As Buganda prepares to mark the 33rd anniversary of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s coronation at Naggalabi, Buddo, senior lawyer and former Buganda Attorney General John Winston Katende has shared a detailed account of the people and events that led to the restoration of the kingdom after nearly three decades without a monarch. *********************************************************** Drawing…
Veteran lawyer John Katende has revealed that he turned down an offer by President Museveni to serve as minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in the early 1990s, because he has never wanted to join politics. Speaking to Bbeg Media at the offices of Katende, Ssempebwa & Company Advocates in Kampala, Katende said he has…
As Buganda celebrates 33 years since the kingdom was restored, Bbeg Media digs deep into some of the historical events that have shaped the kingdom’s social, political, and economic trajectory. One of them is the 1961 Buganda Agreement, signed in London on October 9, 1961, by Colonial Secretary Iain Macleod and Buganda’s then Prime Minister…
As Buganda commerates 33 years sinc Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi was enthroned, Bbeg Media delves into some of the historical issues that have shaped the kingdom’s fortunes. In this article, we bring you the full text of the 1900 Buganda Agreement which defined the relationship between Buganda and Britain. One of the contentious isssues remains…
As part of Bbeg Media’s history series in commemoration of 33 years since Kabaka Mutebi was enthroned, we reproduce the WILL of his father, Sir Edward Muteesa II. The will was written in August 1956, 13 years before his death. It was authenticated by Andrew Frederick Mpanga on March 3, 1970, in London. ************************************************************************************************ I,…
On July 31, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi will mark 33 years on the throne. Kabaka Mutebi officially succeeded his father, Ssekabaka Edward Mutesa II, on July 31, 1993. Mutebi’s mother was Sarah Nalule Kisosonkole, and in 1954, she became the fifth wife of Kabaka Muteesa II. Kabaka Muteesa II had two children with Nalule, Kabaka…
Thursday, November 19, 1942, was an important day in the history of the Baganda. Even though World War II was raging, it was a day characterised by pomp because it was both the birthday and coronation of Kabaka Edward Muteesa II. Officially named Edward Muteesa II, he was popularly known simply as King Freddie. He…
