Children charity champion Betty Nankabirwa ties knot after 28 years
The two humanitarian philanthropists, Nankabirwa and Muwanga, tied the knot at St. Charles Lwanga Ggaba Catholic Parish church (in Makindye Division) on August 15, 2026. The couple had cohabited for 28 years, which explains why their relatives and friends were full of joy.
The Muwangas making their way to the reception after their wedding Mass at St. Charles Lwanga Ggaba Catholic parish church on August 15, 2026. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
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Betty Nankabirwa has been in charity work for close to 3 decades. She is the founding director of Support Disabled Children Ggaba (SDCG), a community-based organisation in Makindye Division, which helps children with disabilities.
Prior to 2015, she worked with Nsambya Babies Home, a centre for abandoned babies under the Child and Welfare Adoption Society (CWAS) of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Kampala.
Her charitable heart and goodwill for humanity are thus not in doubt.
The Muwangas cut cake in celebration of their marriage. To the right is their matron, Grace Birungi. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
John Muwanga, the husband of Nankabirwa, is also widely acknowledged as a man with a big heart for humanity. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Bbunga and an influential leader in the Njovu clan of the Baganda. He is also the chief of the Buganda Kingdom Sub-parish of Ggaba.
The two humanitarian philanthropists, Nankabirwa and Muwanga, tied the knot at St. Charles Lwanga Ggaba Catholic Parish church (in Makindye Division) on August 15, 2026. The couple had cohabited for 28 years, which explains why their relatives and friends were full of joy.
“Through this wedding, God is rewarding our Sister Betty for the good work she is doing. There are many people who have money but cannot see the importance of helping our vulnerable children. On the other hand, Betty hasn’t got a lot of money, but she commits the little she has to the loving care of children. Imagine she even offered his marital home to the cause of these children whom some people don’t even want to associate with!”
The Muwangas with their flowergirls/pageboys after their wedding Mass at St. Charles Lwanga Ggaba Catholic parish church in Makindye Division on August 15, 2026. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
“We are also grateful to God for the life and humanitarian work of our brother John Muwanga. As a Rotarian, Muwanga has helped many needy children to get an education. He has also enabled many individuals and communities to improve their living standards. Surely, the Muwangas are an embodiment of perfect charity. We pray for them to have a blissful marriage,” said Fr. Ssebunnya.
Nankabirwa said she had prayed hard to have her marriage blessed by the Church, and she was then at peace after attaining her heart’s desire. She thanked her husband John Muwanga for his honesty, goodwill and steadfast commitment.
John Muwanga said he was feeling even more dignified after saying “I do.” “I feel I am a complete man now. I feel respected. I will walk with added dignity. From today I will do my work and relate with people with confidence and self-respect,” said Muwanga.
The Muwangas sharing a light moment with the Rotarians of Bbunga. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
After the wedding mass, the Muwangas hosted their guests to a memorable reception at Ggaba Catholic Parish Gardens. Cultural and modern musical ensembles such as M-Lisada Brass Band gave cabaret entertainment during the function.
The Muwanga’s were greatly praised by the various speakers for their attractive character and charitable disposition.
The head of the Njovu Clan of the Baganda, Mukalo (represented by Leonard Ntambi Batte), thanked the Muwangas for being a perfect example of a focused, hardworking couple. He advised his subjects to emulate the Muwangas ethos of hard work.
The Muwangas sharing a moment with the 'Twelve Sisters' of Ggaba parish. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)
The President of the Rotary Club of Bbunga, Robert Muwanga, spoke highly of John Muwanga, calling him a true Rotarian who had demonstrated the Rotary motto of “service above self” in all his words and actions.
The administrator of Nsambya Babies Home, Sr. Teddy Nakyanzi, described the newlywed Nankabirwa as a virtuous woman, whose commitment to vulnerable children surpassed human understanding.
Marvels
The wedding of the Muwangas had this unique marvel: most of the flower-girls and pageboys were children living with disabilities.