African Royalties

On September 12th, His Majesty Omukama/Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Rukidi VI celebrated his 24th empango anniversary at Karuzika Palace, Fort Portale, Karabole district capital city of Tooro Kingdom.

The festivities began on Wednesday September 11th at the official residence of the 27 year old monarch with cultural rituals performed which included blessing the royal drums, spears, crowns and regalia.

Then His Majesty sounded the royal drums to the amakondere dance tune to announce to his subjects the start of the empango celebrations

On the coronation anniversary day, His Majesty blessed the day with a church service accompanied by his mother HRH Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, aunt HRH Princess Elisabeth and extended members of the royal family.

During the celebrations, representatives from other kingdoms, the kingdom's government as well as from central government attended. His Excellency President Museveni, president of the republic who was represented by the 2nd deputy prime minister, Kirunda Kivenjia, hailed the young monarch as a keeper of cultural institutions in preserving languages and beautiful cultural norms in African youths.

Through his 2nd deputy Prime Minister, President Museveni hailed the kingdom for contributing to the nation's economic development.

His Majesty ascended the throne at the age of 3 following the fatal accident of his father His Majesty Rukirabasaija Patrick David Matthew Kaboyo Ramukhoya Olimi III. Due to his young age, his mother, aunt and uncle acted as regnants until his 18th birthday. He remains one of the youngest monarch in the world 

Tens of Thousands of Busoga residents on September 13th came together at Kamira Village, Namagera Parish, Kagoma County in Jinja District to celebrate the fifth empango/coronation anniversary of His Majesty Kyabazinga (King) William Gabula Nadiope IV of Busoga, .

The Kyabazinga arrived at the grounds to the sounds of cultural royal drums to signify his presence.

He hailed the achievements the kingdom as gotten through its development, industrialization, education, technological advancement, digital transformation and support to government programmes.

"The kyabazingaship has registered tremendous success over the years due to your support and I want to thank you. "The past five years has seen education blossom due to the cooperation between the kingdom and the schools; about 7,000 have gained access to primary, secondary and tertiary education," he said.

“We have started and initiated several programs. We started the bursary scheme supporting needy but bright students, Ekigangu kya Busoga for the youth, Masaza cup, Kyabazinga trail, water distribution to schools, planting of trees and the demand for the service is enormous. However, we need to be stable financially to manage all of them”,

Surrounding kingdoms were represented as well as delegation from cultural institutions including the Umukuka of Bamasaba, Bob Mushikori, Buganda Kingdom, which was represented by the second deputy Prime Minister, Waggwa Nsibirwa and delegates from abroad among others.

The then Prince Gabula was elected Kyabazinga of Busoga in August 2014 and crowned on September 13th 2014, after a dispute amongst local chiefs contesting the legitimacy of heir Edward Columbus Wambuzi as Kyabazinga. Edward was the son of the late Kyabazinga Henry Wako Muloki who passed away from  esophageal cancer at the Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala at age 87 on September 1, 2008. 

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 Royal Highness Prince Cryspin Jjunju Kiwewa kicked off the blood drive campaign in Bulange gardens on September 10th. He was accompanied by the 1st Deputy Katikkiro and Minister in charge of Technology, Prof Twaha Kaawaase.

Prince Jjunju stressed the need of every Ugandan to donate blood in order to save the lives of fellow citizens who are sick.

His Royal Highness is the first son of His Majesty Kabaka Mutebi and his other consorts.

The two-day drive was targeting 2000 units to enable recover the deficit of over three hundred thousand units that is needed to supply to the needy

Her Royal Highness Princess Sekhothali of the Kingdom of Lesotho paid a visit to a semi rural village in Ha Lepolesa, Qalabane in Mafeteng district on August 31st with the purpose of engaging with girls and young women on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and the importance of knowing their general rights as the future female leaders of the mountain kingdom and in the world.

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On August 31st my team and I visited a semi rural village in Ha Lepolesa, Qalabane in Mafeteng district. I was joined by Advocate Mpho Maema of Women’s Law Clinic, Mampho Lets’aba of the uniform drive, and our special guest from Botswana a Mandela Washington Fellow Masedi Thata Kewamodimo. The purpose of this visit was to engage with girls and young women on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and the importance of knowing their general rights as the future female leaders of the kingdom of Lesotho and the world. We encouraged the girls to stand up and say NO to early marriages and not see them an escape from poverty, because without education one will not get employed anywhere even when they decide to be independent. Miss Masedi shared her story of being born HIV+ and living a full life with the disease which she does not allow to dictate her life. Miss Mampho provided school equipment to one girl who was chosen by the chief of the village based on her motivation in school. We were also pledged with sanitary pads from DHL Lesotho and two Government officials. I also educated the girls on the different types of sanitary products that we are trying to make available for them such as the Menstrual Cup from @princessdmenstrualcup We also have a petition running on @sexrightsafricanetwork for free sanitary wear in Africa, please take a moment to click on the link and sign the petition 🙏🏽 One, Free Africa for all Africans ✨ #princessdiaries #princesswithapurpose #kingdomoflesotho #lesotho #lesothoroyalty #africanroyals #qalabane #mafeteng #menstrualhygiene #princessdcuppa #menstrualcup #womenempowerment #womenslawclinic #sanitarydrive #educateachild #educateagirlchangetheworld #educateagirlempoweranation #powerofpositivity #livingwithhiv #lesothoroyals #princesssekhothaliseeisooflesotho #brownskingirl #mosotho #makeadifference #pledge #sanitarypads #mandelawashingtonfellowship #usembassy #usembassymaseru

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She was joined by her team, Advocate Mpho Maema of Women’s Law Clinic, Mampho Lets’aba of the uniform drive, and our special guest from Botswana a Mandela Washington Fellow Masedi Thata Kewamodimo were they encouraged the attendees to stand up against early marriages and to inform their families not see them as an escape out of poverty, but to encourage their girls to continue their education cause it has tremendous benefits then faults.

Her Royal Highness also educated the girls on the different types of sanitary products that we are trying to make available for them, through her partnership and pledged with Princess Menstrual Cup, DHL Lesotho and a few government officials and agencies

They sat down for open dialogue with the attendees during which Miss Masedi shared her story of being born HIV+ and living a full life with the disease which she does not allow to dictate her life.
Miss Mampho provided school equipment to one girl who was chosen by the chief of the village based on her motivation in school.

A happy birthday to Her Royal Highness Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini, The Principal Princess Inkhosatana (Chief Maiden: head of the Imbali regiment) of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Her Royal Highness who is born on September 1st is the first child and daughter of His Majesty King Mswati III with Her Royal Highness Inkhosikati LaMbikiza. Although she has many siblings through her father, Her Royal Highness shares a sibling His Royal Highness Prince Lindani, senior prince.

Father-Daughter duo

The Inkhosatana who is nicknamed pashu by family and friends began her education in St. Edmund’s College, Ware in Hertfordshire where she did both primary and secondary school there. She then studied drama at Biola University in California where she graduated from before studying at Sydney University she graduated with master's degree in digital communication.

At the age of 10, she inherited the title of Inkhosatana and Chief Maiden from her aunt. Over the years, she embodied her role, title and duties diligently taking part in all steps as well make sure that all swati ladies were well taking care off. She announced her retire from her Chief maiden duties in 2015 but still takes part in the preparations leading to the reed dance and the after works.

With the support and advices of her grandmother and parents, she became the founding patron of the Imbali Foundation which was launched in 2014 which focuses on the health, education, and spirituality of Imbali YemaSwati.

She is also involve in the arts, sports and tourism sectors of the kingdom. Her Royal Highness is the patron of Miss Swaziland Tourism. She supports other patronages, charities and NGO.

Just like her mother Queen Sibonelo, Inkhosatana is a musician and recorded a few songs. During her stay in Malaysia where she interned at Limkowing University she recorded her son "Hail Your Majesty". You may sometimes catch her on her instagram live singing or rapping.

Mother-daughter duo

As the eldest of many children, she is always supporting her younger siblings in all their endeavours. She guides the youngest ones through their lives and always as an opening ear for them.

Her Majesty The Queen Mother in the middle with her grandchildren

She is close to her family

The birthday girl with her younger brother HRH Prince Lindani

Her Royal Highness showing support for her younger brother HRH Prince Bandzile during the launch of his foundation

HRH with her mother HRH Inkhosikati LaMotsa(far left) in Malaysia

Mother-Children duo: (L-R) TRH Princesses Tiyandza, Temaswati, Inkhosikati LaHwala(Queen Putsona Hwala, Prince Bandzile's mother), Prince Bandzile, Princess Sikhanyiso and Prince Majahonke at Prince Bandzile's foundation launch

Royal siblings during an official visit to Argentina

L-R: TRH Princesses Sibahle, Temtsiba, Sikhaniyso, Tiyandza, Sakhizwe. Front (L-R): Princesses Ntsandvweni, Mazwezulu, Princess Lamahle(Prince Majahonke's daughter) and Prince Mehluli At the King's birthday

Her Royal Highness supports His Majesty through her royal works and represents him at official events nationally and internationally. She accompanies the king during his international official visits whether it's to the United Nations.

In 2010, she was appointed to the Liqoqo by His Majesty for a five year mandate. In December 2018, she entered the political arena, when she was voted and sworn in as senator. She was also appointed to the government as Minister of Information Communication and Technology.