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Omukama Chwa II Kabalega (June 18, 1853 \u2013 April 6, 1923), was\u00a0the ruler or Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom in <\/em>Uganda from 1870 to 1899, and a celebrated national hero.\u00a0<\/p>

He is most notably remembered for his great developmental rule that transformed Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom and restored it’s former glory, but also his resistance to colonialism, a few among African monarchs that put up fierce sustained resistance, a stance that later inspired other African leaders to fight for their independence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A summary of highlights of his legacy is provided below..<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Age ascended to the throne, ruled for 29 years.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Resistance to colonial rule, inspiring other African leaders to fight for their independence<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Exiled to Seychelles Islands, and all the while engaging in diplomatic correspondence challenging his detention, leading to his release. He died on his way back to his Kingdom<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Declared a National Hero by the Government of Uganda for his fight against Colonialism.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A Legacy that has Inspired Generations and shaped a Nation <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A defender of his people’s freedom and self determination against colonialism.<\/p>

A promoter of human rights and development, resisting slave trade and instead encouraging of trade in merchandise with foreign merchants.\u00a0<\/p>

A meritocrat who introduced all-inclusive social reforms and built modern administrative, governance and defence systems.<\/p>

A unifier, and great contributor to nation building through uniting many former states into one administration.<\/p>

When duty came calling in the threat to the liberties of his people through colonialism, he chose to defend his people; coming against much stronger imperialist forces, sustaining a war for nine (9) years that many could not withstand on the 1st encounter.<\/p>

Omukama Kabalega continues to inspire many unto a life of purpose and true service to society.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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