In a key stride towards unity and harmony, the Busoga Kingdom witnessed a historic reconciliation at the weekend as a delegation from the traditionally rebellious Bulamogi chiefdom met with Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV at Igenge Palace in Bugembe. This visit marked the end of a long-standing rift that began in 2009 following the death of Kyabazinga Henry Wako Muloki.
Led by Chief Prince James Neita, the delegation included traditional, religious, and political leaders from Bulamogi, all conveying a powerful message of reconciliation and unity.
“Bulamogi is back home,” Neita declared, emphasizing the resolution of past misunderstandings. “We have taken quite a long time with these misunderstandings, but we have learnt that it is meaningless. Bulamogi is an integral component of Busoga. Busoga can’t be Busoga without any of these chiefdoms,” he added.
Prince Neita underscored the realization that unity is crucial for the kingdom's progress, affirming their commitment to officially reunite with Kyabazinga Nadiope IV and the rest of Busoga. The reconciliation effort gained momentum when Prince Columbus Wambuzi Zibondo, son of the late Henry Wako Muloki, visited Gabula Nadiope IV in Kamuli in 2022, laying the groundwork for this historic meeting.
Kyabazinga Nadiope, addressing the delegation, expressed his happiness, joy and reflected on the advice of his predecessor.
“My father and also my brother Waako Mulooki, who nurtured me, could tell me that never abandon my family and the people of Bulamogi," he said. "It is a pleasure that today I am here with the family and the people of Bulamogi he used to tell me about when he was still alive."
He further emphasized the importance of love, harmony, and peace in transforming the Busoga community. The historical feud began in 2009 when Prince Zibondo claimed the throne following his father's death, contesting Nadiope's claim to the throne. However, recent reconciliation efforts indicate a promising path towards lasting peace and unity within the kingdom.
Busoga Kingdom, comprising 11 chiefdoms, has historically seen only Bugabula and Bulamogi produce all its Kyabazinga since the inception of the throne. The latest reconciliation is a promising step towards a more unified and prosperous future for the kingdom.
“We have therefore come today to openly show that we are together with the Kyabazinga and we shall continue working with him,” Neita affirmed, signaling a new era of cooperation and harmony in the Busoga Kingdom.
