Many at different levels of society have, and continue to draw inspiration from the story of Omukama Cwa II Kabalega; his leadership, his life, and sacrifices for the good of his people, and when he was faced with adversity; his bravery.. Some of the messages are shared below;
Omukama Kabalega inspired us to form the National Resistance Army to fight for the liberation of Uganda.
As an icon of unity and development in the great lakes region, it is a pleasure that such a commemoration is organized in his honor as acknowledgement and appreciation of the efforts early African leaders played in organizing the African people into kingdoms and chiefdoms in order to work together for development.
H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
President of the Republic of Uganda
Omukama Kabalega fought tirelessly to defend his people and the Kingdom, the bond created by Mwanga and Kabalega should inspire the people of Bunyoro and Buganda to work together.
H.M. Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II
Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom
What made Omukama Cwa II Kabalega a hero and endeared him to his people in both the good times, and times of adversity was that he refused to betray his people on several occasions when external forces advanced their interest for him to surrender the sovereignty of Bunyoro-Kitara, and additionally, his ability to unite people of different tribes from far and wide into the Bunyoro-Kitara precolonial nation, enabling them to all participate in nation building equitably based on merit.
Owek. Andrew Byakutaga
Prime Minister - Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom
I admire the courageous, patriotic, and great nationalistic mind that Omukama Kabalega espoused. Reflecting on is visionary leadership, the people of Bunyoro-Kitara and Ugandans at large have a huge debt to pay to Omukama Kabalega by promoting unity, embracing Pan-Africanism and nationalism, learning to sacrifice, and working together for the common good of society.
