The initiative targets families established in the area between the 1950s and 1989 in Mukono, Kayunga, Buikwe, and Buvuma districts. The non-political foundation seeks to end unchecked sales of ancestral land, create leadership opportunities, and promote employment.
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Sheik Sazir Lumala, Pastor Lwandasa and Mike Ssegawa, the Deputy RDC Kassanda District.
A new initiative dubbed ‘Greater House Mukono Foundation,’ aimed at rallying households in the Greater Mukono area, was officially launched yesterday to preserve the region’s cultural heritage and boost unity among its people.
The initiative targets families established in the area between the 1950s and 1989 in Mukono, Kayunga, Buikwe, and Buvuma districts. The non-political foundation seeks to end unchecked sales of ancestral land, create leadership opportunities, and promote employment.
With inclusion at its core, the forum embraces people regardless of race, religion, or tribe. Visionaries behind the initiative, led by Bishop Samuel Lwandasa of Mt. Lebanon Churches and Sheikh Sazir Lumala, former Mukono District Kadhi, expressed a commitment to restoring the communal spirit that characterized Mukono decades ago.
The foundation aspires to rebuild a society based on mutual care, respect, and collective responsibility for both joyous and sorrowful occasions.
“This initiative aims to reestablish the community’s strong heritage and fight the erosion of values caused by years of civil strife and self-centeredness,” Bishop Lwandasa said during the inaugural meeting in Mukono Municipality’s Central Division.
The forum plans to expand to Goma Division and eventually roll out across the region. The launch was attended by over 250 members from prominent households.
Bishop Lwandasa condemned fraudulent land sales and double titling, blaming unscrupulous leaders for exposing communities to homelessness. He also raised concerns about non-citizens acquiring vast tracts of land, warning that future generations might face displacement.
“Where will our children live if our land is sold to foreigners? We must act now to protect our heritage,” Lwandasa urged.
Sheikh Lumala emphasized the importance of inter-household relationships, which he said once facilitated the swift execution of community-based services. He called for renewed efforts to restore this collaborative spirit as a pathway to peace and development.
Alice Nambi, a descendant of the late Mwega, praised the foundation’s inclusiveness, noting its embrace of individuals from all religious sectors. “This initiative shows a commitment to building a united and enduring community,” she said.
Priscilla Ngonzi, officer in charge of Mukono Taxi Park Police Post, expressed optimism that the foundation would help reduce crime by boosting a spirit of unity and collective vigilance.
Mike Ssegawa, who serves as the Kassanda Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC), applauded the vision bearers for initiating the project. “With such initiatives, guided development of our communities is possible; we can achieve and maintain success rooted in our norms and traditions,” Ssegawa noted.
