Buganda Clan Heads Urge Grandchildren to Preserve Their Legacy as Exhibition Closes

What the report says

Buganda clan leaders have used the closing of a three-day exhibition at their headquarters in Mengo to encourage younger family members to combine cultural pride with practical skills that can support the future. According to Nile Post, the event brought together grandchildren of clan heads to display products, talents and innovations, while clan leaders visited the stalls and praised the quality of the work on show.

The exhibition was officially opened by Omutaka Lwomwa, the head of the Ndiga, or Sheep, Clan. He urged the younger generation to build a meaningful legacy by taking part in agriculture, animal husbandry and other forward-looking activities, while still respecting their ancestral heritage. He also addressed a land matter involving traditional leaders, saying the land secured by the President was separate from the 900 square miles being sought by the Buganda Kingdom.

Omutaka Nagigoye Samson Nabimba of the Kinyomo Clan said the exhibition served as a useful platform for learning, sharing knowledge and appreciating culture. Banag Michael Ssemugabi, identified as the Katikkiro of Kidimbo and executive director of the Institution of Buganda Clan Heads, noted the effort involved in organizing the event. An evaluation committee also presented a report as the exhibition concluded. The broader significance of the gathering is its focus on passing cultural identity to younger generations while encouraging practical livelihoods and innovation.