[UAH] IS MENGO LOSING KOOKI TOO?

 

Museveni, Kooki chief hold talks

 

 

President Museveni has met and held talks with the chief of Kooki, Kamuswaga Apollo Sansa Kabumbuli II.

 

According to a State House statement, Mr Museveni and the Kooki delegation discussed cultural lineages as well as developments within the kingdom and the region. “The President wants traditional leaders to protect and preserve culture without compromising the importance of national unity. Museveni said traditional leaders have the task of mobilising people to participate in community-based awareness including promoting income generation for each household for economic development,”reads the Statement.

 

Located in Rakai District, Kooki chiefdom was incorporated into Buganda Kingdom in 1896 after signing an agreement but retained some cultural heritage, including their own leader, the Kamuswaga.

 

Tension between Mengo and Kooki reached fever pitch in 2009 after the Kamuwsaga launched a yellow and white flag, as well as an anthem for the chiefdom. The Kooki prime minister quickly dispelled the fears, drawing parallels with a school that composes its own anthem.

The Kamuswaga was accompanied by Omugo Rebecca Alitwala, deputy prime minister Hajji Kiwanuka Iddi Ahmed, security minister Dauda Ntanda and information minister Stanley Ndaula.

 

 

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