Buganda commemorates 51 years since Lubiri attack

May 25, 2017

The function was graced by the royal family members, Buganda officials, religious leaders and survivors of the attack.

Buganda Kingdom has commemorated 51 years since Kabaka Freddrick Mutesa was attacked at his Lubiri Palace in 1966.

The function was graced by the royal family members, Buganda officials, religious leaders and survivors of the attack.

In his remarks, the kingdom's 2nd deputy premier, Dr. Twaha Kawaase said the attack caused a big setback on the kingdom.

He urged all kingdom loyalists to stop mourning and work hard to revive the lost glory of the kingdom now that the Kabaka was restored.

 he upreme ufti of ibuli heikh uleman asule dirangwa joined with the second deputy atikkiro of uganda and inister for ducation in uganda ingdom r waha awaase to plant the tree to mark 51 years since the ubiri palace was attacked his was at ubiri alace engo on ay 24 2017hoto by amadhan bbey The Supreme Mufti of Kibuli Sheikh Suleman Kasule Ndirangwa joined with the second deputy Katikkiro of Buganda and Minister for Education in Buganda Kingdom Dr. Twaha Kawaase to plant the tree to mark 51 years since the Lubiri palace was attacked. This was at Lubiri Palace Mengo on May 24, 2017.Photo by Ramadhan Abbey

 



The attack was executed on orders of the then President Milton Obote, on May 24, 1966, forcing Mutesa into exile in London where he later passed on November 21, 1969.

The Supreme Mufti, Siliman Ndirangwa led the day's prayers, where he prayed for an everlasting peace in the kingdom and the country at large.

The kingdom's culture minister, Denis Walusimbi called on parents to embrace culture in their homes.

Dr. Muhamad Kiggundu from Makerere University said the foundation and strength of Buganda Kingdom lies in its clan system and must be guarded at all times

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