Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko

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Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko
Owek. Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko, Minister of Social Services, Buganda Kingdom
Born
Uganda
OccupationsEducator, Public Servant
EmployerBuganda Kingdom
Organizations
Known for
  • Minister of Social Services, Buganda Kingdom
  • Headteacher, Trinity College Nabbingo (2002–2018)
* Educational leadership and advocacy
TitleOwekitibwa
PredecessorProsperous Nankindu Kavuma

Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko is the minister of Social Services in the office of Nnaabagereka in Buganda Kingdom.[1][2][3][4] She is a former headteacher of Trinity College Nabbingo from 2002 to 2018.[3][5][6] She also worked as the chairperson Wakiso District Headteachers' Association.[7]

Career

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Nakate is currently serving the Buganda Kingdom as the minister of Social Services in the office of Nnaabagereka.[1][8] She was the third black African Headteacher of Trinity College Nabbingo and served for 16 years (2002–2018).[5] She was among the 17 selected members of the White paper committee to review the Rwendeire Visitation committee report on Makerere.[9] She chaired the Buganda Kingdom Education Committee and worked with the Ministry of Education and Sports.[10] She was the chairperson of Secondary School Headteachers in Uganda.[9]

Legacy

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She has been given the title of Ow'ekitiibwa in the Buganda Kingdom. The title "Ow'ekitiibwa," abbreviated as "Owek.", is a traditional title in the Buganda Kingdom that indicates nobility or a position of respect. The title is part of a broader system of titles within the Buganda Kingdom, emphasizing the cultural hierarchy and the significance of leadership roles in Ugandan society. Notable individuals who have held the title include Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga and Owek. Ezekerial Tenywa Wako, both of whom have contributed to the leadership and cultural heritage of Buganda.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Owek Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko". Buganda Kingdom. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
  2. ^ "Kabaka Mutebi reshuffles cabinet". Monitor. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
  3. ^ a b "Ahaki Institute: New degree-awarding institution launched". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
  4. ^ "Nnaabagereka tips pupils on menstrual hygiene". Monitor. 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
  5. ^ a b "History". Trinity College Nabbingo. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
  6. ^ Ochwo, Alfred (2017-02-15). "Nabbingo OGs flock to Lubaga in thanksgiving". The Observer. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
  7. ^ "Curriculum-defaulting schools 'face closure'". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
  8. ^ "bugandauk.com - Buganda holds a three-day health camp in Butambala". www.bugandauk.com. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
  9. ^ a b "Committee Given 3 Months to Develop White Paper on Mak Visitation Report :". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  10. ^ "trinity college nabbingo gets new headteacher". new vision.
  11. ^ "New Vision - Latest News". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2025-03-31.