Order of the Shield and Spears
| Order of the Shield and Spears | |
|---|---|
.png) The Bugandan Flag | |
| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | Valuable services to Buganda. |
| Country |  Buganda |
| Presented by | Kabaka of Buganda |
| Established | 1927 |
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The Order of the Shield and Spears (Ekitiibwa ky'Amafumu n'Engabo) is the Kingdom of Buganda's highest honour.[1] It was established by Daudi Cwa II of Buganda, Kabaka of the Buganda, for the purpose of recognizing excellent service to the kingdom.[2] It is awarded annually by the Kabaka of Buganda.
History
[edit]The Order of the Shields and Spears was established on 8 August 1927 by Daudi Cwa II of Buganda, Kabaka of the Buganda, for the purpose of recognizing excellent service to the kingdom.[2] The order's medals was created on 26 May 1937.[3]
It is awarded to Bugandan subjects and foreign nationals.[4]
Classes
[edit]The order consists of the following classes of merit:[citation needed]
- Commander – CSS
- Officer or Omutongole – OSS
- Member or Omukungu – MSS
Notable recipients
[edit]- Sir Apolo Kagwa, KCMG MBE
- Serwano Kulubya
- Martin Luther Nsibirwa
- Joseph Mulwanyamuli Ssemwogerere
- Godfrey Kaaya Kavuma
- Prince Daniel Steven Kimbugwe
- John Ssebaana Kizito
- Jen Sebiri Mulwana
- Rosalia Kyoteka
- Yvonne Namaganda
- Cardinal Emmanuel Nsubuga
- Prince Badru Mbuga Kakungulu
- Bishop Dustan Nsubuga
- Rev. Polycarp Kakooza
- Joyce Mpanga
- Christopher Sebadduka
- George Kakoma
- Major Joash Katende
- Capt. George Maalo
- Michael B. Nsimbi
- Joseph Musoke
- Balaki Kirya
- Capt. Ronald Owen
- Major Richard Carr-Gomm
- Martin Flegg
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Nakatudde, Olive. "Buddo Girl Namaganda Receives Bugandas Highest Honour". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ a b Archives, The National. "Order of the Shield and Spears of the Buganda Kingdom". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Buganda Kingdom::". www.buganda.or.ug. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ "Buganda Kingdom::". www.buganda.or.ug. Retrieved 22 February 2022.