Uganda November 1963: Kabaka Celebrates Birthday. The Kabaka of Buganda, who is also head of state of Uganda, celebrated his 39th birthday on November 19, 1963. For the occasion he visited the capital Kampala and went to a church service at Namirembe cathedral. Later he attended Buganda parliament where the country's political and civic leaders had gathered. Present also were members of the diplomatic colony. (Uganda’s head of state has no executive power and can be dismissed by a two-thirds vot

NEW VIDEO FOOTAGE ADDED Kabaka Edward Mutesa returns from exile 1955 In 1953, the Lukiiko (Parliament) of Buganda sought independence from Uganda, with Kabaka (King) Edward Mutesa himself demanding that Buganda be separated from the rest of the protectorate of Uganda and transferred to Foreign Office jurisdiction. Governor Sir Andrew Cohen's response was to depose and exile the Kabaka, creating massive protests among the Baganda. Mutesa's forced departure made him a martyr in the eyes of the Bag