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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Mengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has strongly cautioned leaders within his kingdom to reject hypocrisy while offering service and instead adopt courage while delivering genuine and sincere assistance to the people. According to Kabaka Mutebi, leaders ought to exemplify loyalty and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is improbable to list events that form a significant part of Uganda’s history and miss the 1966 attack on the palace of Kabaka Fredrick Mutesa II by the army under the command of then Col. Idi Amin Dada. Diverse accounts have been written in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has presided over the opening games of the 2023 Airtel- BIKA tournament alongside the official partner’s Airtel Uganda at Wankulukuku stadium. The tournament is aimed at developing talent among the youth through football and netball games. …
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