Mayiga finds his own leadership philosophy in Zari’s success story

What the report says

Buganda Kingdom Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has publicly drawn parallels between his own leadership outlook and comments made by Zari Hassan in a recent Weekend Monitor profile, according to Sqoop Uganda. Mayiga said he saw several lessons in Zari’s reflections on fame, business growth and legacy-building, especially her view that visibility only matters if it is turned into something lasting.

In a post on X, Mayiga highlighted Zari’s emphasis on professionalism, consistency, financial discipline and making difficult leadership choices. Sqoop Uganda reported that he described her remarks as closely matching his own thinking about turning influence into sustainable institutions rather than relying on popularity alone. The article also noted that Mayiga has long been involved in leadership and institution building within the Buganda Kingdom, where he is described as a lawyer, entrepreneur and author.

The piece places his response in the context of his recent remarks to the Buganda Lukiiko, where he reportedly urged leaders to focus on ideas, performance and service to the Kingdom instead of titles. Zari, for her part, was presented as an entrepreneur who has shifted from being a public figure to building businesses and assets across sectors including education, property, beauty, entertainment and brand partnerships. Sqoop Uganda’s report suggests the exchange reflects a shared message: lasting success depends on discipline, accountability and long-term planning.