Bunyoro kingdom gears up for 30th coronation anniversary of Omukama Iguru
Apr 27, 2024
Byakutaga said that this embargo will be celebrated under the theme of preserving culture for social and economic transformation.
Andrew Byakutaga receiving Minister Betty Amongi at the kingdom headquaters in Hoima city on Friday. (Photos by Wilson Asiimwe)
Wilson Asiimwe
Journalist @New Vision
___________________ Officials from Bunyoro kingdom, and Hoima city pose for a photo with the minister Betty Amongi and Mugasa after an engagement
The Prime Minister of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom Andrew Byakutaga has revealed that preparations are underway in Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom for the 30th anniversary of the coronation (Empango) of Omukama Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Iguru.
The commemoration which marks ascension to the throne day of Iguru on June 11, 1994, is set to attract thousands of Kingdom subjects to the palace (Karuzika) to attend the function.
During the celebrations, guests are treated to different cultural performances including dances, drama, and poetry recitals. 
The Kingdom is currently seeking financial support to fund various activities, including an Empango marathon, bicycle competitions for both women and men, a blood donation drive, a business exhibition, and a music festival, among others.
Byakutaga called on the Kingdom subjects to positively contribute to the coronation anniversary and also turn up in large numbers to grace the function.
“Preparations are in high gear and we have lined up several activities which will be carried out in all the districts in the kingdom,” he said.
Byakutaga said that there will be pre-Empango events to be held in the different parts of the kingdom like Omugo health camp in Kakumiro district on 24th-25th May which is always spearheaded by Queen Margret Karunga.
"Last year we were in Buliisa district and several people benefited from the free medical camp, we are appealing to the people of Kakumiro to turn up for the camp," he said.
According to Byakutaga, the kingdom has also organised the Empango Marathon on 8th June to be held at the Kingdom Parliament Gardens where proceeds of the run will be used to equip Kakumiro health centre IV Theatre, a Royal Thanksgiving service at St Peters Cathedral in Hoima city on 10th June, a Bunyoro Native Food Festival from 7th to 9th June at BKK Parliament Gardens and a Pre-commemoration music festival (Omujaato) in Buliisa district on 10th June.
Byakutaga said that this embargo will be celebrated under the theme of preserving culture for social and economic transformation.
On Friday the kingdom officials briefed the Minister of Gender, Labor, and Social Development Betty Amongi about the kingdom’s progress on the Empango celebrations
Amongi appreciated the Bunyoro kingdom officials for their role in mobilizing people to embrace development programs and preserve culture
“I have been following whatever is transpiring in the kingdom. I must appreciate the officials for mobilising the subjects to embrace government programs and preserving their culture,” she said.
Amongi was accompanied by the state minister of public service Mary Grace Mugasa, the Hoima City West MP Hon. Dr Joseph Ruyonga, the Hoima City Mayor Brian Kaboyo, and Hoima Resident City Commissioner Hon. Badru Mugabi.
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