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TAREHE SITA

BUGWERI - President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the commander of the Armed Forces will on Tuesday preside over the 43rd Tarehe Sita Anniversary in Busesa, Bugweri district under the theme: "Celebrating the Peoples’ Struggle for Unity, Security, and Peace for Socio-Economic Transformation."

The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) bigwigs who joined the forces in the early days of the then National Resistance Army (NRA)  are among the VIPs' who assembled at the district headquarters in Busesa events commemorating the major milestone.

Busoga Kingdom Prime Minister Dr. Joseph Muvawala welcomed Vice President Jessica Alupo as she arrived at Bugweri district headquarters grounds for the 43rd Tarehe Sita celebrations. (All Photos by Donald Kiirya)

Tarehe sita usually celebrated on February 6th commemorates the day in 1981, when the National Resistance Army led by Yoweri Museveni, launched an armed rebellion against the government of Milton Obote.

UPDF bigwigs who joined the forces in the early days of the then NRA are among the VIPs' in the huge marquee in Busesa. |

Former Inspector General of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura (2nd R) and Deputy CDF Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu (R) at Bugweri district headquarters grounds ahead of the Tarehe Sita celebrations.

They include Gen Ivan Koreta, former Inspector General of Police Gen  Kale Kayihura, Gen. Jim Muhwezi, the security minister plus Gen Katumba Wamala, the minister of works and transport.

The Chief Of Defense Forces, Gen Wilson Mbadi is leading the current UPDF command. 

Among those present are Senior Police officers.

Several ministers and legislators are also among the hundreds at the event.
A sizable representation of the armies from neighboring countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, DRC, Rwanda, and more was in attendance.

Other guests started arriving as early as 8:00am including the Central Busoga Diocesan Bishop Patrick Wakula who was seen chatting with the Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Ramathan Mubajje.

All Photos by Donald Kiirya

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Here is a highlight of pictures from the function;

The Works and Transport Minister, Gen Edward Katumba (L) takes his seat on arrival.

The Works and Transport Minister, Gen Edward Katumba and his wife arrive.

Housing state minister Persis Namuganza arrives for the function.

Bulambuli RDC and Father of Inhebantu of Busoga Stanley Bayoole (L), Hajati Safina Museene (C), and PS Aggrey Kibenge (R) at the Tarehe Sita celebrations.

In this photo is Central Busoga Diocesan Bishop Patrick Wakula (R) chatting with the Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Ramathan Mubajje (L).

Busoga Kingdom Prime Minister Dr. Joseph Muvawala (R) and Isabalangira of Busoga Samuel Zirabamuzale Nkuutu (L) at the 43rd Tarehe Sita celebrations in Bugweri.

he First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, is in attendance.

Entertaining guests

Kampala University's Prof Katerega (C) arrives for the celebrations.

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Entertainment was the order of the day