Uganda in celebrating 60 years of electricity connection honours Kawalya-Kaggwa
A picture of Ernest Michael Kawalya–Kaggwa; and centre, a sculpture of Ernest Kawalya - Kaggwa, the Statue of Leadership, at Amber House on Kampala Road; Kawalya-Kaggwa’s daughter, Harriet Nansikombi Kawalya-Kaggwa. Photos/Morgan Mbabazi
When Uganda celebrated 50 years of Independence in 2012, Ernest Michael Kawalya-Kaggwa was honoured with a Golden Jubilee Medal for championing the introduction of electricity in Uganda 68 years ago.
The former Buganda Kingdom chief minister (Katikiro) was a revered national figure.