Daily Monitor
Sunday February 28 2021
Summary
Despite the Mitala and Bisoko chiefs joining the Busoga Lukiiko, their petitions to the colonial government did not stop. As a result, Governor Philip Mitchel decided to visit Busoga and hold an open baraza in Bugembe.
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As ZK Sentongo’s Baganda Youth Association (BYA) – founded in 1919 – was folding in 1922, the Young Basoga Association (YBA) was being created.
Though BYA was radical in nature and in 1921 it demanded the departure of the Kabaka and the creation of a republic, the Busoga version – founded by its president Musa Kaduyu, his vice president Yekonia Lubogo and secretary Tomasi Geme – was the opposite.
Busoga re-echoes demands for return of kingdom property
Saturday February 13 2021
Summary
Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV applauded the government for its continuous support to the kingdom and urged his subjects to continue in their fight against Covid-19.
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Busoga Kingdom has resounded its demand for the return of kingdom property, which was taken over by the government following the abolition of cultural institutions in 1966.
The call was made by Mr George Mutyabule, the speaker of the Busoga Lukiiko (Parliament), during celebrations to mark the kingdom’s 82nd anniversary in Bugembe, Jinja City on Thursday. The celebrations are held on February 11 of every year.