Busoga registers success as Kyabazinga marks 12 years
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Nadiope Gabula IV, is celebrating 12 years on the throne with a focus on regional development and social progress. Key achievements cited include improved unity, a reduction in teenage pregnancies, and a stronger emphasis on education.
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The report highlights the role of traditional leadership in driving social and educational reform within the Busoga region of Uganda.
The Kyabazinga of Busoga William Nadiope Gabula IV, will on September 19, celebrate 12 years on the throne.
The celebrations will be held in Mayuge District, the home district of his wife, Ms Jovia Mutesi Nadiope, according to Busoga Kingdom prime minister Joseph Muvawala.
In the 12 years of King Nadiope’s reign, Busoga has registered some successes, which his subjects say have transformed the region.
The minister for Kyabazinga affairs, Ms Yudaya Babirye, said unity is one of the key achievements of Nadiope’s 12-year reign.
She said Busoga was previously characterised by fights, but the situation has since improved under Nadiope’s leadership.
“Busoga Kingdom was greatly divided, but with Nadiope’s ascension to the throne, conflicts ended,” Ms Babirye told this publication at the weekend.
Ms Babirye added that unity among residents has improved the kingdom’s image and boosted their sense of pride and self-esteem.
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