Kabaka’s Health: Kingdom Warns Public To Stop Spreading Falsehoods

Posted by: Suubi Anne in Uganda news April 21, 2021

Buganda Kingdom has warned the public to stop speculating about the health of the Kabaka. This warning was conveyed in a statement published by Dick Kasolo, press secretary of Buganda.

“While we continue to pray for the Kabaka’s health and long life, there is increasing concern and need to guard against speculative, false and out rightly malicious allegations circulating on social media. The malicious falsehoods have ranged from an allegation that the Kabaka had passed away last year. Or that he was admitted on an emergency basis to Nakasero Hospital a few days ago,” it read.

These rumours started last year when the Kabaka went to Nairobi. However, the Katikiro, Charles Peter Mayiga clarified that he had gone on a business trip. This didn’t seem like it on his birthday because the King looked really frail. The video that made rounds on social media awakened worry and unrest among especially the Baganda.

Consequently, the Katikiro came out and set the record straight. He released a statement saying the Kabaka had allergy issues.

“We all face ailments, the Kabaka is also having challenges that are related to allergies which cause him difficulties in breathing, especially when he wears a mask. Disregard those rumours, they are totally wrong, baseless and unfounded. The Kabaka is responding well to treatment and he is getting better,”

The Buganda press Secretary advised Buganda not to give a platform to their enemies.

“Do not lend a hand to the enemies of Buganda and Uganda by spreading false information which is intended to cause fear, alarm and undue excitement. The efforts to weaken the kingdom shall not succeed. The disguised concern for the kingdom should not deceive anyone.”

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