. >> reporter: the thing that's always kept matthias kiwanuka. >> not a lot of people recognize my facet if i'm in a situation where someone from uganda who sees my name, it's not if i play fable, it's if i'm related to benidito kiwanuka. he became the first elected prime minister in uganda's history. and then in 1971 he became the first chief justice. if there was a mount rushmore, then benidito kiwanuka's phrase woulfacewould be on it. >> it's a constant reminder that i should have a big expectation of myself because things are always possible. >> standing for the rule of fair and justice law in uganda, even if that meant countering edicts put forth by the man who placed him. >> more than just hearing about it. when you walk down the street and someone recognizes you and takes the time to say, usually an older person to say i appreciate what your grandfather did for our people and our country. it gives a sense of pride. >> reporter: that my was' grandfather paid a terrible price. in 1972 forces believed to won workingal amin's behest, publicly tortured him before murdering him by sett