Author Archives: kfuk

The two-day Tubeere Balamu health camp, held in Kyaggwe, has come to a close, with many residents benefiting from free medical services. The camp was officially closed by Bishop Bukenya Dunstan, retired Bishop of Mityana. Health workers conducted health education sessions, focusing on malaria prevention, among others.

Health Minister Buganda Kingdom Oweek Cotilda Nakate emphasized the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles, including good nutrition, regular exercise, and vaccinations. Omuk. Eddie Kaggwa Ndagala, CEO of Kabaka Foundation, urged the community to push politicians to plans for healthcare during campaigns.

Retired Bishop Bukenya Dunstan, in his closing remarks, thanked all partners and medical workers for their efforts in extending medical services to the community. He encouraged the Kabaka’s subjects to embrace the Tubeere Balamu Yinsuwa insurance scheme, which costs only 198,000 per annum. The camp was a resounding success!

The Kabaka Foundation and Buganda Kingdom, in partnership with Jubilee Insurance, Werinde Insurance Brokerage, Airtel Uganda, today launched Tubeere Balamu Yinsuwa – a life insurance scheme designed to safeguard the people of Buganda. The launch took place during the Kyaggwe Health Camp at Kyaggwe Ssaza Grounds and was officiated by Omulangira Daudi Chwa who delivered the Kabaka’s message. In his message, the Kabaka encouraged his subjects to embrace the insurance scheme and commended partners for supporting the Tubeere Balamu community health campaign.

The event was graced with the presence of Bishop Enos Kitto Kagodo of Mukono Diocese, Bishop Henry Katumba Tamale (Kabaka Foundation Board Member), Ssekibobo Vincent Matovu, Jennifer Mirembe of Werinde, a team form Jubilee Insurance, alongside various medical institutions.

  Tubeere Balamu is an initiative of the Kabaka, implemented through the Kabaka Foundation, to deliver free medical services across Buganda’s 18 counties. Kyaggwe marks the 5th camp, with thousands already benefiting from screenings, treatment, and health education. The newly launched Tubeere Balamu Yinsuwa life insurance scheme aims to ensure the sustainability of this health campaign. 

Oweekitiibwa Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko (Minister of social services) met with Omukungu Kaggwa Edward (Chief Executive Officer of Kabaka Foundation) and the health teams of both Kabaka Foundation and Ministry of Health Buganda Government to plan on how best they can boost the health sector in Buganda Kingdom.

On resolution; was determination to widen the partner/ Sponsor network to raise more funds that can be used to deliver health services inclusive of health education, NCD’S awareness, testing and treatment to secure a health Nation

Oweekitiibwa Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko emphasized prioritizing the Health sector at any chance of extending services to the communities to ensure prosperity as development is brought manned a healthy Population.

Omukungu Kaggwa Ndagala during the session; called upon all programme implementers to always serve above self and avoid substandard work that downplays the Kabaka’s standards. Moreso, emphasized partnerships and collaborations in health service delivery as health services have a higher demand.

A delegation of 81 people from Buganda Kingdom, led by Minister of Agriculture Hajj Amisi Kakomo, embarked on a two-day agricultural study tour in Kenya. Organized by Kabaka Foundation under its DREEM Project, the tour aims to promote environmental conservation and empower people with modern farming technologies.

The group visited wildlife conservation centers and pastoral farms, learning about innovative farming practices. Minister Kakomo urged participants to apply the acquired knowledge to improve their lives and contribute to Ssaabasajja Kabaka’s initiative to revive agriculture.

Rt. Rev Bishop Henry Katumba Tamale praised Buganda Kingdom’s efforts in modernizing agriculture, emphasizing its crucial role in the economy. Omukungu Edward Kaggwa Ndagala encouraged Kabaka’s subjects to harness their potential to end poverty by utilizing available resources.

Hon. Medard Lubega Ssegona highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting agriculture and securing markets for farmers’ produce.

This study tour is part of Kabaka Foundation’s partnership with Heifer International Uganda, funded by Mott Foundation of America, to equip Kabaka’s subjects with modern farming skills.