Katikkiro Mayiga (left) beats the drum as Minister Kawuki looks on at the luwalo lwaffe 2025 launch
Bulange, Mmengo – The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, has launched the Luwalo Lwaffe 2025 initiative, urging Baganda to continue supporting the Kingdom’s development programs.
He arrived at Bulange gardens, Mmengo, amidst a grand welcome, accompanied by Minister Owek. Joseph Kawuki, Owek. Israel Kazibwe Kitooke, and Owek. Choltilda Nakate Kikomeko, along with County Chiefs (Abaami ba Masaza).
In his speech, Katikkiro thanked the people of Buganda for their commitment to the Luwalo Lwaffe initiative, which has played a key role in uplifting livelihoods within the Kingdom. He emphasized that this initiative has helped fund various programs, including the Emmwanyi Terimba coffee project, Bulange water bills, health centers, infrastructure development, poverty eradication, and education projects.
During the launch, Katikkiro also introduced the new phase of the "Tondeka mu Luwalo" campaign, rewarding counties and sub-counties that made the highest contributions in 2024.
Top contributors to luwalo lwaffe 2024
Katikkiro highlighted the importance of continued commitment in 2025, stressing that hard work leads to progress. He encouraged Baganda to engage in coffee farming, noting that available incentives for coffee growers will soon be phased out.
Katikkiro Mayiga with ministers and county chiefs at the luwalo lwaffe 2025 launch
Among the best-performing contributors, Kaaso village in Ssaabwali Gombe (Kyaddondo) emerged as the top contributor, while the Cyprian Mukasa family in Kasanje (Ssaabwaali Bukoto) made the highest individual contribution of UGX 1.10 million.
Counties that led in contributions in 2024 include:
- Mumyuka Nakawa (Kyaddondo)
- Ssaabagabo Ntuusi
- Ssaabaddu Mateete (Mawogola)
- Ssaabaddu Kapeeka (Bulemeezi)
- Ssaabaddu Kalisizo (Buddu)
These counties alone raised UGX 47 million on the launch day.
Buganda’s Minister for Government Relations, Owek. Joseph Kawuki, applauded sub-county secretaries for motivating the people of Buganda to contribute generously, leading to the total funds surpassing UGX 1.676 billion.
Katikkiro calls for Dr. Besigye’s release
During his speech, Katikkiro Mayiga also called for the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye, expressing concern over his continued detention despite being unwell. He noted that such actions damage Uganda’s reputation internationally.
He urged the government to uphold the rule of law and ensure justice, stating, "A country governed by the rule of law prospers. Without laws, there is no freedom, and human rights are violated."
Katikkiro concluded by encouraging Baganda to remain united and support the Kingdom’s development agenda, emphasizing that their contributions directly impact the well-being of their communities.