Buganda Kingdom Commends Mzee Magala for Defending Throne, Promoting History

What the report says

Buganda Kingdom has publicly recognised Elder Magala Tazzibwawo Balikyewunya for using social media to teach about Buganda’s history and to defend the institution of the Kabaka, according to Nile Post. The acknowledgement was made at Bulange Mengo, where Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga received Magala and praised his contribution to cultural education and public communication.

Mayiga said the work of restoring and strengthening Buganda should involve more than just the kingdom’s senior leadership, arguing that individuals should contribute according to their capacity. He thanked Magala for sharing historical and educational content online, while also warning social media users to verify information before posting and to avoid insults or reckless speech. He said unverified claims can create legal problems and that online platforms can either enhance or damage someone’s reputation.

Magala, in turn, thanked the Kingdom for recognising ordinary people and drawing them closer to the institution of Buganda. The kingdom’s information minister and spokesperson, Israel Kazibwe Kitooke, said his office had been following the work of online communicators such as Magala and believed their content was helping spread knowledge that people in the Kingdom should know.

The event also drew several public figures, including musicians Mesarch Ssemakula and Ronald Mayinja, along with Kazibwe Kapo and Princess Amira. More broadly, the recognition reflects the growing role of social media in cultural advocacy and public education in Uganda.