By Frank Kamuntu
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, is today graduating with a Master of Advanced Studies in Global Affairs from the prestigious Yale University in the United States, marking a remarkable academic achievement that is inspiring youth across Uganda and beyond.
In a symbolic moment captured in a widely shared photo, the Kyabazinga stood alongside his queen at Yale’s Jackson School of Global Affairs, exuding pride and humility. The royal couple’s image has since gone viral, sparking admiration for the monarch’s commitment to higher education.
Accompanying the photo were two powerful quotes:
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin
This new milestone adds to the Kyabazinga’s growing academic résumé. He previously earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Coventry University in the United Kingdom and is currently pursuing a PhD in his third year at the University of Portsmouth.
The Kyabazinga’s educational path has become a beacon for his subjects in Busoga and a generation of African youth looking to leadership that values learning, global perspective, and innovation.
By achieving such academic excellence while serving as a cultural leader, the Kyabazinga is redefining royalty in the 21st century — proving that traditional leadership and modern scholarship can not only coexist but powerfully complement each other.
His latest academic accomplishment also reinforces the growing importance of global affairs in an increasingly interconnected world. Through his studies, the Kyabazinga is expected to bring back valuable insights to his kingdom and to Uganda at large.
As congratulations pour in from across the region and diaspora, many see this moment as a turning point — not just for Busoga Kingdom, but for young Africans who now view education not as a luxury, but as a responsibility and a tool for transformation.
