HH GRACES 2022 KUOMBOKA

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday graced the 2022 colorful Kuomboka traditional ceremony of the Lozi people which was attended by thousands of people.

The Litunga’s six hour journey started from Lealui on the Royal Badge – Nalikwanda to Limulunga where scores of people welcomed him.

During the departure from Lealui Palace, the Litunga and President Hichilema started the journey together before the Nalikwanda docket at Namutikitela where His Majesty, the Litunga bade farewell to the President and those that escorted the Royal Budge.

At Namutikitela, this is the area where the paddlers do have a rest and their meals before proceeding to Limulunga.

The Nalikwanda docked at the Nayuma Harbour slightly after 19:00 hours amidst loud applause from thousands of spectators.

The Litunga soon after disembarking met President Hichilema and exchanged greetings before walking to the palace arena.

The Litunga together with President Hichilema walked from Nayuma Harbour to Limulunga Palace.

The Litunga, Lubosi Imwiko the second, together with President Hichilema took their traditional seats at Limulunga Palace to mark the climax of the Kuomboka traditional ceremony.

This year, the Nalikwanda had more than 180 paddlers plus drummers hitting almost 200 people on board.

The delay in the arrival of the Royal budge was attributed to its size stating that this year's Nalikwanda was bigger than the previous ones.

And earlier while awaiting the arrival of the Litunga, President Hichilema conducted a tour of some stands at the Mini Expo at the Limilunga Royal Village.