- Racheal Balimwezo says she was first drawn to her husband’s amputated leg and how he openly embraced it.
- She recalls his passion for sports, independence, and go-getter attitude despite his disability.
- She believes Balimwezo’s political rise is driven by purpose and resilience, not coincidence.
Racheal Balimwezo, wife to Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo, has opened up on the unusual but powerful reason she first fell for the seasoned politician.
Speaking during an exclusive interview on Sanyuka TV, Racheal revealed that what initially drew her to Balimwezo was not wealth or status, but his amputated leg and the confidence with which he carried himself.
She recalls a moment that stayed with her vividly: Balimwezo, while addressing the public, removed his artificial leg, raised it for everyone to see, and told the crowd that he was a victim of the same poor roads and hardships they faced daily. To Racheal, that moment spoke volumes about his honesty, courage, and connection to ordinary people.
“He never hid his disability or used it as an excuse. Instead, he turned it into a message of hope and strength,” Racheal said.
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Beyond politics, she described Balimwezo as a man of action and passion, especially when it came to sports. She noted that he has long supported disciplines like boxing and cycling, and even participated in competitive cycling events himself. In one instance, she recalled him racing against a fully able-bodied cyclist and leaving him behind, something that deeply impressed her.
Another moment that sealed her admiration came during a simple family errand. As they prepared to drop off her sisters, Racheal looked around for the driver—only to realize Balimwezo himself was behind the wheel. To her, this was proof that he was independent, confident, and unbothered by limitations others might dwell on.
Racheal says what made Balimwezo irresistible was his go-getter spirit. Despite his disability, he remained active, handsome, and self-assured, never asking for sympathy or special treatment. That attitude, she says, made him her type of man.
The two later married and now share a family, including a recently welcomed pair of twins.
She believes Balimwezo’s rise in politics has not been accidental but purposeful, adding that his life story reflects resilience and service—qualities she is confident he will bring to his leadership of Kampala.
