African Royalties

His Majesty Kabaka Mutebi II on September 1st held a closed door meeting with the Bataka leadership committee at Mengo palace in Nkoni, Masaka.

According to Kayiira Gajuule, the speaker of the Bataka council, Kabaka emphasized them to take care of the cultural places and see those which are in poor condition rennovated. Among the places include; Jinja Mawuuno, Seguku, Olubiri lwa Mujaguzo among others.

His Majesty Kabaka Mutebi II earlier today hosted Hon. Raila Odinga at Mengo Palace.

His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II who was accompanied by Her Majesty Nnabagereka Sylivia Nagginda opened the 27th great Buganda Lukiiko(parliament) on August 19th in Bulange, Mengo.

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During this session, His Majesty appointed new members of government as well as his envoy around the world, who officially thanked the Kabaka for their appointment and vowed to work tireless to protect the Kingship.

Giving his speech, The Kabaka emphasized on the importance of cooperatives as the one way which people can use to get rid of poverty. He also thanked the Buganda Heritage Association group based in United Kingdom, for putting a sign post on Muteesa house in London that represents that Ssekabaka Edward Frederick Muteesa II lived in that house from April 1968 to November 1969.

Kabaka also appreciated the clan leaders for hosting him at their clan cradle lands and urged the grandsons and daughters to help the Clan leaders in carrying out the activities of the clan more so helping them to prepare Kabaka's visit. Beene reminded other clans whom he haven't yet visited, to get prepared as soon as possible.

Yesterday the Kingdom of Buganda was in celebration as the mark the 26th coronation anniversary of their monarch held at Nkumba University, Katabi sub county, Busiro County..

His Majesty Kabaka Mutebi II who was accompanied by Her Royal Highness Nnabagereka Sylivia Nagginda, members of the royal family as well as the kingdom's government officials, called on the Ugandan government to re-introduce cooperative groups which will provide job opportunities to the citizens thereby promoted economy. He also encouaraged his people to grow coffee in order to generate enough income

His Eminence Muhamad Saad Abubaker, the Sultan of Sokoto who is currently on a royal visit to the Buganda Kingdom to discuss about how the Buganda Kingdom handle the situation of the girl child and is the guest of honour of the Kabaka urged political leaders to work hand in hand with cultural leaders to promote the welfare of the people. He explained how cultural leaders play a greater role in transforming the lives of their subjects and bringing them together for as one yet they have less funds to transmit the necessary services required for the betterment of people's lives.

Representatives of monarchs from around the country attended and delivered messages from their monarchs 

On July 10th, His Majesty Kabaka Mutebi II was in Bugerere from July 10-11th were he took part in vaccination and health campaign.

During the Kingdom's Health Day celebrated in the county, His Majesty during his tour of stalls urged all his people to be responsible by living a good life exhibited through washing hands after using a toilet, maintaining personal hygiene and the surrounding environment, eat a balanced diet, making exercise, and receiving medical attention when they fall sick. “By doing this, that’s when we can win battles related to poverty and unemployment among youths”, he said.

He also emphasized his people to stay away from activities that may lead them to attract HIV/AIDS, thus encouraging them to test and seek treatment if found postitive.

He urged the youths to work hard by engaging in farming especially coffee farming as an individual or as a group.

His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II on July 1st officiated the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of Buganda Expo held at Mengo palace, Lubiri.

He first toured several stalls including the wildlife conservation centers that's Kavumba recreation center and Uganda wildlife education center stalls.

The Kabaka was accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Richard Ssemakookiro, and a few Kingdom's government officials which included the Prime Minister visited a combination of stalls as they received guiding information from the exhibitors on how they manufacture their products.

In his closing, His Majesty was delighted with the youth's involvements throughout the expositions and how they engaged in all the innovations that were shown by exhibitors. He also encouraged them to continue working hard to better their future.

His majesty stressed the need for the citizens to support the locally made products as this will lead to the development of both the people and country at large.

His Majesty Kabaka Mutebi attended the Buganda Royal Art Shield Festival (BRASHFEST) on June 15th where he crowned St. Lawrence secondary school Sonde and Kitende Modern Primary School as winners of this year's competition. The competition was held at at Mengo secondary school

BRASHFEST is a performing arts competition for primary and secondary schools in Buganda. The Kabaka crown St. Lawrence won in the secondary schools category while Kitende Modern won in the primary school category.

On June 11th, His Majesty Kabaka (King in Luganda) Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II visited the St. Joseph's Kitovu hospital to see how the remunerations from his birthday run aimed at fighting against Fistula, have been helping in changing the life of the fistula patients.

His Majesty thanked the hospital's management and residing staff for their efforts in observing that the fistula patients live a better life in a message delivered by the 1st deputy Katikkiro(prime minister), Professor Twaha Kigongo Kaawaase.