Over 1100 boys and 440 girls from 56 clans will compete in the games Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In partnership with Buganda Kingdom, Airtel Uganda has announced its commitment to support the 2023 BIKA Games which are aimed at boosting talent among the youth in Buganda Kingdom. …
Read More »Airtel Uganda extends partnership with Buganda Kingdom
Partnership focuses on transforming activities in culture, sports, health, education, digital and financial inclusion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has extended its partnership with Buganda Kingdom for another three years. The contract renewal was announced Thursday at Bulange in Mengo. Since 2014, Buganda Kingdom in collaboration with Airtel …
Read More »The Nnaabagereka autobiography is ready
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda’s Nnaabagereka (Queen) Sylivia Nagginda Luswata’s Autobiography will be released on the 23rd March 2023. The Nnaabagereka writes in the book’s prologue, “On August 27, 1999, I became the Nnaabagereka of Buganda. Me, a simple girl had fallen in love with a king and become his …
Read More »Busiro are Airtel-Masaza Cup winners
Airtel Uganda re-affirms commitment to support 2023 Masaza season Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2022 Airtel – Masaza Cup tournament organized by Buganda Kingdom in partnership with Airtel Uganda has climaxed with Busiro claiming the 2022 Title against Buddu. Busiro beat Buddu 2-1 in added time of today’s …
Read More »This Kenyan cowhorn luxury jewellery brand with a Luganda name is going global
Lucille Nyikuri repurposes cattle horn into elegant, distinctive jewellery and her striking craftsmanship is seeing her jewellery snapped in luxury markets worldwide. Nairobi, Kenya | BIRD AGENCY | What would a vice president at SC Johnson Business School at Cornell University in the United States, an interior design ambassador in …
Read More »Education Review: Buganda highlights 5 areas that need focus
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda kingdom has identified five crucial areas that require the central government’s attention to bring about meaningful reforms in the education sector for improved outcomes. These areas encompass refocusing the curriculum to meet the needs and backgrounds of specific regions, mandatory teaching of local …
Read More »Mayiga rallies Buganda to participate in blood donation drives
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga urged the subjects of Buganda to participate in blood donation drives to fight blood scarcity in the country. Mayiga made the remarks shortly after donating blood at a blood donation camp in Old Kampala on Tuesday. Mayiga also called …
Read More »VIDEO: Ganda Boys release ‘new’ Ekitibwa Kya Buganda
The Ganda Boys release Buganda National Anthem ‘Ekitiibwa kya Buganda’ Bogota, Colombia | THE INDEPENDENT | After months of recording, Ganda Boys have released a first version of a recording of Ekitibwa Kya Buganda (Buganda anthem) that was recently done at Audio Vision in Bogotá in Colombia. The Ganda Boys have …
Read More »Katikiiro Mayiga commends Public Relations practice
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owekitibwa Charles Peter Mayiga lauded the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU), an umbrella body of all private and public PR professionals, for continuously lifting the standards and practice of Public Relations in Uganda. ‘I am very happy to be here …
Read More »The Katikkiro of Buganda to support Uganda Veterinary Association activities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Two weeks after holding a successful scientific symposium and AGM in Masaka City, the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) has been assured of increased support by the Buganda Kingdom. Activitives to book livestock farmers education, establishment of demonstration farms and promotion of ecotourism and cultural …
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