Archbishop Ssemogerere Calls for Justice, Peace as Uganda Celebrates Benedicto Kiwanuka

Kampala Archbishop His Grace, Paul Ssemogerere has called for justice and peace as people do their duties in a bid to live by the legacy of former Chief Justice, Benedicto Kiwanuka.

While animating Bendicto Kiwanuka Memorial Mass at Rubaga Cathedral on Friday, September  22, the Archbishop said there should be solidarity in fighting for peace saying it is the genesis of a safe country.
“There cannot be peace without culture and ensuring public health for all, no one can be safe alone, we need to work together for peace," he said.
Ssemogerere remembered the late Chief Justice as a man of peace, integrity, gentleness, unity, honesty, and justice. 

He explained that lately, being recognised as a good example to society is very rare since many people are victims of generating conflicts in society.
 “He stood out and died for peace. In our society today, there is a lot of conflicts and injustices. We therefore need to take the example of Bendicto Kiwanuka's legacy.”

In attendance was Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba who hailed the late Chief Justice for being a nationalist, defending the rule of law and fundamental freedoms for all. 
She asked all leaders to emulate and follow his legacy.
“Kiwanuka left an indelible mark in the legal fraternity and people across the political divide. He was a mastery of law, impartial and had zeal for the rule of law. We remember him on his commitment to promote freedom, justice, and human rights,” she said.

Nabakooba acknowledged the selfless leadership of Kiwanuka who fought to change the story of Uganda during his time from colonial oppression.
"All of us here should always strive to work hard for self-development and development of the nation as the Late. Kiwanuka changed the Democratic Party from just an association into a real political party to struggle for country's independence. He joined politics with the major aim of fighting colonial oppression rather than for material gains," she said.

Bart Katureebe, the former Chief Justice of Uganda said in one of the way to celebrate Kiwanuka, he came up with the idea of a memorial public lecture and on Thursday, they had the sixth lecture at the Judiciary to recognise his work.
He condemned the arrests being made with peoples where abouts unkown.

Katureebe encouraged people to make use of the available laws once arrested and they request to go to court, be informed of why they are arrested and their right to apply for bail.
In 1971, the late Kiwanuka was appointed as the first Ugandan Chief Justice in the history of Uganda. He was however kidnapped from his chambers in Kampala, and it has been 51 years down the road since he was last seen alive.