The Busoga Kingdom is set to celebrate the 10th coronation anniversary of its reigning King, His Royal Highness (HRH) William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV.
The significant event is scheduled for Friday, September 13, 2024, and will be hosted in Budiope, Bukungu Town Council, Buyende District. Budiope is part of Bugabula BB, one of the chiefdoms that make up Busoga Kingdom.
The 10th anniversary is being organized by the esteemed committee of vocal individuals who were the brains behind the successful Royal Wedding on November 18, 2023.
The Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, recently announced that the superb committee would be led by Owekitiibwa Richard Mafumo, Busoga’s Minister for Culture. Engineer Patrick Batumbya, who led the organization of the Royal Wedding, is serving as the co-chairman.
“I am pleased, on behalf of the Kyabazinga and on my own behalf, together with the people of Busoga, to present to the organizing committee of the 10th coronation anniversary,” Premier Muvawala wrote in a letter dated August 17, 2024, addressing it to Owekitiibwa Mafumo and Engineer Batumbya.
On the same committee, Mr. Martin Tibalira is the vice-chairman, Presidency Minister Milly Babalanda is the fund mobilizer, and Owekitiibwa Ivan Kirya is the treasurer.
Buyende District legislators, including Hon. Moses Magogo (Budiope East), Ibrahim Kyoto (Budiope West), and Mary Nakato (Woman MP), are all mobilizers of the mega event to be hosted in their district.
Others include Mr. Michael Kanaku, the district boss; Stephen Malagala; Sam Ibandha Mugabi; Hon. Veronica Kadogo; Bukungu Town Council LC3, Mr. Mathias Aribo; and Mr. Samanya Ssajjabi, among others.
