KAMPALA.
The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has traveled abroad for further medical evaluation and consultations with his foreign-based medical specialists, according to a statement issued by Mr Charles Peter Mayiga,the Katikkiro (Premier ) of Buganda Posting on his X(Twitter ) on Thursday evening ,Mr Mayiga explained that Kabaka’s latest trip is part of his ongoing medical care, complementing the treatment and examinations he has been receiving locally.
“The Kabaka has travelled in order to meet his medical team abroad for further reviews regarding the treatment he has been receiving here,” Mayiga said explained .
He further reassured Kabaka’s subjects in Buganda Kingdom and oversees that he is in stable health condition, emphasizing that he personally continues to update his subjects on his health whenever necessary.
“He has gone while stable, as he himself has always informed the Kingdom on various occasions,” Mayiga stated.The Kingdom’s top leadership, including the Katikkiro himself, other senior officials, and the Buganda Kingdom protocol chief (Kamalabyonna), escorted the Kabaka to Entebbe International Airport as he embarked on the medical trip.
The Kabaka’s health has been a subject of public concern since 2021 when he appeared visibly unwell during his 66th birthday celebrations at Mengo. His frail appearance at the time sparked widespread speculation and anxiety among his subjects, prompting the Kingdom to regularly issue updates about his condition and urge the public to remain calm.
Since then, the Kabaka has occasionally made public appearances, with Kingdom officials stressing that his medical team is closely monitoring and managing his condition both within Uganda and abroad. Katikkiro Mayiga has called upon the people of Buganda to continue praying for the Kabaka’s full recovery, noting that the Kingdom places the utmost importance on the well-being of its monarch.
“The life and health of the Kabaka remain a top priority for the Kingdom,” he emphasized. The Kingdom has not disclosed the exact destination of the Kabaka’s current medical visit nor the specific nature of his treatment, maintaining the practice of preserving the monarch’s medical privacy.
Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II returned to Uganda on July 21 ,2024 , days after the Namibian government declined to extend his stay in the South African country- where he had been recuperating since April 14, 2024.This came after he had spend several weeks in Germany where had gone for medical treatment .
The Kabaka’s health has been a matter of great concern for the people of Buganda, and it’s reassuring to hear that he is in stable condition. It’s commendable that the Kingdom is transparent about his health updates, which helps to ease the anxiety of his subjects. The decision to seek further medical evaluation abroad shows the commitment to ensuring the best care for the Kabaka. However, it’s also important to consider the resources and support systems available locally to manage such health concerns. How does the Kingdom plan to strengthen local healthcare to handle similar situations in the future? The Kabaka’s well-being is indeed a priority, and it’s heartening to see the unity and prayers of the people for his recovery. Let’s hope for his swift and full recovery, and may this also be a call to improve healthcare for all in Buganda.