Revive Buganda's glory through hard work - Kawaase
May 26, 2017
Parents were told to embrace culture in their homes
The 2nd Deputy Katikkiro, Dr. Twaha Kawaase has urged all people in Buganda Kingdom to focus on working hard to improve their lives and cause development as the only way to revive the glory of the kingdom.
Kawaase made the remarks during the commemoration of 51 years since the attack on Lubiri Palace on May 24, 1966. It was attacked on orders of then President Apollo Milton Obote.
The attack forced King Edward Muteesa into exile in London where he later died on November 21, 1969.
Kawaase said the commemoration should be used to reflect on what happened in the past, and plan for the future to avoid such scenarios.
"We should be grateful that Buganda still exists and we are in the same place where the attack took place. It is good to know your history," he said.
The commemoration was attended by Supreme Mufti, Sulaiman Ndirangwa who led the prayers, former Katikkiros Dan Muliika and Mulwanyamuli Ssemwogerere, and survivors of the 1966 attack among others.
Kawaase noted that the fact that Buganda exists today, is a clear indication of its strength, based on its systems like clans.
"That is why I always urge you to protect your culture; it is what makes us unique from others. It is the reason we are here today. Once our culture is strong enough like before, no one can bring us down," he said.
"We must protect our royal lineage and clans which are our key identities" he added.
The kingdom's culture minister, Denis Walusimbi, called on parents to embrace culture in their homes.
"We should teach our children culture to know who they are and where they come from. That is what used to make Baganda people exceptional. Today that image is lost because the young generation has not been guided," he noted.
Dr. Muhamad Kiggundu from Makerere University said the foundation and strength of Buganda Kingdom lies in its clan system and must be guarded at all times.
"That is why Buganda is still here today. Clans are like a perimeter wall protecting something precious and that precious thing in Buganda is the Kabaka," he added.
Rehema Kasule Nakawoya, a representative in the Buganda Assembly, said there is need to document the history of the kingdom for the future generation.