1. Brief Description
The Kabalega Memorial Lecture is a high-level annual public dialogue that honors the legacy of Omukama Cwa II Kabalega by examining themes of leadership, resistance, innovation, and socio-political transformation in Uganda and Africa at large. The 2025 edition will convene cultural leaders, policymakers, scholars, youth, and development actors for a rich exchange of ideas that shape Uganda’s future while learning from its past.
Theme
“Culture, Knowledge & Innovation: Reimagining Leadership for Community Transformation.”
Date: October 03rd, 2025
Venue: Hoima Resort Hotel – Bunyoro Convention Hall
- Objective & Purpose
- To commemorate the historical legacy and visionary leadership of Kabalega.
- To foster intergenerational dialogue on governance, identity, and development.
- To inspire civic engagement, youth leadership, and cultural pride.
- To provide a platform for thought leadership and policy reflection.
- Target Audience
- Cultural and traditional leaders
- Academia, historians, and researchers
- Government officials & legislators
- Youth leaders & university students
- Development partners & civil society
- The general public
- Why Participate / Sponsor / Partner
- Align your brand with heritage, leadership, and intellectual development
- Be recognized as a thought leader and cultural patron
- Sponsor a lecture series or academic publication
- Engage with community influencers, media, and decision-makers
- Access VIP networking and stakeholder forum
- Key Highlights
- Keynote Address by a National or Continental Thought Leader
- Panel Discussion on “Leadership & Innovation for Community Transformation in Modern Africa”
- Youth Representation
- Launch of the Kabalega Institute of Leadership & Cultural Studies
- Recognition of Partners & Sponsors.
6. Partners & Sponsors
- Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom
- Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS-Uganda)
7. Engagement / Contact
partnerships@kabalegafoundation.org
+256-764-754259
Sponsor, attend, or nominate a speaker
www.kabalegafoundation.org
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