Buganda Kingdom has stepped up efforts to restore moral values and cultural norms among its subjects as part of preparations to mark the 71st birthday of Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
The campaign, now gaining momentum across various counties (amasaza), is focused on promoting discipline, respect, unity, and responsible living—values deeply rooted in Buganda’s cultural heritage.
In Bugerere County, leaders and cultural institutions gathered at Ggombolola Mumyuka in Kayunga Town Council for a cultural event commonly known as “ekyooto.”
During the engagement, teachers and local leaders called on communities, particularly the youth, to embrace these values as a way of strengthening the kingdom.
The Mumyuka, Magaret Nambi Ssempala, highlighted a range of activities already rolled out in the area.
These include community cleaning exercises, tree planting initiatives, and sensitisation programmes aimed at addressing social challenges such as HIV/Aids, drug abuse, and moral decline.
The initiatives align with the Kabaka’s long-standing advocacy for a healthy, responsible, and morally upright society, often emphasised through his annual birthday campaigns.
Officials within the kingdom noted that the celebrations are not only meant for festivity but also serve as a moment of reflection and renewal of cultural identity.
Subjects have been encouraged to actively participate in community-based activities that promote unity and development.
The upcoming celebrations are expected to draw thousands of people from across Buganda, highlighting the kingdom’s continued commitment to preserving cultural values while confronting modern-day social challenges.
