Recently promoted and married Capt. Frank Musisi of the United States Army, has sent a press statement to Buganda Post, describing that has been going on in his life the last few months. In his statement, Capt. Musisi talks about his wedding in Kampala, his appointment by Katikkiro Walusimbi as a funds mobilize for Kasubi Tombs and his appointment to the rank of Captain in the United States Army. It appears that Mmengo never took the trouble to explain to Capt. Mu Musisi that it is not proper in Buganda to make public reports that mix information about Kabaka’s work (e.g., fund raising for Kasubi) with personal stories like weddings or job promotions.
The statement by Capt. Musisi is reproduced in full below:
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Dear friends and well wishers:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES:
I send greetings to you and your families as we approach the Memorial Day weekend in just seven days.
I must apologize this appreciation could have come sooner but I hope you will understand that this delay in writing was beyond my control.
Now that I am back in Los Angeles after a two-week tour that took me to Fresno (California), Atlanta (Georgia), and Dallas (Texas), I must say that I was humbled by the hundreds messages of support, messages of congratulations and encouragement that have been sent to me over the last two months for the events that have taken place in my life. These included the following:
- Our wedding that took place in Kampala, Uganda in March
- Being appointed the Buganda Kingdom Special Mobilizer for funds in the U.S. for Kasubi Royal Tombs
- Promotion to the rank of Captain in the United States Army.
Our Wedding: My wife Betty and I extend our thanks to you for the contributions, support and hours of preparations that many of you put in to ensure that we had a very successful wedding in Kampala on March 27th, 2010 at the Lubaga Cathedral followed by a reception at Hotel Africana. Our sincere appreciation to the Frank and Betty Musisi wedding Committee headed by Mr. Siraje Mugambe of Los Angeles and his entire team together with the Uganda committee headed by Mr. J.B. Musoke and Joel Kiwanuka. We also acknowledge the support of Mr. Edwin Muwonge (Best man) and Godfrey Muwonge both of Wisconsin, and Freddie Munawa of Seattle who accompanied us to the wedding. Our thanks to many of you from different cities and states that supported us through the entire wedding process we pray that the Lord reward accordingly. Our appreciation goes to Hajj Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige aka BMK for the wonderful hospitality.
Appointment as: Buganda Kingdom Special Mobilizer for funds in the U.S. for the restoration of Kasubi Royal Tombs
Ladies and gentlemen, I must thank the Ssaabasajja Kabaka, the Katikkiro and his leadership, and the people of Buganda Kingdom for this appointment. As a Muganda, a Ugandan and an African immigrant in the U.S. who prides myself in preservation of our culture and norms, I must say that I accepted this great responsibility with honor and humility. This is a task I don’t take lightly and I am very confident that with your support as expressed in your congratulatory messages to me, we will be successful towards this noble cause. As we morn the loss of our Muzibu Azaala Mpanga we must remember that we will be judged by what we do rather than what say towards cause. Having attended the Special session of the Lukiiko on 22nd March and Kasubi Tombs Prayers on the 26th March as a speciall guest, it give me a sense of understanding and appreciation of the magnitude of the work to be done. I was indeed touched and overcame with emotion when I visited the gutted Kasubi Tombs, it is unimmaginable what happened to this ancentral place. We must do everything in our power and means to rebuild it! Gutusinze nnyo ayi Ssaabasajja Kabaka! Gutusingidde ddala, Tetwasobola kukuuma Kasubi!
To this I must commend volunteers that have stepped forward and joined the Kasubi Royal Tombs Restoration Fund Committee, to be used as a vehicle to raise funds under the office of the Buganda Kingdom Special Mobilizer in the United States. More volunteers committed to this work are welcome and being integrated into the committee as we move on this selfless patriotic assignment. The official launch of this noble cause will take place this coming Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, 30th May 2010 in Los Angeles, California at the Taj of India Restaurant on (14062 Burbank blvd, Van Nuys CA 91401 at 7:00PM.
I must also commend the work done so by Ggwanga Mujje in Boston, NY/NJ, and Washington DC towards the Kasubi Tombs. I also thank the Ssaabasajja Kabaka’s Representatives in the USA and Canada for the work they have done and continue to do towards supporting the restoration of the Kasubi Royal Tombs. Many other community organizations and friends of Buganda in North America, and Europe that are contributing toward this cause are appreciated.
As we have done since I returned to the U.S. by going to Fresno, Atlanta and Dallas we will be visiting several cities and states mobilizing, sensitizing and coordinating with friends of Buganda about this noble cause. Over the next weeks and months we will take our work to several different communities, organizations and businesses in North America articulating Buganda Kingdom issues to ensure that we raise funds for the Restoration of Kasubi Royal Tombs and we hope that many of you will join with us. Vides of what happened to Kasubi Tombs will be shown.
Our pledge that funds donated/contributed for Kasubi Royal Tombs will be used only for this purpose we will be governed by transparence, accountability and disclosure to ensure confidence and trust. At this time, I call upon all Baganda and friends of Buganda in the Diaspora to unite and support us during this very difficult time in our Kingdom’s history. My thanks go to Mr. Sam Kiggwe of Atlanta (Georgia) and Dr. Abu Senkayi of Dallas(Texas) both Ssaabasajja Kabaka’s representative in the respective cities for the warm hospitality and accommodation accorded to me during my visit
Awangaale Ssaabasajja Kabaka Magulu Nnyondo WA Buganda.
Promotion to the rank of Captain in the United States Army
Ladies and gentlemen, once again I must thank you for the prayers and support for this achievement. My appreciation goes to my fellow soldiers at the Support Operations (SPO) and the entire 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command; to the members of the Ugandan Community in Los Angeles who were able to attend the promotion ceremony. Special thanks to Colonel Steven Hartman my former boss who spared time to come and decorate me with the new rank. I must thank management of the Crested Journal Publications for their attendance as well as the Mr. John Nsimbe the photographer. Thank you for your prayer and support.
In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, I must say that you have proved beyond doubts that community service is indeed a must. The show of support, encouragement and advice is beyond words of expression.
My pledge is to always serve the community as the only way I can pay you back. I must also ask you to pray for Buganda and Uganda.
Again, thank you for your support and May God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Frank Musisi
