Buganda heroes to be celebrated in London

Nov 18, 2016

The dinner and dance organised by the office of Kabaka’s representative in UK and Republic of Ireland.


Ugandans in the UK and Republic of Ireland are set to celebrate Buganda and Uganda heroes at a function to be held in Central London.

The dinner and dance organised by the office of Kabaka's representative in UK and Republic of Ireland. It will take place on Saturday  November 26 at the Royal National Hotel, Galleon Suite, Bedford Way, WC1H 0DG in Central London.

Ranking high on the list are the four most recently late kings of Buganda that included Ssekabaka Muteesa I, Ssekabaka Mwanga II, Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa II and Ssekabaka Muteesa II mainly for making a significant contribution in shaping Uganda as a country and for being pioneers in the fight against colonialism among other things.

According the chief organiser who also doubles as Kabaka's representative in the UK and Republic of Ireland, Ronald Lutaaya, Ugandan politicians who are credited for fighting for independence found when the whole struggle had been set and almost won by the traditional leaders who preceded them.

He cites Muteesa II who he says inspired many when he took the British to court for the first time challenging his deportation in 1953 and defeated them. He also personally financed a lot of people who were clamouring for Uganda's independence.

Other people to be honoured include Augustine Kamya; the founder of the National Movement that organized the economic boycott of the late 1950s which led to fairer trade conditions for the blacks.

Religious leaders like the first archbishop of Kampala Joseph Kiwanuka, Cardinal Emmanuel Nsubuga, the first black Namirembe Diocesan Bishop Dunstan Nsubuga, and the former leader of the Muslim faith Prince Badru Kakungulu, will also be honoured for mainly creating an environment for a cohesive society despite their religious differences.

Lutaaya says that Uganda's problems at the moment cannot be solved by only looking at the present. "It is important to consider the past and that's the only way we can look into the future with prospects," he added.

The dinner is also aimed at attracting the young people born and bred in the UK, which is in line with the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi's vision of encouraging the young people to understand Buganda's history and culture, in view of designing their own contribution to Buganda and Uganda.

The guest of honour is expected to be Kabaka Mutebi's sister Nnalinya Nabaloga, who will also perform the duty of inaugurating a newly appointed committee for the office of Kabaka representative in the UK and republic of Ireland.

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