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Today marks the 57th anniversary of Milton Obote's forces attacking the Palace on May 24, 1966

Today marks the 57th anniversary of Milton Obote's forces attacking the Palace on May 24, 1966

With the aim of overthrowing the then King of Buganda, Edward Muteesa II. Much happened as it has been repeated. The King went into exile and died in England.

A special service was held at the Orthodox Cathedral, St. John's. Nicholas, in Namungoona, presided over by Archbishop Jeronymos Muzeeyi.

The Speaker of the Buganda Parliament, Mr. Patrick Luwaga Mugumbule, was present on behalf of the Kingdom and conveyed the message of the Katikkiro, in which he said that the act left a disruption in the social, freedom, and happiness of Buganda.

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The Hon. Patrick Luwaga, Oweek Mulwanyamuli and Archbishop Jeronymos, and other officials

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