President Yoweri Museveni has urged a faction of Buganda kingdom chiefs (Abataka) to avoid actions that might embarrass Uganda by opportunistically showing support for the Kabaka of Buganda during his medical treatment in Namibia.
This appeal follows reports of inappropriate behavior by some Ugandans concerning the Kabaka’s presence in Namibia.
In a letter to the Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Ugandan High Commissioner to South Africa and Namibia highlighted incidents involving Ugandans and the Kabaka, which only came to President Museveni’s attention on June 8, 2024, through a visit by Hon. Ssebugwawo and representatives of Abataka.
“I informed them that we are neither aware of nor involved in the Kabaka’s presence in Namibia,” President Museveni stated.
He clarified that the Ugandan government had no knowledge of or involvement in the Kabaka’s medical trip.
The President expressed concern over the actions of some Ugandans, describing them as opportunistic attempts to demonstrate their support for the Kabaka, which have inadvertently caused embarrassment to the country. He urged that only the Kabaka himself, his family, or individuals authorized by him should be involved in matters pertaining to his treatment.
“These dramas are happening outside our jurisdiction. Otherwise, we would have taken action,” Museveni noted, stressing the need for Ugandans to exercise discipline and decorum in such sensitive situations.
Museveni’s call for restraint aims to preserve the dignity of the nation and the privacy of the Kabaka during his medical treatment.
Recently, the Buganda Premier, Charles Peter Mayiga, noted that the kingdom administration continues to monitor the situation and urged all citizens to respect the Kabaka’s privacy and adhere to the official protocols in place.
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