A century of life, family heritage and the enduring bonds of ancestry took centre stage as members of the Mutima Omuyanja clan reflected on their roots, celebrated their unity and honoured Senga Tereza Mukomugabe Koreta on her 100th birthday.
The gathering, attended by the High Priest, Respected Chief Paapa Masagazi Cliff Richard Musangogwantamu Majwala, Chairman Kyasi Bwanika, Secretary General Charles Luswata and other family members, was described as more than an ordinary meeting.
It was presented as a moment of reconnection—a chance for generations to rediscover their shared history and strengthen the ties that bind them.
“Yesterday was not just a meeting. It was a reawakening,” the family message stated, invoking the symbolism of Katooke as the ancestral home and foundation of their lineage.
At the heart of the celebration was Senga Tereza Mukomugabe Koreta, whose 100 years were portrayed as both a remarkable personal milestone and a blessing to generations that have followed.
Her longevity, clarity of sight and continued ability to write by hand were highlighted as symbols of resilience and grace.
At 100, Senga Tereza was described not merely as an elder, but as a living repository of family knowledge.
“She is our library. She is our archive. She is our 1st Generation,” the message noted, placing her at the foundation of a lineage that now stretches to a fifth generation.
The occasion also offered an opportunity to reaffirm the family’s identity and ancestral roots.
The family identifies as Mutima Omuyanja – Akabilo Mawoowolo, with traditions and values passed down through generations.
Among those traditions is the teaching attributed to Jjaajja Tekera Nanziri Digidda that the clan should embrace life, enjoy its traditions and maintain love and togetherness.
More importantly, the family sought to remind younger generations that their identity extends beyond the places where they currently live.
Their ancestral connection, the message emphasised, is firmly rooted in Katooke, Kifuuta, Kyotera, Buddu.
The family traces its lineage through Jjaajja Maaka Nkalitezala Mwavutakwana, his son Jjaajja Musangogwanta, and Jjaajja Muguluma, who is remembered for securing family land in Kifuuta, Kyotera, thereby providing a lasting anchor for generations to come.
Another defining figure in the family’s history is Jjaajja Petero Kizza Wakulanume Musangogwanta.
In 1922, Petero Kizza left Katooke in Kifuuta and settled in Naziba, Sseguku, along the Entebbe Road, where he served as a public servant within the Buganda Government.
He is remembered as a respected Gombolola Chief who served in the Ssese and Buvuma Islands, carrying out his duties as a servant of the Kingdom.
His legacy, however, extended beyond public service.
From the 1930s through the 1970s, he established himself as a substantial farmer in Naziba, growing cotton, coffee and pineapples along the Entebbe Road.
His story remains an important lesson for the family: hard work is itself a form of heritage.
The gathering therefore became a reminder that geographical distance and occasional disagreements should never outweigh the family’s common heritage.
“What joins us is bigger than what separates us,” the message declared.
Small quarrels, distance, pride and temporary disagreements may create divisions, but the family believes these are insignificant compared with the bonds created by shared blood, ancestry, clan identity and a common homeland.
The call now is for that renewed sense of unity to move beyond meetings and celebrations and become visible through action.
Family members were urged to support one another in times of difficulty, assist relatives facing financial challenges and contribute to the education and welfare of younger generations.
Such solidarity, the message argued, is the most meaningful way to preserve the legacy of Petero Kizza Wakulanume and ensure that Senga Tereza’s centenary becomes a blessing that reaches the fifth generation and beyond.
The gathering ultimately carried a simple message: a family whose members remain connected to their history can build a stronger future.
As the celebrations for Senga Tereza’s 100 years continue, the family is looking beyond the milestone itself—to preserving its identity, strengthening intergenerational bonds and keeping alive the connection to Katooke, Kifuuta, Kyotera and Buddu.
“Tukwatagane, Tulinya ffena.”
Long Live Senga Tereza at 100.
Long Live Mutima Omuyanja.
Long Live Petero Kizza Wakulanume.
