Kampala, Uganda – The King of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has returned home after a three-month medical trip to Namibia, the kingdom’s prime minister, Katikkiro, announced in a statement on July 22, 2024.
Buganda King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi had earlier gone to Germany, from where his health minders recommended that he recuperates in a secluded place in Namibia, away from his usual routines and royal duties.
In his statement released today, the Katikiro of Buganda Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, expressed his gratitude on behalf of the royal family to the staff and medical team in Namibia and Germany acknowledging the challenging circumstances they’ve gone through with the King.
“They’ve gone through quite a challenging period. I thank the medical personnel in Namibia, in germany and elsewhere, and in Uganda for working professionally and dedicatedly as they continue to mind the Kabaka’s health.” He stated
He also expressed gratitude to the Namibian government for providing adequate security to the King during his stay in their country. “We thank the Namibian government for their kindness and support,” he said. “We appreciate the efforts of our Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ugandan High Commission responsible for Namibia in ensuring the King’s comfort.”
He however, noted with concern over some destructors and disrupters who spread falsehoods about the King’s condition and sought to destroy the kingdom’s heritage by causing havoc in Namibia where the king was receiving His treatment, hence apologising on their behalf as a kingdom.
“We endured this kind of embarrassment even inside Namibia itself. On behalf of the Kingdom of Buganda i extend our sincere apologies to the Government and people of Namibia for all the discomfort that the actions of these disrupters caused to some of the missions abroad and to the people of Namibia.” Said the Katikiro
Mayiga emphasized that while the Kabaka’s role as custodian of the kingdom’s heritage is significant, his personal life and health are private matters that should be respected and not subject to unwarranted speculation or scrutiny.
“We are fully aware of a few individuals who are intent on desecrating our heritage- possibly with a view to destroying the Kingdom who have persistently uttered falsehoods about the Kabaka’s condition, his officials and members of his family.” Said Mayiga
In that regard, the Buganda Katikiro Mayiga emphasized that all information regarding the Kabaka should be considered authentic, if only it’s officially released by the Katikiro or any authorised members of the Royal family.
The King’s return marks a significant milestone in the kingdom, and his subjects are now breathing a sign of relief after increasing controversies that were surrounding his throne and health.
