Baganda in US mark Kabaka’s coronation anniversary with borehole donation

What the report says

Baganda living in Southern California, Hawaii and Arizona have marked Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s 33rd coronation anniversary with a contribution toward a borehole project, according to Nile Post. The effort was framed as both a tribute to the Buganda Kingdom leader and a practical step to improve access to clean water in underserved communities.

The handover was made to Fred S. Makubuya, who represents the Kabaka for the three US regions named in the report. Community members at the event said the fundraising drive was meant to show unity, service and shared responsibility among Baganda in the diaspora. Nile Post reported that support was organized by clan, with the Mbogo clan contributing the most, followed by Engabi and Ennyonyi.

Makubuya thanked the donors and praised the initiative as a meaningful way to honor the Kabaka through action rather than celebration alone. In a recorded message, Joseph Kawuki, the minister for local government, Kabaka’s tours and Buganda affairs abroad, reflected on the Kabaka’s 33 years on the throne and said more work remains to support the Kingdom and its people.

The report says the event ended with renewed calls for unity, continued support for the Buganda Kingdom and more participation in community development projects. More broadly, diaspora fundraising for water and livelihood projects is a common form of community support among Ugandan groups abroad, though that general context is not specific to this event.