UK Baganda Give Nagginda Heavy Envelope

By Frank Mubiru in London and Josephine Maseruka THE Nnabagereka, Sylvia Nagginda, has received a ‘heavy’ envelope from the Baganda and well-wishers in the United Kingdom in response to the birth of Princess Katrina Sarah. The envelope was handed to Nagginda by Dr. Godfrey Ssekweyama, one of the Kabaka’s representative here in the presence of the head of Kabaka’s representative in the UK, Joseph Nsambu Musisi, and Dr Godfrey Luyombya. The contents of the envelope were not disclosed. Ssekweyama, who spearheaded the campaign code-named Omwana w’Eng’oma, said there was need to respond culturally to the birth of the princess. “As a result, the Kabaka’s representatives contacted community leaders who went and informed the community of what was to be done after the birth,” Ssekweyama said. He said the Baganda and well-wishers answered the appeal collectively. Nagginda appreciated the envelope and informed them that the King and Princess were in good condition and that the Nnabagereka and Princess Katrina were looking forward to going back home. Meanwhile, Katikkiro Joseph Ssemwogerere has said there will be no public ceremony to welcome the Nnabagereka and princess from London early this month. He requested the public not to throng Entebbe airport to welcome the Nnabagereka and the princess when they return. In a statement issued on Friday, Ssemwogerere said it would be impossible for people to meet the Nnabagereka on the day she returns home with the baby. Sources in Mengo said the public would not see the princess until she is given a local name. The Katikkiro yesterday said a convenient date would be set for the public to welcome the Nnabagereka and the princess. Media reports had indicated the Katikkiro had mobilised people to give a rousing welcome to the royals when they jet in at Entebbe. This followed a meeting with some women leaders led by Mrs. Rebecca Muliira and Joyce Nabaggala Kikomeko on Wednesday and Thursday. Muliira and her team had proposed to the Katikkiro that the royals be given a rousing welcome. They suggested traditional entertainment groups be positioned at strategic places on the Kampala-Entebbe road. But a statement issued on Thursday evening said, after a thorough deliberation, it was resolved another day be fixed on which the public would meet the Nnabagereka and the princess. Mrs. Muliira and Joyce Kikomeko signed the statement. Ends