Ex-VP Ssekandi Salutes Late Col. George Wilson Kamya as Beti Kamya Launches Father’s Autobiography ‘Soldier of Faith’

What the report says

Former Vice President and Presidential Special Envoy Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has praised the late Col. (Rtd) George Wilson Kamya during the launch of Kamya’s autobiography, Soldier of Faith, in Kampala. According to Watchdog Uganda, Ssekandi described Kamya as a figure marked by integrity, discipline and faith, and said the book helps preserve the legacy of a man who lived through important periods in East African history.

The event also served as a public acknowledgement of Inspector General of Government Beti Olive Kamya and her family for bringing her father’s memoir into the public domain. Ssekandi welcomed the effort to record the retired officer’s experiences for future generations, presenting family memoirs as a valuable complement to official historical records.

Watchdog Uganda reported that Ssekandi framed the autobiography as more than a family tribute, saying it could help younger readers understand the values that shaped an earlier generation of leaders. The publication places the book launch within a broader conversation about how Ugandan families preserve the stories of influential public figures and military veterans.

In the same remarks, Ssekandi also offered a separate tribute to Gen. Salim Saleh Akandwanaho, calling him a dependable friend and praising his support for ordinary Ugandans. The article underscores the role of personal recollections and published memoirs in keeping national and regional history accessible.