By this time, chants of praises were being heard from Loyalists in Christ Cathedral Bugembe, Jinja City, witnessing as Busoga made history regarding the Busoga Royal wedding.

Before the Royal Wedding event at Christ Cathedral, the Kyabazinga set off from his father’s home in Budhumbula at 10:00 am. Every trading centre felt the magnetic pull as his motorcade snaked through rings of people that had lined up the road as early as 7:00 am.

At 10:30 am, Inhebantu’s motorcade also left her father’s home in Mayuge district.

The Kyabazinga arrived at 12:15 pm to piercing ululations. The crowd was frenzied with some whipping out phones to capture the King as he marched majestically, ever so slowly, in what appeared to be a choreographed walk led by the clergy.

His trademark goatee had grown a few inches and his look was a mixture of relief and elation.

Then, the old Christian hymn: Standing on the promises of Christ, my king, ushered the guests into the wedding mood at Bugembe cathedral.

At 12:30, his better half, Jovia Mutesi, also arrived at the cathedral in a black Range Rover and was received by Busoga Kingdom Prime Minister, Dr. Joseph Muvawala who later handed her over to her father, Stanley Bayole, who walked her down the aisle.

Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, welcomed the bride into the church and she nestled on the left side of the groom.

Inhebantu Mutesi was clad in an all-over lace long sleeve mock neck wedding dress, while Gabula was in his purple royal robes.

At 1:40 pm Kazimba summoned the couple to exchange the vows, he asked whether anyone in the crowd had a reason for them not to wed and the response of Wazira yonayona (there is no reason) elicited ululations.

The vows were exchanged with each of them swearing to love, respect and cherish each other.

“I William Nadiope, take Jovia Mutesi to be my wife,” Kyabazinga said.

On her part, Mutesi said: “I Jovia Mutesi, take you William Nadiope to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for education, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish till death.”

The King, with a little help from Kazimba, held the microphone and uttered the words “I will.” Boldly amidst ululations from his subjects.

At 1:52 pm, the Kyabazinga placed a ring on Inhebantu’s left finger and said “Jovia Mutesi, I give you this ring as a sign of our marriage.”

At 1:55 pm they were pronounced husband and wife. Kazimba asked the crowd to stand up and take the witness vow by declaring that they uphold the couple’s marriage and support the Kyabazinga and Inhebantu as they embarked on the monogamous marriage journey.

The crowd, which raised hands pointing towards the couple, prayed for them.

The Nabagereka of Buganda Sylvia Nagginda signed on the Inhebantu Jovia Mutesi’s marriage certificate after witnessing her (Inhebantu) vows with her husband.

While at the cathedral, Vice President Maj (Rtd) Jessica Alupo announced President Yoweri Museveni’s customary gift of 20 cows to the Kyabazinga and Inhebantu Jovia Mutesi.

In his remarks, President Museveni emphasized the desire for cross-cultural and regional unity if the country is to grow and reach further heights.

From the cathedral, the Kyabazinga and Inhebantu Mutesi made a procession through Bugembe town, passed at Katende road to Busoga Kingdom headquarters and finally to Igenge Palace at Wanyange Hill where they welcomed thousands of guests at a mass wedding reception.

VVIP guests hosted at the wedding reception included: The Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations and also MK Movement chairman Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, deputy speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, first deputy prime minister and Minister of East African Community Affairs Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Buganda Kingdom’s Nabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, Tooro Queen Mother Best Kemigisha and Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom’s Queen Omugo Margaret among others

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba gifted the Kyabazinga of Busoga William Gabula Nadiope IV and Inhebantu Jovia Mutesi with ten cows. –End-

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The Kyabazinga arrived at the Karuzika Palace and was received by senior Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom officials who included the Chairman of the Royal Commission Omujwarakondo Dr Kabagambe Kaliisa Ateenyi, the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Prime Minister Owek Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi, the Chief Prince of Bunyoro Owek Mugenyi Fred Ruchunya Akiiki, the Mayor of Hoima City Hon Brian Kaboyo Adyeeri and other dignitaries.

The Kyabazinga was accompanied by senior officials in Busoga Kingdom and some of his close relatives who included Busoga Kingdom’s Kyabazinga Affairs Minister Owek. Yudaya Babirye, The Minister of Culture Richard Mafumo who also represented Busoga Kingdom’s Prime Minister Dr. Joseph Muvawala, the Minister of State for Finance Ivan Kiirya, the chairperson Central organizing committee of the Busoga Royal Wedding Eng. Patrick Batumbya and his vice chairman Martin Tibalira plus committee members.

In his speech, Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV, thanked the Omukama of Bunyoro Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru and other Bunyoro Kingdom official for welcoming him and his entourage from Busoga to their motherland Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom.

One behalf of Busoga, the Kyabazinga was happy for the love between the Basoga as children and the Banyoro as their parents adding that in culture it’s not good to forget one’s roots.

The Monarch told Omukama Gafabusa that he visited for three reasons which included to officially come back home where he feels they have been a family for a long time, to officially seek for more blessings, wise counselling and guidance since Busoga and Bunyoro cultures are the same, and to officially inform Omukama that on November 18th, as their son, he will officially get married.

He later invited the Omukama and other Royals from Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom to come in Busoga and attend his official Royal wedding ceremony.

The Prime Minister of Bunyoro Andrew Byakutaga in his speech congratulated Kyabazinga upon his 9th coronation anniversary that was celebrated on September 13th.

Byakutaga thanked the Kyabazinga for his over whelming support and love to his ancestors.

The chairman of the Royal Commission and also the Special Presidential advisor on Oil and Gas Dr. Fred Kabagambe Kaliisa was happy that Kyabazinga is doing a PHD in Economics adding that he is not only a resource to his Kingdom but a resource to Bunyoro Kingdom too.

George Isoke Mugurusi the head of Royal Regalia in the Karuzika Palace of Omukama of Bunyoro presented the gifts that Omukama gave to the Kyabazinga that included 9 heads of cattle worth sh27 million, two grazing sticks, a traditional marriage certificate of Bunyoro and a portrate of Omukama Gafabusa.

He handed all the gifts to the Kyabazinga.

In his message read by the Ssababiito (Chief Prince) of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Fred Mugenyi, Omukama Gafabusa wished the Kyabazinga love, a peaceful home and a happy family.

Omukama Gafabusa also wished him blessings in his marriage slated for November 18th, 2023.

While delivering a thanks giving message, Busoga Kingdom’s Minister of Culture Richard Mafumo extended gratitude to the Omukama Gafabusa for hosting them and promised that the Basoga will continued cementing their love for Bunyoro Kingdom adding that they look forward to seeing them at the Royal wedding event.

Later the Kyabazinga took photos with Omukama Solomon Gafabusa and other Royals from Bunyoro Kingdom.

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