Katikkiro Mayiga promotes unity among Nkobazambogo in Ankole, Kigezi regions

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MBARARA - The Prime Minister of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has challenged the newly sworn-in leaders representing Buganda in the Ankole-Kigezi region to focus on promoting unity.

Mayiga on Thursday (April 16), witnessed the swearing-in ceremony of the new Buganda Kingdom representative in Ankole held at Hotel Triangle in Mbarara City, urging leaders to use their given responsibilities to promote cultural identity.

The newly sworn-in leaders included County, sub-county and Parish chiefs, selected to serve Buganda Kingdom communities living in Ankole and Kigezi regions.

Buganda Kingdom Local Government minister, Joseph Kawuki, also attended the ceremony, challenging new leaders to take up the mantle of reaching out to all subjects.

Hajji Mutaasa Hassan Kafeero, who serves as Kabaka representative in charge of Ankole, and Kigezi regions, also attended the ceremony and committed the region leadership dedication service to the Kabaka and strengthening unity in the region and beyond.

Katikkiro Mayiga started his Ankole visit on Wednesday at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), where he met members of the Baganda Nkobazambogo Students Association.

At Mbarara University, he challenged members of Nkobazambogo to utilise the available opportunities that came their way and better their future journeys.

Prime Minister of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga interacting with some of the Buganda Kingdom representatives in Ankole-Kigezi region.

“I encourage you to grab every opportunity that comes your way, whether in academic, leadership or entrepreneurship,” Katikkiro Mayiga stated.

Mayiga also challenged them to utilise their energies and be drivers of transformation for Uganda and Buganda, putting emphasis on science and technology.

He encouraged parents in the region to invest in education for their children, noting that education is the actual tool and genuine factor of liberation, especially for Africa.

“When people talk about liberation, they think about liberation in Africa, they think about guns, it's the only education that can truly and genuinely liberate you,” Mayige stated.

The engagement focused on socio-economic development, cultural exchanges and agriculture.

Mayiga, who was accompanied by other leaders from the Kingdom, tasked the new leaders to always keep people informed, especially in line with the implementation of Kingdom programs and ensure people keep connected to their cultural heritage and identity.

He urged students who belong to Nkobazambogo to be among the best performers in their respective fields. “Make yourself useful where you are, make it difficult for anyone not to be your friend, usefulness is the most profound stage in anyone’s life,” Mayige stated.

He hailed innovation at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

Prof. Joseph Ngonzi, the deputy vice chancellor in charge of academic affairs at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, appealed to the Buganda Kingdom through Katikiro Mayiga, to partner with the University in addressing pressing needs that are affecting people and communities.

“Buganda Kingdom is not a Kingdom of yesterday, we studied Buganda Kingdom, we were examined, we do acknowledge the contribution of Buganda Kingdom to the liberation of this nation from centuries back,” Ngonzi stated.

Ngonzi encouraged students to draw inspiration from the leadership of the Buganda Kingdom, including Katikiro Peter Mayiga.