Buganda Steps Up Preparations for Amaato ga Kabaka Regatta in Bunjako

What the report says

Buganda Kingdom officials and regatta organisers have stepped up final preparations for Amaato ga Kabaka, the Buganda Royal Regatta, ahead of the event scheduled for August 22, 2026 in Bunjako. According to Nile Post, planning has moved into its last stage, with kingdom leaders and event officials holding meetings and patrols to coordinate the programme and help ensure it runs smoothly.

The article says the preparations have focused on security, transport and logistics. Organisers have arranged entry points to manage expected crowds, while also putting in place affordable meals and refreshments for attendees. They have further secured boda boda transport support and mobile phones for use during the treasure hunt, one of the planned activities.

The report also notes that officials from the Kabaka’s Protection Unit and protocol team joined the regatta organisers in the planning efforts. Their involvement reflects the importance attached to the event within the kingdom’s cultural calendar. Leaders at different levels have been asked to mobilise the public for the gathering.

Nile Post said the preparations have raised expectations that Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II may attend, although his participation has not been confirmed. The regatta is described as a Buganda cultural event expected to bring together kingdom officials, subjects and other guests for the celebration.