Tag: Buganda Kingdom

Release Eddie Mutwe, Political Prisoners – Buganda Premier Mayiga Urges Govt

The Buganda Kingdom Premier Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged the central government to release the National Unity Platform (NUP), President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine’s chief civilian bodyguard Edward Ssebufu alias Eddie Mutwe, and all other political prisoners’ in order to promote peace and reconciliation in the country’s post-election period. “Since the election process […]

Bank of Uganda Should Create a Gold Exchange – Denis Jjuuko

By Denis Jjuuko Gold has become Uganda’s leading export earner bringing in a record US$6.4 billion in 2025 from US$1.26b in 2019 thereby overtaking coffee at US$2.46b. That is a huge surge in revenue. Gold has been surging worldwide due to increased geopolitical tensions forcing central banks to increase their purchases as a measure to […]

Kabaka Mutebi Urges Bravery, Unity in New Year Message

Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has urged subjects and the country at large to remain brave and united as one in order to achieve victory their New Year’s endevours. “We remind you again to remain brave in every situation and to remember that uniting is the victory” king Mutebi said to wild ululations from the […]

Kabaka Condemns Election Violence, Urges EC on Impartiality

The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has warned against the election violence meted out by state operatives against members of the opposition during campaigns and called on the electoral commission to be impartial as the country heads into the national polls. Kabaka Mutebi made the call in his Christmas message in which he […]

Princess Balizzamuggale, Kabaka Mutebi’s Sister Passes On

A dark cloud hovers over Buganda Kingdom as it mourns the death of Princess Diana Balizzamuggale Teyeggala, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s younger sister. Princess Balizzamuggale’s passing was announced by Buganda Premier, Charles Peter Mayiga through his X account on Saturday morning. Premier Mayiga revealed that Princess Balizzamuggale has been battling illness for some time […]

Restoration of Kasubi Tombs Complete – Premier Mayiga

The Buganda Kingdom Premier Charles Peter Mayiga, has revealed that the restoration of the Kasubi Tombs, the burial grounds for Buganda kingdom kings and other members of the royal family is complete. On Friday, Premier Mayiga toured the completed works escorted by Buganda Kingdom officials and ministers before addressing media on the developments. “The Tombs […]

Tributes pour in for fallen “Mother of Parliament” Rhoda Kalema

As the news of the death of the trailblazing politician and revered legislator Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema popularly known as the “Mother of Parliament” at the age of 96 in Nairobi Hospital on Sunday spread across the country, tributes have started pouring in for one of Uganda’s most esteemed stateswomen from all walks of life. […]