Kyabazinga pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Isebantu William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, the Kyabazinga of Busoga has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II today morning at the British High Commission in Kampala 
Flanked by Hon Vincent Bagiire, Permanent secretary ministry of Foreign affairs and his minister for Kyabazinga Affairs Owek Yudaya Babirye, the King was received by the British High Commissioner, Madam KATE AIREY OBE.

The king was ushered in to sign the condolences book and later interacted with the Hign Commissioner where he expressed his and Busoga Kingdom’s condolences to King Charles III,  The Royal Family, the British people and the Commonwealth fraternity for the loss of a Great Sovereign Leader of Distinction. He said that the mornach was a great example internationally admired for her unique, calm yet imposing character, and one who has been a very impactful, and Selfless World Leader. 
He highlighted some of his thoughts about the Queen saying; “During her time, she witnessed and led a Changing World Order from the Imperial times to the Commonwealth which brings together Nations for the advancement of human values and development for the greater good. 
The Kyabazinga futher expressed the closer association the Obwakyabazinga has with the fallen Queen, including his personal experiences as a Graduate Student in Coventry University where he experienced first hand the fruits of great leadership.
“Busoga Kingdom retains fond Memories of her reign spanning 68 of her 70 year reign. In 1954, She Commissioned the Owen Falls Dam in Jinja where she was co hosted by the then Kyabazinga. The Queen held the Kings of Busoga in very High esteem; bestowing Knighthoods to Sir William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope II, [my grand father who was King of Busoga 1949-1955; 1961-1967 and the 1st Vice President of Uganda 1962-1967) as well as Henry Waako Muloki OBE (King of Busoga 1955-1961; 1994-2008).
The Kyabazinga noted with gratitude the enormous contribution of the Queen to Education and specifically setting up scholarships and other charities that have benefitted many people including Abasoga,

On her part, the High Commissioner expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Kyabazinga for saving time and honoring them with a visit to share in their grief.  She acknowledged the great friendly relations of her Majesty with the people of Uganda and Busoga in particular saying that she knows how deeply touched we are given the similarly of both cultures. 
The Kyabazinga handed over a personal condolences message and good wishes to  His Majesty, King Charles III, the Queen Consort, Prince William,& Harry, and the rest of the Royal Family plus the people of Great Britain upon the loss of the Modern Gold Standard of British Royalty.