Kabaka Mutebi's 61st birthday celebrations

Hundreds of Buganda enthusiasts, the royal family and leaders in Buganda braved the Wednesday morning cloudburst to celebrate Kabaka Ronald Mutebi's 61st birthday at Kings College Budo.

The rain did not deter people to line up along Masaka Road to have a glimpse of their Kabaka as he headed to the function venue. Several groups were seen drumming and singing pro-Buganda songs at different spots.

Many guests abandoned their vehicles along the way and walked to Buddo due to heavy traffic which stretched from Budo Junior School about a kilometre to the main venue. 

Security was tight with all guests subjected to thorough check. 

The Kabaka accompanied by the Nabagereka arrived at the main venue, Kings College playground at about 11:00am and was welcomed by Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga and the school's headmaster Patrick Baka Male.

He was treated to a variety of entertainment from several schools including the host school, his former school Budo Junior and local artists including Mathias Walukaga and Meshach Semakula among others.

Afrigo Band members were also honoured at the fete. Photo by Kennedy Oryema

Buganda minister in charge royal visits chats with the Kabaka Mutebi while the Nabagereka Sylvia Nagginda looks. Photo by Kennedy Oryema