Share this article

The ninth coronation anniversary celebration of Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV in Busoga Kingdom themed “Harnessing the Environment,” will take place at Namungalwe Ssazza ground in Kigulu chiefdom, Iganga district.

Today, September 13, 2023 Busoga Kingdom is set to celebrate the ninth coronation anniversary of Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV.

Planting Food, Fruit, and Medicinal Trees will hold this year’s coronation anniversary at Namungalwe Ssazza ground in Kigulu chiefdom in Iganga district under the theme: Harnessing the Environment.

According to Namungalwe sub-county LC3 chairperson Anthony Siringisi, tents have already been erected and chairs placed in them awaiting Kyabazinga subjects and visitors.

Siringisi adds that he is happy that the coronation anniversary is going to be held in Kigulu and that he has already mobilised residents to attend.

Abdallah Mugendi Kyamutwe, the Namungalwe sub-county councillor at Iganga district local government, said a lot of entertainment is going to be showcased starting with traditional dances, local artistes from Busoga, and beyond.

Madina Komugisha of Maama Kalima Restaurant in Namungalwe town said she is excited and hoping to make money from those attending the coronation anniversary.

“I will wake up as early as 4:00am to prepare breakfast and food for lunch,” Komugisha said.

Muhammed Mukalu the Minister of State for health in Kigulu, said they organised a two-day health camp, which ended on Tuesday where about 1,000 people were treated for various ailments.

Kingdom spokesperson Andrew Ntange said guests from all walks of life including kings are expected to attend the ceremony.