Buganda

Buganda Chiefs Back Land Bill

All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday

Sub-county and district chairpersons in Buganda have expressed support for the proposed Land Bill, which is being handled by Parliament.

Uganda: 65 Buganda Riot Suspects Freed On Bail

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

A total of 563 people accused of involvement in the September riots that rocked Buganda have been given bail. The Mengo state minister for information, Medard Lubega Ssegonna, one of the lawyers who offered free-legal aid to the suspects, said 65 of the accused were released on Wednesday.

1900 Buganda Agreement Gave Land to Kabaka, Saza Chiefs

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

This is the second and last part of the Agreement between the Kingdom of Buganda and the Queen of Great Britain in 1900 which has been subject to many political discussions...

Buganda Conference for December 17

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

Explaining the basics of federalism and marketing it to other stakeholders will be the central focus of the second annual Buganda Conference, the kingdom has announced.

Uganda: Museveni Starts Buganda Poverty Tour

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni yesterday started a four-day inspection of farms and promotion of the Bonna Bagaggawale (Prosperity-for-All) programme in the southern region.

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Museveni starts Buganda poverty tour

New Vision (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni yesterday started a four-day inspection of farms and promotion of the Bonna Bagaggawale (Prosperity-for-All) programme in the southern region.

Lukiiko Tells Museveni to Reopen CBS

All Africa (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

Buganda Kingdom yesterday piled fresh pressure on President Museveni to re-open its Central Broadcasting Station radio to prove commitment to genuine dialogue with Mengo.

Mengo Wants Museveni-Kabaka Talks Made Public

All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday

The Lukiiko (Buganda parliament) yesterday demanded that the details of the talks between President Yoweri Museveni and the Kabaka be made public.

Ssabanyala to Fight And Defeat Mengo's 'Black Colonialists'

All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday

The Ssabanyala, Capt. Baker Kimeze, has warned Mengo leaders against the 'continued intimidation and harassment of his subjects.' The Banyala community leader said he is ready to die defending the rights of his people. The Banyala are a minority group in Kayunga District of Buganda who want automy.

Uganda: Mengo to Reveal Details of Meeting With President

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

THE outcome of the October 3rd meeting between President Yoweri Museveni and Kabaka Ronald Mutebi will be revealed to the Buganda Lukiiko (assembly) on Monday. The long-awaited briefing is likely to be made by the Katikkiro, Engineer J.B. Walusimbi.

Court Call - Fufa's Watson, Kyeyago Get Court Summons On Embezzlement Charges

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

Two Fufa officials have been summoned by the Buganda Road Court to answer charges of embezzlement and causing financial loss to the tune of over Shs972m.

Kabaka Embarks On Counter-Mobilisation

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

The Kabaka of Buganda has summoned key opinion leaders in Buganda for consultations in what is widely seen as an attempt to fight a government move to isolate him. The consultations begin this week.Royal sources have told us that Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II is unhappy with President Museveni who publically calls for dialogue with Buganda but privately pursues measures that...

Gulu Mayor Sits A Level Exams

All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday

Gulu Mayor Sits A Level Exams Conan Businge and Madinah Tabajjukira9 November 2009|| Share: Kampala — The mayor of Gulu Municipality is one of the over 98,000 candidates, who started their A level examinations yesterday.Christopher Acire is sitting his exams at Kisubi Mapera SS in Buganda.The school's director of studies, Joseph Muwambi, said Acire is studying History, Economics, Divinity and...

Man Remanded Over Impersonation

All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday

Man Remanded Over Impersonation Anthony Wesaka10 November 2009|| Share: A man who is alleged to have masqueraded as a State House official and conned the Executive Director of Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), Eng. David Luyimbazi was yesterday charged and remanded to Luzira Prison.Mr Godfrey Ssekidde Lubowa was charged before Buganda Road Court with impersonating a public officer. He...

Mbidde is Mao's Running Mate

All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

... to Gulu LC5 chairman Norbert Mao.Mbidde's supporters are describing the bid as a move to forge a Buganda-northern alliance which would secure DP victory in 2011 election. The political alliance comes against a backdrop of a rumour linking Mbidde's daughter to a man who hails from the north.Relevant LinksHowever, the conservatives, who want to have a Muganda at the helm, are reportedly backing...