YEAR |
MILESTONES |
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1994 |
- Ggwangamujje NY/NJ, Inc. formed
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1999 |
- Ssabasajja Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II visits his subjects in New York/New Jersey and North America, hosted by Ggwangamujje NY/NJ.
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- Facilitated the establishment of Agali Awamu Investment Club for Baganda in the New York/New Jersey to participate in the stock markets.
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2002 |
- Ggwangamujje NY/NJ launched Clean Water project, to build hand-pumped water wells in cooperation with the BUCADEF division of the Buganda Kingdom government.
- Created the Omumbejja (Princess) Ssangalyambogo Fund, which provided seed funds for a long-term savings program for the princess.
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2001 |
- Ggwangamujje NY/NJ launched the Baganda Orphans Scholarhip. Over 10 students have benefited, with a number of them earning university degrees.
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2007 |
- Ttabamiruka ’07, the first ever annual international Baganda Conference started in New Brunswick, New Jersey; graced by His Majesty, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
- Completed the third water well under the Clean Water project, in Najeera, Kyadondo.
- Launched Buganda Trust, Inc. and non-profit charitable organization, to support Buganda cultural and educational causes.
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2008 |
- Buganda Government organized the first annual Ttabamiruka conference in Buganda, similar to the USA Ttabamiruka 2007.
- Ttabamiruka ’08 held in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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2009 |
- The ancient burial site of Buganda royal family, the Kasubi Tombs, burnt down by an arsonist. Ugandan security force shot live ammunition at Baganda demonstrators, killing over 10 Baganda.
- Ttabamiruka ’09 conference cancelled.
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2010 |
- Ttabamiruka ’10 held in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
- Ggwangamujje NY/NJ and partners donated over $10,000 towards the reconstruction of the Kasubi Royal Tombs.
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2011 |
- Ggwangamujje NY/NJ cerebrated the birth of Omulangira (Prince) Richard Semakokiro.
- Ttabamiruka ’11 held in Chicago Illinois.
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2012 |
- Ttabamiruka ’12 held in Boston MA; graced by His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi (represent by Omulangira David Wasajja).
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2013 |
- The Buganda Government boycotted Ttabamiruka conferences organized by Ggwangamujje NY/NJ in America because these events barred Ugandan political activities and symbols.
- Ttabamiruka ’14 held in Iselin, New Jersey.
- Resolution passed to establish an international education and anti-defamation committee to teach about and address Buganda issues.
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2014 |
- Launch of the redesigned Ggwangamujje.com website.
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