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Today in History: Kabaka Muteesa II Returns to Buganda After Two Years in Exile

Published by Nile Post 17 October 2026 at 12:27
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Today in History: Kabaka Muteesa II Returns to Buganda After Two Years in Exile
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When Muteesa arrived at Entebbe Airport on October 17, 1955, he received an enthusiastic welcome, with large crowds lining the road to Mengo Palace. His return reinforced his standing as a symbol of Buganda’s struggle to preserve its autonomy under colonial rule.

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