The Kikuyu village girl who became a queen in Buganda
Kabaka Sir Edward Muteesa II (right) who married Zibiah Ngatho in the 1950s. Centre: A young Zibiah Ngatho and one of her brothers. PHOTOS | FILE
Thursday, November 19, 1942 was an important day in the history of the Baganda and their kingdom. Despite the fact that Second World War was raging, it was a day characterised by pomp, marking as it did both the birthday and coronation of Kabaka Edward Muteesa II of Buganda.
Officially named Edward William Frederick David Walugembe Mutebi Luwangula, Muteesa II, he was popularly known simply as King Freddie. He ascended the throne at the age of 18.
