Kabaka (king) of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has today officially opened the 20th Buganda Lukiiko (parliament) at Bulange Mengo- the kingdom’s administrative seat.

The Kabaka guided the Lukiiko on how to address the kingdom’s challenges, and achieve the kingdom’s objectives, missions and goals. The also addressed the Lukiiko on key issues such as the federal system of governance, the 900 square miles of land the kingdom demands and Buganda’s development plans. In Kiganda tradition the Kabaka opens the Lukiiko once every year after the coronation anniversaries.

The Kabaka says that his kingdom is faced with a number of challenges, including lack of a stable source of income, unreturned properties from central government, and destruction of Buganda’s key cultural sites.

Buganda kingdom suspects that its enemies in government were behind the burning of Kasubi royal tombs and Bwanika shrines in Wakiso district.