The Speaker of the Head of the Clans Council Cabinet of the Buganda Kingdom, Augustine Kizito Mutumba, has called upon the various clans of Buganda to mentor and position highly educated and skilled descendants into clan leadership structures so that they can succeed current leaders and serve as role models to others.
Mutumba made the remarks while welcoming newly appointed katikkiros (clan heads) and their deputies from three different clans — Omutima (Heart), Empologoma (Lion) and Akayozi (Kangaroo rat) — who were officially presented before the Lukiiko of Senior Clan Heads (Abataka Abakulu Ab’obusolya).
The ceremony was held at the Bulange, the kingdom’s headquarters in Mengo, on Thursday.
Mutumba emphasized that the kingdom values capable and professional individuals serving at all levels within the clans, particularly those with expertise in fields such as law, accounting, and other professional disciplines.
He said integrating such skilled individuals into clan leadership strengthens governance systems, improves planning and service delivery, and inspires others to dedicate themselves to serving their respective clans.
“The kingdom desires to see competent and well-educated descendants taking up leadership positions within their clans so as to strengthen our institutions and inspire others to serve selflessly,” he said.
Mutumba further urged clans to develop and improve their ancestral land (obutaka), noting that proper management and modernization are essential in preserving the dignity and heritage envisioned by the founders of the clans.
He also encouraged the people of Buganda to take pride in speaking and teaching their native language to their children. He stressed that language is a vital vehicle for transmitting cultural values, norms, and traditions from one generation to the next.
During the event, the newly appointed Katikkiro of the Omutima Clan, Omutaka Kakeeto Bbaale Namugera, presented Fredrick Kiteke Mujjuzi, who succeeds John Mary Luberenga.
On behalf of the Empologoma Clan, Patrick Kisekka Ddungu introduced the First Deputy Katikkiro, Prince (Omulangira) Ssaalongo Herman Kiyimba, and the Second Deputy Katikkiro, Eddie Kisekka.
Meanwhile, the head of the Akayozi Clan, Kizito Kafumu Batuuka, presented the clan’s deputies: Peter Wasswa Bakayimbudde as First Deputy Katikkiro and Joseph Lwanga Ssendaaza as Second Deputy Katikkiro.
All the newly presented leaders pledged to advance development programs within their respective clans, build upon the achievements of their predecessors, and serve both their clans and the Lukiiko of Abataka with integrity and loyalty, while remaining steadfast in their allegiance to the Kabaka.
