Jinja: During his 3-day tour in Busoga, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga urged the youth to use their time wisely for productive initiatives.
Mayiga’s visit to Busoga began on Friday, October 4, 2024, as he was invited by the Buganda youth living in Busoga, known as Nkoba Zambogo.
The tour started at Igenge, where Mayiga visited the Kingdom of Busoga. He was warmly welcomed by His Royal Highness, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV. During an intensive meeting with the Kyabazinga, various issues were discussed, including the proposal of organizing a joint football tournament between Busoga’s Masaza winning team and a Buganda team. Mayiga noted that such initiatives would promote teamwork and unity between the two kingdoms.
On Saturday, October 5, Mayiga visited Kampala University’s Jinja branch, where he addressed a gathering of over a thousand youths, including key stakeholders from Busoga. In his speech, Mayiga urged the youth not to waste their time but to value it by engaging in activities that leave a lasting impact. “Do not waste your time during your youthful years. You are strong and bold,” he said, emphasizing that the youth should leverage their strength and fearlessness to pursue meaningful goals.
He further explained the four stages of life—infancy, youth, adulthood, and old age—highlighting that youth is the most critical stage for shaping one’s future. Mayiga drew comparisons to the past when wealth was measured by how much gold one possessed, while today’s society values professional skills. “Which generation would you want to follow?” he asked, stressing that the old ways of thinking are now outdated.
Among the dignitaries present was the Vice Chancellor of Kampala University, Dr. Badru Kateregga, who thanked everyone for their support during his recent illness. Dr. Kateregga appealed to the Nkoba Zambogo leaders to create a structured curriculum for Ekyoto—traditional lectures held at night during important cultural visits, often referred to as Kasiki. He emphasized the importance of having a well-designed curriculum for these sessions, rather than relying on impromptu arrangements. “There must be a structured curriculum, not just improvisation,” he said, adding that this would ensure continuity and proper follow-ups for future cultural exchanges.
During Mayiga’s visit to KUJ, other activities included a football match between Nkoba Zambogo students from Jinja and Buganda, with the Buganda team emerging victorious. This was followed by a session on royal leadership teachings.
