A birthday cake with the inscription “Kabaka Birthday Run 70 Years” on display ahead of the celebrations
His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has officially flagged off the 70th edition of his Birthday Run from the Lubiri Palace in Mengo, marking a joyful occasion celebrated across the Buganda Kingdom
Before the run began, His Majesty stepped out of his vehicle and waved to jubilant crowds at the palace
The Kabaka was joined by Nnaalinnya Lubuga Agness Nabaloga, Prince Richard Ssemakookiro, Prince Cryspin Jjunjju Kiweewa, Prince David Kintu Wasajja, Lady Marion Nankya, and other royal family members.
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II officially flags off the 70th birthday run at the Lubiri in Mengo
Before the run began, His Majesty stepped out of his vehicle and waved to the cheering crowds who had gathered at the palace, drawing excitement and admiration from his subjects.
Outside Uganda, loyal subjects in Seattle, USA also took part in the Kabaka Birthday Run from Wapato Park
Outside Uganda, loyal subjects in Seattle, Pacific Northwest USA, also took part in the Kabaka Birthday Run.
The event started from Kabaka's Lake at Wapato Park in Tacoma, Washington, and was officiated by the Kabaka’s Representative in the region, Owek. Eng. Moses Ggayi Mayanja.
Excitement filled Buganda and beyond, as people from various counties, sub-counties, villages, and the diaspora joined in prayer and running to honour Kabaka Mutebi at 70.
Thousands turned up for the Kabaka Birthday Run across Buganda and beyond, from counties, sub-counties, and villages
The joy of the Kabaka is the joy of Buganda.