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Watoto Church to host Kabaka’s 33rd coronation anniversary thanksgiving service
Mayiga said the service marks a significant moment as Watoto Church becomes the first evangelical church to host a thanksgiving service for the Kabaka.
Watoto Church senior Pastor and team leader, Pastor Julius Rwotlonyo (3rd left) with Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga (4th left) pose for a group photo with Watoto Church officials and Buganda Kingdom officials after holding a press conference at Mengo. (Courtesy: X/@BugandaKingdom)
By: Lydia Labanya, Journalist @New Vision
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Watoto Church will host the thanksgiving service marking the 33rd coronation anniversary of the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, as the Kingdom continues its tradition of celebrating the milestone through prayer.
According to a statement posted on the Watoto Church platform, the service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Watoto Church Bweyogerere.
Watoto Church senior Pastor and team leader, Pastor Julius Rwotlonyo, expressed gratitude to the Kingdom of Buganda for choosing the church to host the annual thanksgiving service.
Rwotlonyo said the event reflects the church’s commitment to honouring God while celebrating the Kabaka and the people of Buganda.
“As a church, we welcome every opportunity to give thanks to God. The service will glorify God and honour the Kabaka and people of Buganda. I appreciate the Katikkiro and the organising team for their cooperation throughout the preparation journey,” he said.
The announcement was made during a press conference hosted by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, who commended Watoto Church for partnering with the Kingdom in organising the prayers.
Mayiga said the service marks a significant moment as Watoto Church becomes the first evangelical church to host a thanksgiving service for the Kabaka.
“As a church, we welcome every opportunity to give thanks to God. The service will glorify God and honour the Kabaka and people of Buganda. I appreciate the Katikkiro and the organising team for their cooperation throughout the preparation journey,” he said.
The announcement was made during a press conference hosted by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, who commended Watoto Church for partnering with the Kingdom in organising the prayers.
Mayiga said the service marks a significant moment as Watoto Church becomes the first evangelical church to host a thanksgiving service for the Kabaka.
“It has become our practice to hold prayers for the anniversary celebrations at different places of worship, and this year, it pleased His Majesty, the Kabaka to come to Watoto Church. I am very happy that you agreed to host the service as we pray for the king, the kingdom and the country,” he said.
He added that the partnership reflects the importance of unity and collaboration among different faith communities in celebrating the Kabaka’s reign and praying for the Kingdom and Uganda.
The thanksgiving service is open to the public, with Watoto Church encouraging members of the congregation and well-wishers to participate in prayers and preparations for a service that honours God and celebrates the Kabaka’s leadership.
The annual coronation anniversary celebrations commemorate the day Kabaka Mutebi II was enthroned as the 36th king of Buganda on July 31, 1993.
The event is expected to bring together religious leaders, cultural leaders, members of the Buganda Kingdom and other guests for prayers and thanksgiving.
He added that the partnership reflects the importance of unity and collaboration among different faith communities in celebrating the Kabaka’s reign and praying for the Kingdom and Uganda.
The thanksgiving service is open to the public, with Watoto Church encouraging members of the congregation and well-wishers to participate in prayers and preparations for a service that honours God and celebrates the Kabaka’s leadership.
The annual coronation anniversary celebrations commemorate the day Kabaka Mutebi II was enthroned as the 36th king of Buganda on July 31, 1993.
The event is expected to bring together religious leaders, cultural leaders, members of the Buganda Kingdom and other guests for prayers and thanksgiving.