Hundreds of thousands of devoted loyalists and supporters of the Busoga Kingdom, lined up the streets and the air echoed with jubilation and ululations as the cultural leader, His Majesty Kyabanzinga William Gabula Nadiope IV, officially married Inhebantu Jovia Mutesi.
The long-anticipated royal wedding had finally come to fruition.
The solemn exchange of vows between the Kyabanzinga and Jovia took place under the officiation of the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, His Grace Dr. Samuel Steven Kazimba Mugalu.
At 01:47, the Kyabazinga pledged his commitment to Inhebantu, followed by Jovia's vows at 01:50, witnessed by a staggering 25,000 guests who graced the occasion.
During his sermon, Archbishop Kazimba Mugalu urged the newlyweds to emulate the unity demonstrated by the people of Busoga, who turned out in unprecedented numbers to partake in this historic event.
He also advocated for the sanctity of marriage and called on Ugandans to uphold these values while discouraging practices such as homosexuality.
President Yoweri Museveni was represented by Vice President Jessica Alupo , which added a touch of official blessing to the ceremony.
The President wished the couple a happy marriage and his well-wishes were accompanied by a generous gift of 20 cows in cash, personally delivered by Vice President Alupo.
Draped in a resplendent white tunic and a majestic purple royal robe, the Isebantu Kyabazinga Gabula Nadiope emerged from the Budhumbula Palace in Kamuli at 10:55.
As he waved to the enthusiastic crowd, he entered a waiting Toyota Land Cruiser, commencing the journey to the Christ Cathedral Bugembe church in Jinja, where the matrimonial vows were to be exchanged.
The motorcade's progress was accompanied by jubilant expressions from the subjects, with drums beating and songs of well-wishing echoing through the air.
