On September 19, 2025, the streets of Jinja and surrounding towns transformed into corridors of celebration as Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga returned home to Busoga. Starting from the Nile stage in Buikwe district through Nile Bridge to Umbercoat Roundabout, cheering crowds and rhythmic drumming signaled a historic day for the region.
Kadaga’s motorcade took over two hours to cover just one kilometer to the Agricultural Show Grounds due to the overwhelming public turnout. In a brief but poignant speech, Kadaga praised the loyalty of Busoga’s people while expressing frustration over internal disputes within the Busoga cultural institution and bureaucracy hindering development. The journey continued slowly to Kamuli, with massive crowds lining the roads, punctuating the event with ululations, dancing, and deep cultural pride.