Kabaka Returns Home From Namibia

The Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has returned home after undergoing medical treatment in Namibia.

The Kabaka, according to kingdom officials, spent time in Namibia resting and consulting with medical experts on his health.

He returned to Uganda over the weekend and was welcomed by Nnaabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, Princess Lubuga Agnes Nabaloga, Omulangira Crispin Jjunju Kiweewa and Princess Victoria Nkinzi.

The Kabaka’s return follows Namibian government’s refusal to extend his visa.

He has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed condition.

The centre where he was staying requested his visa extension earlier this month.

But in response, the international relations ministry said Namibian immigration law provided for a maximum stay of only 90 days in a year to foreign citizens.

This comes weeks after authorities reportedly expressed displeasure over protests by Ugandan activists at Namibian diplomatic missions.

Buganda traditional chiefs (Bataka) travelled to Namibia without authorisation by the Kingdom authorities at Mengo.

This news site understands that Ssaabasajja Kabaka was not aware of their visit.

The delegation was briefly detained and questioned by Namibian officials, who reportedly asked if they had authorisation to see the monarch.