President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, presented Mr. Abdul Katabaazi with the prestigious Nalubaale Medal at State House Entebbe today during a cabinet meeting.
The Nalubaale Medal, bestowed by H.E. The President of the Republic of Uganda, recognizes civilian activists who have contributed significantly to the nation’s political development, either through armed struggle or civil disobedience, as outlined in the National Honours and Awards Act of 2001, as amended.
Mr. Katabaazi, a plumber and motorcycle rider from Kikandwa Zone, Lungujja, Rubaga Division, demonstrated exceptional courage by pursuing and apprehending the assailants responsible for the tragic murder of Eng. Daniel Bbosa, the esteemed leader of Buganda Kingdom’s Endiga Clan, on Sunday, February 25th, 2024.
Eng. Bbosa, aged 72 and also the director of Transa Electrical, was fatally shot in his car as he approached his residence in Kikandwa Zone, Lungujja, Rubaga Division.
During the meeting, Mr. Katabaazi shared with President Museveni the harrowing account of how he, alongside fellow boda boda riders, pursued and captured the assailants.
“Thank you, Your Excellency, the President of Uganda, for this recognition and the opportunity to meet with you,” expressed Mr. Katabaazi.
President Museveni lauded Mr. Katabaazi for his valor and dedication to a noble cause, stating, “I want to congratulate you; you have performed heroically. You have now joined the ranks of bush war fighters like myself.”
Furthermore, the President pledged to extend recognition and support to other boda boda riders who played a crucial role in apprehending the perpetrators.
Congratulations Mr. Katabazi for this heroic action