Good leaders dialogue - Kabaka

Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi (right) hands over an award to Kyadondo (Kaggo) County chief Patrick Luwanga Mugumbule after he emerged the best in carrying out Kabaka’s activities. PHOTO BY JOSEPH KIGGUNDU

Wakiso.

Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi has called for an end to politics of lies, saying Ugandans need leaders with values. The Kabaka said a leader who doesn’t value dialogue and respect for others does not qualify to be called a good leader.

“In Buganda Kingdom, we have good leaders because we always put negotiations and respect for one another first. When there is no consensus, I invite elders at all levels and analyse situations for a better solution,” the Kabaka said.
The monarch was addressing his subjects during the local government day celebrations for Buganda Kingdom at Gombe Sub-county headquarters in Wakiso District at the weekend. The theme for this year’s celebrations was “Leadership and Transparency.”

“Leadership is very important to development and leaders should have consensus with the people at every stage. When people are poor, leaders should always be ready to look for measures that can rescue their people from poverty,” Kabaka Mutebi added.

The Kabaka asked the youth to work hard. “The country needs young people and I urge you to focus on agriculture because it’s the backbone for Uganda and Buganda’s economic development. We can’t go wrong if we use agriculture to change our country.”

Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga asked people in rural areas to grow commercial crops from which they can earn big other than selling off their land.