Kyabazinga Directs on teenage pregnancies, Calls for Unity

As the Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope,IV commemorated his 19th anniversary as the Gabula of Bugabula BB on Monday at Namasagali College, he directed his subjects on the issue of teenage pregnancies.

Addressing a mammoth crowd that attended the day’s event, the Kyabazinga expressed concern over escalating numbers of young girls dropping out of school and becoming child mothers.

He also emphasized the need to be united for Busoga’s own good. 

“It makes me personally concerned to note that Bugabula chiefdom in particular and Busoga as a whole are amongst the most affected regions”, the King noted before pronouncing himself that this Vice must stop. The King directed parents, kingdom structures and other stakeholders to use all available avenues to fight it and that all culprits should be reprimanded insisting that all children should instead be kept in schools,” he guided emphasizing the need to be concerned about the plight of our region as the people of Busoga. 

The King, who also wound up his tour of Bugabula BB Chiefdom appealed to the youth to engage in productive ventures, live healthier but responsible lives. 

Commending the people of Bugabula BB for promoting their culture, the King called upon all chiefdoms to unite and focus on developing   Busoga begore congratulating the newly sworn in Bugabula BB cabinet and challenged them to focus on working hard to make the chiefdom and kingdom relevant to the public. 

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon Rebecca A. Kadaga, congratulated the Kyabazinga on making 19 years as the Gabula of Bugabula in addition to uniting Busoga and embarking on mobilizing people towards development. She informed the Kyabazinga that she is spearheading a move to start sugarcane milling in Kamuli and in the whole of Busoga region for value addition and maximum benefits to farmers.  She assured Basoga of government’s commitment of Building a Maritimes university at Namasagali and support to Busoga University among other programs. 

Flanked by the area MP also Karamoja State Minister, Moses Kizige, she hailed the support of Japanese and all stakeholders for the revival of Namasagali College that has seen a storied building under construction. 

Prior to the main event, the Kyabazinga visited some model farmers like Eng. Muwalampya of Muttico among others.

As the celebrations were going on, a two day health camp sponsored by Plan International was ongoing where thousands enjoyed the free medical services not forgetting the boat race that excited many dignitaries. 

 Several guests were present at the event under the theme: “Kyabazinga mubantu be” and they include Busoga’s chief prince samuel Menha Nkutu, Bugabula BB Chief Prince Henry Woira Kitimbo, Hon Asuman Kiyingi, Owek Yudaya Babirye Kigenyi, Owek Joan Machora, Owek Kafuko Florence, Kamuli District Vice Chair, Kamuli CAO, Chiefdom Premier and his new cabinet.

At the end of the Bugabula BB Chiefdom tours, 15 cows, 14 goats, 16 chicken, 24 bunches of matooke, vegetables among others had been donated to the King. 

It should be noted that periodically, the Kyabazinga tours any of his 11 chiefdoms to interact with the people.