Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Late Archbishop of Kampala Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga has been laid to rest, in Lubaga Cathedral, Kampala. Lwanga died in his room at Rubaga, in the precincts of the Cathedral on Saturday. The medical team that carried out the postmortem stated that he …
Read More »Buganda demands payment of UGX 215 Billion from central gov’t
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Premier Charles Peter Mayiga has asked the government to expedite the payment of 215 billion Shillings to the cultural institution for the property that was taken over by the government after the abolition of cultural institutions. The money also covers compensation for land and …
Read More »Buganda kingdom mourns South Africa’s Zulu king
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Kingdom has mourned the passing of South Africa’s Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, who has on several occasions graced Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s events. Addressing Journalists at a Press Conference in Bulange-Mengo, the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga said that King Zwelithini has …
Read More »Kabaka opens Lukiiko with some rituals altered over Covid-19
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ritual practices usually performed as the Kabaka of Buganda opens the Kingdom Lukiiko sitting were today changed in the wake of corona virus pandemic. The timing of the opening itself was the first major departure from the usual, as it ordinarily should have been opened …
Read More »Masaza cup tournament returns to action
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The popular Masaza Cup tournament returns to action this afternoon as defending champions Bulemeezi County takes on Butambala in the grand opener at FUFA Technical Center Njeru in Buikwe district. The opener will be graced by the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. The …
Read More »Kabaka Mutebi builds houses for two needy families in Mpigi
Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two vulnerable families in Mpigi district are to receive houses valued at Shillings 20 million each thanks to Habitat for Humanity Uganda, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and Buganda Kingdom. The beneficiaries are Margret Nakiganda and Josephine Nabwegamo residents of Kiryambidde village in Buwama town …
Read More »Police apologize to Buganda, catholic church over Mityana Mbogo clan teargas
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force-UPF have apologized to the Buganda Kingdom and the Catholic Church members who were directly affected by the fired teargas on the event. On Saturday, police in Mityana District used teargas to disperse members of Buganda Kingdom’s Mbogo Clan who had convened …
Read More »Only 55 guests to attend Kabaka’s coronation anniversary
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only 55 guests will attend the 27th coronation anniversary of the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. According to David Kyewalabye Male, the Kingdom minister in charge of Culture who is the organizing committee chairperson, this is meant to stop the spread of the …
Read More »COVID-19: Kabaka’s birthday fete, marathon hangs in balance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As part of the activities to mark his birthday, thousands turn up normally at Lubiri Mengo for the annual Kabaka birthday run that is jointly organized by Airtel Uganda. However, the Coronavirus that has spread to over 80 countries including to three of Uganda’s five …
Read More »Supreme court declines to halt Buganda ground rent collections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court Judge Dr Esther Kisakye has declined to halt the ground rent collections in Buganda Kingdom. Justice Kisakye did not, however, give reasons arguing that she will give her reasons in a formal typed ruling. The ruling on Thursday afternoon rose from …
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