KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has directed his legal team to take action against the Minister of State for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, over his alleged disregard of court rulings concerning the disputed Kaazi land, which is officially owned by the …
Read More »Kabaka Birthday Run to focus on funds-hit HIV/AIDS
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 12th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run will champion the fight against HIV/AIDS. The annual run, which attracts over 100,000 participants, serves as a key fundraising platform for health-related causes, with thematic shifts every three years, though the urgency of combating HIV/AIDS has …
Read More »Archbishop Ssemwogerere lauds Kabaka’s health initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemwogerere, has praised Kabaka Ronald Mutebi’s initiative to provide healthcare services to his people through the “Tubeere Balamu” (Let’s Live) community outreach program. Speaking at St. Joseph Parish in Kyengera during a visit for the outreach, the Archbishop emphasized …
Read More »Will Buganda Kingdom ever reclaim its past glory?
The kingdom’s legacy continues to inspire pride among the Baganda, and its ability to adapt to modern challenges will determine its future. COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The Buganda Kingdom, once a dominant force in pre-colonial East Africa, holds a unique place in Uganda’s history. Renowned for its centralised monarchy, …
Read More »Kabaka Ronald Mutebi is back home
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Kabaka Ronald Mutebi is back home after spending several months recuperating in Namibia. The King of Buganda flew back home last night from the Namibian capital of Windhoek and was received by the Katikkiro (Prime Minister) Charles Peter Mayiga, the Nabagereka Sylvia …
Read More »Museveni orders ‘preventive arrest’ of Bataka seeking to meet Kabaka
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has distanced himself from Buganda clan leaders (Bataka) who travelled to Namibia, supposedly to visit Kabaka Ronald Mutebi who is recuperating there. The Bataka reportedly said President Yoweri Museveni had sponsored their trip, after they raised the matter at their meeting …
Read More »Tik-toker granted bail, barred from mentioning Museveni, Kabaka and Among
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail to a Tik-toker Ibrahim Musana Commonly known as Pressure 24 Seven. The court has barred him from mentioning names of President, Yoweri Museveni, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and Kabaka of Buganda as part of …
Read More »PICTORIAL: Thousands turn out for Kabaka Birthday Run to support fight against HIV/AIDS
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Thousands of Ugandans took part in a mega run on Sunday organized by the Buganda Kingdom and Airtel to raise funds for the fight against HIV and AIDS in the East African country. Dubbed the Kabaka Birthday Run 2024, the annual event was held under the …
Read More »Ugandan media urged to champion conversations of ending HIV/AIDs
Airtel – Kabaka Birthday Run set to take place on Sunday, 7th April 2024 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has today called on the media to spearhead conversations in their spaces that will aid in the fight towards ending the spread of HIV/AIDs by 2030 by participating in …
Read More »Mabirizi sues Kabaka again over Busuulu
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Male Mabirizi has petitioned the Constitutional Court, seeking a temporary injunction to halt the activities involving the Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, and his agents. These activities include mass settlers’ registration and the collection of ground rent (Busuulu Collections). In his …
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