The Kabaka Mutebi 33rd Coronation Anniversary was marked with a thanksgiving service at Watoto Church in Bweyogerere, where political leaders, cultural figures, religious leaders and members of the public gathered to celebrate one of Buganda Kingdom’s most significant annual occasions.
The service formed part of the annual Amatikkira celebrations, which commemorate the enthronement of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II as the 36th Kabaka of Buganda on July 31, 1993.
Among those in attendance were Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi.
Their participation reflected the broad representation at an event centred on prayer, thanksgiving and recognition of the Kabaka’s reign.
Worshippers also gathered to pray for the Kabaka’s health, wellbeing and continued reign.
The thanksgiving service was held at Watoto Church in Bweyogerere, continuing Buganda Kingdom’s practice of marking the coronation anniversary through worship and reflection.
According to the confirmed programme, the service combined prayer and thanksgiving as Buganda subjects joined invited leaders in commemorating the occasion.
Pastor Julius Rwotlonyo, Team Leader at Watoto Church Ministries, addressed the congregation during the service.
The Kingdom has adopted a rotational arrangement under which different religious denominations host the annual thanksgiving service.
This year’s celebration therefore took place in an evangelical Christian setting at Watoto Church.
According to the available information, the rotational approach reflects religious inclusiveness among Buganda’s subjects.
The attendance of senior government officials alongside opposition and cultural leaders made the thanksgiving service notable beyond its religious programme.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja joined worshippers throughout the service as prayers were offered for the Kabaka.
Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda also participated in the thanksgiving, representing the royal household during the anniversary commemorations.
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi was among the political leaders who attended the service.
The gathering also brought together religious leaders, cultural figures and members of the public.
Although leaders from different sectors attended the event, the available information does not include any speeches or remarks attributed to the Kabaka.
It also remains unconfirmed whether Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II personally attended the thanksgiving service.
Amatikkira is the annual celebration commemorating the coronation of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
The Kabaka was crowned at Naggalabi Buddo on July 31, 1993, becoming the 36th Kabaka of Buganda.
The anniversary has since become a recurring event on the Buganda Kingdom calendar.
Each year, the occasion combines cultural significance with prayer and reflection through the thanksgiving service.
Beyond the religious gathering, the anniversary programme also includes activities promoting community development, cultural preservation, youth empowerment, education and social responsibility.
These initiatives form part of the wider programme accompanying the anniversary celebrations.
The 33rd coronation anniversary is being observed under the theme: “Fortitude as We Preserve Our Heritage.”
The theme places emphasis on preserving Buganda’s heritage while encouraging continued community engagement through the Kingdom’s programmes.
The anniversary activities also highlight the Kingdom’s ongoing focus on youth empowerment, education and social responsibility alongside cultural preservation.
For many participants, the thanksgiving service offered an opportunity to reflect on both the history of the institution and its continuing role in bringing together Buganda’s subjects.
The anniversary programme continues with activities focused on community development, cultural preservation, youth empowerment, education and social responsibility.
No further details about the remaining activities have been officially confirmed in the available information. Attendance figures for the thanksgiving service have also not been released.
Similarly, no additional government or Buganda Kingdom announcements beyond those contained in the confirmed information were available at the time of reporting.
The Kabaka Mutebi 33rd Coronation Anniversary brought together government officials, opposition leaders, cultural figures, clergy and Buganda subjects for a thanksgiving service centred on prayer and reflection.
While some aspects of the wider anniversary programme are yet to be announced, the confirmed events at Watoto Church underscored the continued importance of Amatikkira as an occasion that combines worship, cultural heritage and community engagement, with prayers offered for Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s health and continued reign.
