Stop mourning the past, Baganda told

SUNDAY VISION

By Jeff Andrew Lule

LUBIRI - The Baganda have been told to stop mourning the past misfortunes like the 1966 attack on Lubiri and focus on hard work to promote development in the kingdom.

This was at Lubiri in Mengo during prayers to commemorate the 47th, anniversary since the attack on the palace.

Speaking at the function, the Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga, asked the Baganda to focus on how to survive for the kingdom to regain its past glory.

“Why mourn the past troubles? We have our Kabaka who has showed us what to do. Let us do what he has directed us to do and move ahead,” he noted.

Mayiga said it was good to remember the day but not by mourning since it does not solve the challenges of the kingdom.

“Our Kabaka saw it fit to remember this day and our beloved who lost their lives during the attack and pray for the kingdom,” he added.

He stressed that during this day, Sekabaka Muteesa is also remembered as a hero for his efforts which led Uganda to independence.

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Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga greets David Francis Katende, 60, one of the survivors of the attack  on Buganda Government in 1966. PHOTO/Abu Mwesigwa

The kingdom also intends to honour the survivors who shielded the king for him to escape from government forces that raided Lubiri palace.

“We are going to construct Sekabaka Mutesa’s monument in Lubiri to remember him at all times,” he added.

Mayiga said he was committed to make sure Buganda gets all its property from the central government, without attacking anyone.

“Stay focused and steak to the point without using any violence. I assure you I am ready to work with all your support. We shall get all we want with time,” he added.

During his sermon, the Rt. Rev. Prof. Michael Ssenyimba said he was concerned that people had forgotten about agriculture which was the main economic activity in the kingdom.

He said the event should help reflect on how far the kingdom has come and to thank God for the achievements.

“This helps us correct our mistakes, remember our beloved ones, recognise the survivors in the struggle, plan for the future and thank God we are still alive,” he said.