- The ceremony was held at Namirembe Cathedral
- The Kabaka gave a televised speech
- Katikiro urged the Kabaka's subjects to be united
- Today marked 31 years since Buganda kingdom was restored
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has advised his subjects, particularly the youth, to avoid being misled by self-seekers who aim to weaken the kingdom. This message was delivered during his 31st coronation anniversary held at Namirembe Cathedral.
In his televised address, Kabaka emphasized the importance of maintaining a spirit of love coupled with thoughtfulness. He highlighted the significant roles of Buganda clan leaders, clarifying that the King is not appointed by clan heads (Abataka), he added that among these Clan leaders, some hold advantageous positions in the hierarchy and are well aware of their responsibilities, these responsibilities are also widely recognized within the kingdom.
The Kabaka also asserted his authority to operate with the Katikkiro, as permitted by traditional norms, which also allowed him to create or disallow customs as necessary.
Due to ongoing medical supervision, the Kabaka was represented by members of the Royal family, including Nabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, his children Prince Richard Ssemakokiro and Chripyn Jjunju Kiweewa, and his brother David Wassajja, among other royals.
The celebrations, attended by thousands of Buganda faithful in and around Namirembe Cathedral, were also graced by Bunyoro Kingdom’s Prime Minister Andrew Byakutaga and Toro’s Steven Kiyingi.
Namirembe Diocesan Bishop Moses Banja led the prayers, praising the Kabaka for his efforts in improving the lives of his subjects over the years.
Buganda Premier Charles Peter Mayiga reiterated the core values of the kingdom, stressing the importance of unity. He attributed the kingdom's restoration in 1993 and its subsequent 31 years of success to this unity. The Katikkiro emphasized that maintaining unity is essential to overcoming the challenges posed by Buganda's self-seeking enemies.
The event not only celebrated Kabaka's reign but also served as a reminder of the enduring strength and resilience of the Buganda Kingdom.