📸 Owek. Joseph Kawuki addressing residents in Kawolo, Kyaggwe
The Buganda Kingdom Minister for Regional and External Affairs, Owek. Joseph Kawuki, has spent two days touring various sub-counties in Kyaggwe County, calling on the army to vacate royal land they have occupied without consent.
Speaking at the Kawolo Sub-county headquarters, where military presence has reportedly disrupted local administrative operations, Minister Kawuki expressed regret over the actions of the soldiers.
He emphasized that there is no justification for military forces to forcibly settle on Kingdom land and hinder the chiefs in carrying out their duties.
“These matters should be resolved through peaceful dialogue because the Kingdom does not chase anyone away,” he said.
📸Owek. Joseph Kawuki with Buganda Kingdom representatives in Kyaggwe County alongside other local leaders
He cited a letter written by former Attorney General Fred Ruhindi on May 29, 2015, which guides government institutions to vacate Buganda’s properties or coordinate with the Kingdom to pay rent.
Kawuki noted that this proves mutual understanding is possible, and that there is no reason why the military and government agencies cannot create a clear communication framework with the Kingdom to ensure peaceful cooperation.
Kyaggwe leaders urged to lead by example
Kyaggwe County Chief Owek. Vincent Matovu urged local leaders to lead by example through integrity, dedication to the Kingdom’s development programs, and responsibility toward education and care for children.
📸 Buganda Kingdom officials seated in a meeting discussing reforms aimed at improving service delivery in Kyaggwe
He criticized some leaders who misuse their positions without fulfilling their duties and called for a return to accountable leadership aligned with Kingdom values.
“Some leaders wear the title but fail to serve. Let us return to leadership based on responsibility, integrity, and culture.”