The Ganda Boys release Buganda National Anthem ‘Ekitiibwa kya Buganda’ Bogota, Colombia | THE INDEPENDENT | After months of recording, Ganda Boys have released a first version of a recording of Ekitibwa Kya Buganda (Buganda anthem) that was recently done at Audio Vision in Bogotá in Colombia. The Ganda Boys have …
Read More »Katikiiro Mayiga commends Public Relations practice
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owekitibwa Charles Peter Mayiga lauded the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU), an umbrella body of all private and public PR professionals, for continuously lifting the standards and practice of Public Relations in Uganda. ‘I am very happy to be here …
Read More »The Katikkiro of Buganda to support Uganda Veterinary Association activities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Two weeks after holding a successful scientific symposium and AGM in Masaka City, the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) has been assured of increased support by the Buganda Kingdom. Activitives to book livestock farmers education, establishment of demonstration farms and promotion of ecotourism and cultural …
Read More »Buganda, Uganda Breweries extend Ngule deal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Kingdom, through its investment arm, Majestic Brands has today extended a partnership with Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) to manufacture Ngule, the kingdom’s official beer. The contract was signed at Bulange Mengo by the leadership of Majestic Brands and Eunice Waweru, Finance and Strategy …
Read More »Federo coming with time, Katikiro Mayiga assures Buganda Chiefs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda’s Premier Charles Peter Mayiga on Thursday asked the county chiefs to streamline their leadership performance in preparation of the federal system of governance. Mayiga gave the assurance while officiating at the handover of the performance and service delivery shield to Kyaggwe County (Ssaza) as …
Read More »PSYCHIATRISTS: Stress in Buganda reaches conflict levels after 2020 violence
Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA – URN | Psychiatrists have raised concern over a high number of people presenting with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after they conducted random screening in selected villages in central Uganda. Dr. Dickens Akena, a psychiatrist who led the team of researchers told journalists …
Read More »Buganda Kingdom painting
The artist figuratively explores and interrogates the subject of peace tranquility in the Monarchy Kamapala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Buganda is the largest Kingdom in Uganda occupying vast territory across the country. Since the precolonial times, the monarchy has hosted several groups of people including Arab traders, European explorers …
Read More »Acholi Province beats Buganda, storms FUFA Drum semis
🔴 Quarter Final – First Leg Acholi Province 2-1 Buganda Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Acholi Province Football team “Kodi Pa Lyeci” are through to the semi final stage of the on-going 2022 FUFA Drum Football tournament. The Acholi Province team defeated Buganda Province 2-1 in the first quarter final played …
Read More »The Transforming Blacksmith in Buganda
A trajectory of blacksmithing as a creative practice in pre-colonial and contemporary Buganda CULTURE & ARTS | Dominic Muwanguzi | Since the pre-colonial times indigenous communities on the African continent have engaged in different art forms as a means of social-l cultural expression and survival on a day to day basis. …
Read More »Buganda seeks special status over forests, wetlands
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda has asked the government to give kingdom leaders authority over natural resources such as forests and wetlands in the kingdom if they are to be saved from degradation. Buganda Minister for the environment, Mariam Nkalubo Mayanja called upon the government to grant the …
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