The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged students and leaders of King’s College Budo to jealously guard the school’s rich legacy and remain committed to excellence.
He made the remarks during the commissioning of the Sekabaka Daudi Chwa II building, a new classroom block named in honour of Daudi Chwa II.
Mr Mayiga said the project reflects the college’s dedication to preserving its heritage while investing in the future.
“I am pleased to return to King’s College Budo once again. In August 2024, during the opening of Australia House, I appealed to the leadership to consider putting up a building in remembrance of Sekabaka Daudi Chwa II,” he said.
He explained that his earlier appeal was intended to recognise the Kabaka’s historic contribution and the central role of the Buganda Kingdom in the founding and growth of the school.
“I am deeply delighted that this request was not only received but implemented,” he added.
Mayiga described the commissioning of the building as a strong statement that the college values its roots, noting that legacy is defined by the impact one leaves behind and what future generations remember.
He emphasised that the Buganda Kingdom places great importance on education, recalling that it provided land for the establishment of several leading schools, including King’s College Budo.
The kingdom, he added, has also set up its own institutions such as nursing schools, secondary schools, tertiary colleges and a chartered university.
“Education remains one of the most important investments any society can make for its future,” he said.
The Headmaster, Mr John Fred Kazibwe, said the school leadership has focused on ensuring financial sustainability while upholding academic excellence.
“I am a lawyer and a manager, but I enjoy teaching. I have taught for 33 years, and nothing is more fulfilling than seeing young people grow into responsible citizens,” Kazibwe said.
He revealed that since assuming office, the administration has prioritised expanding facilities and increasing student enrolment to strengthen the institution’s financial base. Student numbers have risen from 1,780 to 2,600, while the school budget has grown significantly, enabling it to finance its own development projects.
Recent developments include new dormitories, expanded classroom space and improved sanitation facilities, all of which have enhanced students’ welfare without compromising academic standards.
Kazibwe attributed the progress to collaboration among stakeholders, including government, the Buganda Kingdom, the Church, the Board of Governors, the PTA, and both teaching and non-teaching staff.
“To God be the glory. We may have done many things right, but we return all the glory to Him,” he said, citing Psalm 115.
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, underscored the values of gratitude and unity in building lasting legacies.
He urged the congregation to remember and appreciate those who have supported them, noting that people often dwell more on those who wronged them than on those who stood by them.
Reflecting on his installation on March 1, 2020, Kazimba said although the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted two years of his tenure, the period laid a foundation for renewal and transformation. He described setbacks as opportunities for a stronger comeback.
He added that genuine transformation begins with the “conversion of the head, the heart and the hands,” resulting in positive change in homes, schools and communities.
As the Sekabaka Daudi Chwa II building was unveiled, speakers agreed that true legacy goes beyond physical structures to shaping minds, character and the future of society.