Rukungiri, Uganda — Over the weekend, Maj Gen (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi, Uganda’s Minister of Security, and his wife Susan Kabonero Muhwezi hosted a traditional kwanjula (giveaway) ceremony for their daughter, Sandra Kekirunga Muhwezi, at their home in Rukungiri district.
The high-profile event drew political heavyweights, dignitaries, and members of Uganda’s elite, with Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa attending as President Yoweri Museveni’s official representative.
“Yesterday, I had the honour of representing H.E. @KagutaMuseveni at the giveaway ceremony of Sandra Kekirunga Muhwezi,” Tayebwa posted on X (formerly Twitter), praising the ceremony as a beautiful celebration of tradition and family.
In his speech, delivered on behalf of the President, Tayebwa relayed Museveni’s heartfelt message of gratitude. The President reflected on the sacrifices made by freedom fighters like Gen. Muhwezi during Uganda’s liberation struggle — men who once had no guarantees of survival, much less of building families.
“When they chose to fight for Uganda, they took great risks,” Tayebwa said. “None of them knew whether they would liberate the country, return home, or ever have families. But they won the fight — and God has further rewarded the liberators with long life and the joy of seeing their children grow up and start families of their own.”
Museveni also praised the Muhwezi family for upholding traditional marriage customs during the ceremony — a nod to cultural heritage that remains deeply valued.
To the bride, Sandra, and her fiancé Josh (only identified by first name), the President encouraged faithfulness, love, open communication, and unwavering commitment as the foundation for a lasting marriage.
Tayebwa echoed that advice, urging the young couple to “pray together, apologise to each other when wrong, and be willing to sacrifice for one another.”
The guest list read like a who’s who of Ugandan politics and business, including former Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa, former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi, Minister Alice Kaboyo, Prince Daudi Kintu Wasajja, businessman Bob Kabonero, and Ambassador Richard Kabonero.
The ceremony, held in the heart of Rukungiri, blended elegance with cultural authenticity — a fitting celebration for one of Uganda’s most prominent political families.
