandans, such as the late Dr. Matthew Lukwiya who succumbed to Ebola while treating patients.
“We never fought because we loved to fight, but we needed to escape from the death knell in which we were trapped. Fighting was a means of last resort,â€
Museveni stressed.
He defended his patriotism campaign, arguing that the eight million primary school pupils need to be guided to love their country as a way of economic survival.
He scoffed at people who criticise the campaign, saying he was carrying out his constitutional duty.
“It is never too late to be patriotic because we all have a stake. Economic orientation should be regarded as a necessity for development,†Museveni said.
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LIST OF HEROES
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Award of Nalubale medel
1. Hon. Muganwa Kajura
2. Hon. Dr. Kasirivu Atwoki
3. Hon. Matia Kasaija
4. Hon Baguma Isoke
5. Mr. Ndahura Rogers
6. Mr. Byekwaso of MAsindi Kijunjubwa
7. Mr. Kaija of Kiryandongo
8. Hajji Yasin Doka of Singo Kiboga
9. Mr. Jemba Robinson of Busunju
10. Ndahura paul
11. Mr. Jjingo Lawrence of Busunju
12. Mr. Kandendereza of Kyankwanzi
13. Mr. Kalyebala Musa of Kunga Bwamuramira.
Award of Luwero Triangle Medal
1. Maj. Gen. Jim Owesigire
2. Brig. Pecos Kutesa
3. Brig. Charles Otema
4. Brig. Lucky Kidega
5. Brig. Burundi
6. Col. Moses Lukyamuzi
7. col. Geofrey Kakama
8. col. Dr. Ambrose Musunguzi
9. Col Sam Kavuma
10. Col. Dr. Grace Mugume
11. Col. Mark Kodil
12. Col. John Wasswa
13. Maj. Chalrles Barija
14. Col. JW Baryugaba
15. Col. Godfrey Golooba
16. Col. Moses Rwakitarate
17. Col. David Muhoozi
18. Col. Edward Amanya
19. Col. Appilo Kasitagowa
20. Col. Joseph B Musanyufu
21. Lt. Col. Gyagenda Kibirango
22. Lt. Col. Edward Ssevume
23. Lt. Col. John Mary Kaganda
24. Lt. Col. Charles Tusiime
25. Lt. Col. Phenehas Mugyenyi
26. Lt. Col Grace Agaba
27. Lt. Col. John Kaye
28. Maj. Jacob Asimwe
29. Major Godi Sambwa
30. Maj. Jorum Kagyezi
31. Maj. Francis Kashaka
32. Maj. Harry Kagonyera
33. Capt. Mauba Mulangira
Officers and men of UPDF that were awarded medals
1. Brig. Matayo Kyalingonza
2. Maj. James Lwasi
3. Maj. Nelson Mugerwa
4. Maj. Peter Awasi
5. Maj. Khalid Nassur Kamya
6. Maj. Kassim Muhairwe
7. Maj. Joseph Sungura
8. Maj. Stephern Musisi
9. Capt. Sam Nsubuga
10. Capt. Hassan Kaiso
11. Capt. Musoke Mabalire
12. Capt. Jonathan Obeti
13. Capt. Refael Daman
14. Capt. Esau Kaddu Kibirango
15. Lt. TB Waumi
16. WO1 Anyoli Asuman
17. WO2 Male Abubakar
18. WO2 Ssenoga Ssuliaman
19. WO2 Kasibante Lawrence
20. WO2 Habib Bin Kassim
21. WO2 Kisembo James
22. WO2 Ssemanda Deo
23. Wo2 Obua Aqurino
24. WO2 Katungi David
25. S/SGT Kiiza William
26. S/SGT Mulyanti David
27. S/SGT Mutika Edward
28. S/SGT Kiiza Joseph
29. S/SGT Kakoza John
30. S/SGT Aliganyira Charles
31. S/SGT Barigye Henry
32. SGT Tumusime Emmanuel
33. SGT Mugisha Severino
34. SGT Mugisha Steven
35. SGT Ssentega Jackson
36. SGT Kabaiza
37. CPL. Kamugisha Severino
38. L/CPL Musoke Steven