President Yoweri Museveni has defended his recent nomination of Busoga’s king as an ambassador in his office. “I have seen some people criticize my recent decision to name Kyabazinga William Gabula a Special Ambassador in the Office of the President. As someone who was involved in restoration of kingdoms, I …
Read More »Busoga loyalists threaten court action to halt Museveni’s appointment of Kyabazinga
A section of Busoga Kingdom loyalists have threatened to drag government to court over the appointment of Busoga’s Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV as an ambassador in charge of special duties in the office of the president. Kingdom loyalists led by the president of Justice Forum (JEEMA) Asuman Basalirwa addressed …
Read More »Politics behind Kyabazinga
By Patrick Kagenda Cheers and tears as Busoga becomes kingmakers’ arena Friday, Sept. 12 was a day like no other in Jinja, the main town in the Obwakyabazing Bwabusoga kingdom on the shores of Lake Victoria in central eastern Uganda. The impending coronation of Prince Nadiope Gabula IV as king …
Read More »Battle for Kyabazinga still rages on
By Isaac Mufumba On Sunday June 7, Prince Edward Columbus Wambuzi, backed up by three of Busoga Kingdom’s 11 hereditary chiefs, a host of musclemen called Kanyamas and some followers from his native Bulamogi County, installed himself as Isebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga when he took the crown from the head …
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