Order of the Shield and Spears
| Order of the Shield and Spears | |
|---|---|
| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | Valuable services to Buganda. |
| Country |  Buganda |
| Presented by | Kabaka of Buganda |
| Established | 1927 |
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[]
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.[citation needed]
It is awarded to Bugandan subjects and foreign nationals.[citation needed]
Classes[]
The order consists of the following classes of merit:[citation needed]
- Commander – CSS
- Officer or Omutongole – OSS
- Member or Omukungu – MSS
Notable recipients[]
- 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
Further reading[]
- Kingdom of Buganda
- Kabaka of Buganda
- Daudi Cwa II of Buganda
References[]
- ^ Nakatudde, Olive. "Buddo Girl Namaganda Receives Bugandas Highest Honour". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Archives, The National. "Order of the Shield and Spears of the Buganda Kingdom". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
External links[]
Categories:
- Buganda