In pictures:Bukedde celebrates 21 years

Bukedde, Uganda's leading vernacular newspaper under Vision Group, marked 21 years since its maiden publication on August 29, 1994.

The anniversary ceremony kicked off with a thanksgiving prayer led by the Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo-Luwalira at Vision Group head office on August 28, 2015.

The Bukedde newspaper gave rise to other media platforms including Bukedde TV and Bukedde Radio(Bukedde Fa Ma Embuutikizi). Bukedde TV went on the airwaves for the first time on October 28, 2009.

trueVision Group’s Editor-in-Chief Barbara Kaija(L),CEO Robert Kabushenga (C) welcome the Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo-Luwalira(R) at Vision Group head office.


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Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo-Luwalira(R) signs in the visitor’s book.

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Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo-Luwalira in Bukedde Radio (Bukedde Fa Ma Embuutikizi) studio


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Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo-Luwalira addresses Bukedde Radio (Bukedde Fa Ma Embuutikizi) audiences live on air


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Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo-Luwalira leads prayers alongside Rev.Samuel Muwong




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Vision Group staff praying during the Thanksgiving service


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Vision Group staff praying during the Thanksgiving service


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Vision Group staff praying during the Thanksgiving service


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Vincent Ssempijja, state minister of agriculture, Bishop Wilberforce Luwalira of Namirembe Diocese, and Robert Kabushenga interact after the Thanksgiving service


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Rev. Samuel Muwonge and Bishop Wilberforce Luwalira interact with interacts with Sheik Sulaiman Lubega

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Bishop Wilberforce Luwalira interact with the founder editor of Bukedde, Maurice Ssekawungu(C) and Godwin Rwakwengye(R), a staff of Vision Group.


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Left to Right: Vision Group’s Editor-in-Chief, Barbara Kaija, Rev. Sam Muwonge of Namirembe Cathedral, Vincent Ssempijja, state minister of agriculture, Bishop Wilberforce Luwalira of Namirembe Diocese, CEO Robert Kabushenga, Managing Editor Bukedde, Geoffrey Kulubya, and founder editor of Bukedde, Maurice Ssekawungu, cut cake during the 21st anniversary ceremony of Bukedde on August 28 at Vision Group head office. Photos / Juliet Kasirye & Tabitha Moraa


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