The Buganda Kingdom Minister of Heritage, Palaces, Tombs, Tourism and Security, Anthony Wamala, has called on leaders of the Nkula clan to confront and overcome the challenges affecting their community in order to drive meaningful development.
Speaking during a visit to the Nkula clan headquarters in Lwentunga village, Kapeeka sub-county, Bulemeezi County, Minister Wamala emphasized that challenges are an inherent part of leadership but must be addressed with competence and determination.
“Difficulties are part of leadership, but they must be tackled decisively. Leaders are entrusted with the responsibility and ability to find solutions to the problems facing their clans,” he said.
Minister Wamala encouraged clan leaders to embrace innovation and strategic planning to improve livelihoods, particularly by ensuring that younger members of the clan gain access to better educational opportunities.
Wamala noted concerns raised by clan members that many youths fail to progress beyond primary education, limiting their future prospects.
The Chairperson of the Council of Clan Heads (Abataka), Omutaka Augustine Kizito Mutumba, urged members of the Nkula clan to value and prioritize their cultural heritage in all aspects of life. He stressed the importance of embracing traditions, including cultural practices and dress, as a source of identity and pride.
The head of the Nkula clan, Omutaka Gerald Ssemwezi Kibuuka Muwangi, expressed appreciation to the Kabaka for continued support to his subjects, particularly in healthcare services and development initiatives.
Meanwhile, the clan’s Prime Minister, Capt. George Ssenyunzi, raised concerns over low education levels among many clan members, noting that limited schooling has left many without competitive opportunities in the country.
In a message delivered by Dan Ssenku on behalf of Kkangaawo Ronald Mulondo, clan leaders were urged to safeguard clan land, particularly the land hosting their headquarters, and avoid selling it. Instead, they were encouraged to develop and maintain it in line with standards set by the Buganda Kingdom.
The visit highlighted the kingdom’s continued efforts to strengthen clan leadership, preserve cultural identity, and address socio-economic challenges at the grassroots level.
