S ir Frederick Edward Muteesa11 was crowned the 37th Kabaka of Buganda in November 1942 and was claimed His Highness Muteesa II, by the Anglican Bishop of the protectorate of Uganda.

Eleven years later, a few days after his 29th birthday and the anniversary of his coronation, he was deposed from his throne and banished from his kingdom by the British government.

Kabaka Muteesa, later after his coronation went to Makerere College, the then great University of East Africa. From there he went to Cambridge University in England to study history and colonial administration. “Freddie” enjoyed his time at Cambridge. He was popular and easygoing and lived his life to the full. He played tennis, cricket and soccer. When he left Cambridge he served for a short time with the Grenadier Guards, one of Britain’s most famous fighting regiments who guard the Buckingham Palace.

On gaining self rule in 1962, Kabaka Muteesa became the first President and Head of State a position he held till 1966. Sir Frederick Mutesa is the father to the current reigning King of Buganda, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.

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