Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi has spoken out for the first time about his health, more than 100 days since he left the country for treatment abroad.
Addressing his subjects in English, the Kabaka said he was “feeling much better” and would return to the country soon subject to the advice of his doctors.
The Kabaka, dressed smartly in a navy blue suit and reading from a prepared speech thanked the Katikkiro Peter Charles Mayiga and officials of Mengo for running the kingdom smoohtly during his absence.
Kabaka’s speech in full
Greetings to you all. I address you from where I am resting from like the doctors advised. We had spent time without hearing from each other because we have been following the advice of doctors. My health is getting better and we hope to return home soon. We thank God for keeping us alive and Buganda for praying for us and not losing hope.
We thank the Katikkiro, ministers and people who have been running the kingdom smoothly during our absence. Whatever is going on, we have been following keenly. We thank those who have followed the norms and practices of Buganda during this time. Like we normally say, our strength is in inity. We implore our people to stay united.
