The Order of the Shield and Spears (Ekitiibwa ky'Amafumu n'Engabo) is the Kingdom of Buganda's highest honour. It was established by Daudi Cwa II of Buganda, Kabaka of the Buganda, for the purpose of recognizing excellent service to the kingdom. 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. The order's medals was created on 26 May 1937.
It is awarded to Bugandan subjects and foreign nationals.
Classes The order consists of the following classes of merit:
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
See also Kingdom of Buganda Kabaka of Buganda Daudi Cwa II of Buganda
References
External links Buddo Girl Namaganda Receives Buganda's Highest Honour