
A Step Towards Unity-Busoga Chiefs End Decade-Long Feud.
The Busoga Kingdom witnessed a remarkable display of unity as the delegation from the traditionally rebellious Bulamogi chiefdom met with Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV at Igenge Palace in Bugembe over the weekend. This significant visit marked the conclusion of a prolonged rift that began in 2009 following the death of Kyabazinga Henry Wako Muloki.
The delegation, led by Chief Prince James Neita, was composed of traditional, religious, and political leaders from Bulamogi, all conveying a profound message of reconciliation and unity. “Bulamogi is back home,” declared Neita. Reflecting on the long-standing misunderstandings, he noted, “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.”
The Bulamogi prince emphasized the realization that unity is essential for the kingdom’s progress, highlighting their presence as a formal gesture to reunite with Kyabazinga Nadiope IV and the rest of Busoga. This reconciliation effort is not an isolated event but the culmination of a series of goodwill gestures, notably initiated when Prince Columbus Wambuzi Zibondo, son of the late Henry Wako Muloki, visited Gabula Nadiope IV in Kamuli in 2022.
Addressing the delegation, Kyabazinga Nadiope expressed his joy and reflected on the wisdom imparted by 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 reminisced. “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.”
The Kyabazinga emphasized the importance of love, harmony, and peace in transforming the Busoga community. He underscored the need for collective efforts towards building a more cohesive and prosperous kingdom.
The historical feud, which began in 2009, was ignited when Prince Zibondo claimed the throne following his father’s death, contesting Nadiope’s claim. However, the recent reconciliation efforts demonstrate promising signs of lasting peace and unity within the kingdom.
The Busoga Kingdom, comprising 11 chiefdoms, has seen only Bugabula and Bulamogi produce all its Kyabazinga since the inception of the throne. This latest reconciliation is a promising step towards a more unified and prosperous future for the kingdom.
Neita affirmed their commitment to this newfound unity, stating, “We have therefore come today to openly show that we are together with the Kyabazinga and we shall continue working with him.” This declaration of solidarity signals a new chapter in the history of the Busoga Kingdom, one where old grievances are put aside for the greater good of all its people.
The path to this moment has not been easy, but it stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of reconciliation and the shared desire for a harmonious and prosperous Busoga. As the kingdom moves forward, the lessons learned from this decade-long feud and its resolution will undoubtedly serve as a guiding light for future generations.