I will keep defending Nyege Nyege – Kadaga assures revellers

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The third day of the Nyege Nyege festival has been graced by the First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, also an avid defender of the somewhat controversial festival.

Kadaga, similar to the previous editions, made an impromptu visit, flanked by Talent Africa boss Aly Allibhai, Busoga Tourism Minister Hellen Namutamba, and a host of several other government officials.

With her entourage, she weathered the rain, strolling through the soggy ground, to the NRG experience stage to check on the revellers.

Clad in a green gomesi, she would later visit the Uganda Waragi stage. While there, she was presented with a gift of a lemon and ginger bottle from Uganda Waragi.

She was taken on a guided tour from one stage to another to her thrill. She also stopped by the soft-ground wrestling ring and was treated to a wrestling spectacle.

To address the soaked revellers, Kadaga proceeded to the main stage, where she lauded the organisers for always staying resilient and serving Ugandans and international tourists with entertainment and vibes.

“I want to thank Allibhai and his team for this innovation. Uganda is a safe country, and I want to assure everyone that they can always come and enjoy not just Nyege Nyege but all the activities we have here.”

Kadaga also assured everyone that “I will keep defending Nyege Nyege at all levels because I believe this is one of the ways to promote our country. Enjoy yourselves, and after here, I invite you to visit all the other tourist sites Uganda has.

Derek Debru, CEO of Nyege Nyege, also lauded Kadaga for her unwavering support towards Nyege Nyege, saying, “Mama, we want to thank you for always standing with us, ensuring that the festival goes on every year.”

After her speech, Kadaga joined one of Jinja’s rising stars to dance and sing along to her music, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Seeing Kadaga dance was nothing short of thrilling.