Uganda: Banyala Choose Army Officer as King

12 August 2008

Kampala — THE Banyala in Bugerere sub-county in Kayunga district, have elected Lt. Baker Kimeze, 36, as their new king (Ssabanyala). Kimeze, a junior UPDF officer, replaces his late father.

Nathan Mpagi, 86, died of diabetic complications on August 2, a day after his coronation ceremony was called off over disagreements on his lineage.

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