Twaha weds Rehema Print E-mail
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Saturday, 15 August 2009 17:23

In what must be termed as London's Wedding of the Year, retired Major Twaha Mukiibi finally wed his long-time partner Rehema over the weekend.

Major Mukiibi, formerly of the Uganda Freedom Army (UFM) and National Resistance Army (NRA) wed Rehema at a colourful ceremony held at the Tottenham Mosque in North London attended by hundreds of well wishers.

Among the many dignitaries who attended the wedding, was former Minister of State for Defence Mr Peter Otai and the former Commander of Bombo Military Barracks Lt. Col John Ogole. Lt Joseph Tomusange (ret.) was best man.

In his speech, Col Ogole paid tribute to Maj. Mukiibi's steadfastness and service to his country Uganda and to the United Kingdom where his son is currently serving in Afghanistan in the British Army. On his part Mr Otai praised Mukiibi's spirit of love and unity that made it possible to invite at his wedding Ugandans from different walks of life.

The couple entertained their guests at a lavish party at the Trivoli Club in Tottenham where over 500 guests were seated and dined in unbelievable comfort. The party went on until the morning hours of Sunday with every guest dined until they could have no more and given drinks right until the last guest left.

The party was almost brought to a halt when Muslim clerics invited to officiate at the wedding objected to alcoholic drinks being served to guests and threatened to stage a public walk-out. The matter was resolved quickly when Maj. Mukiibi intervened and explained to the clerics that his guests came from all religions in Uganda and that it would be unfortunate not to allow them to enjoy his wedding in a way they saw fit. The clerics later dropped their threats and the partying continued. Twaha and Rehema have been living together in London since they fled Uganda 22 years ago.

Comments (7)
  • |2009-08-15 20:21:20 Kelly

    To mr and mrs Mukibi, the pictures look great. I believe you had a fabulous time. Wish you all the best in the future.

    Ngoma radio listener.
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  • |2009-08-16 13:08:02 Harunb  - Congratulations
    Congratulations!! Looks like the ceremony was as lavish as stated and hope you spend many more years of happiness together. You've become a living example of endurance and patience in a relationship!! You might become our counsellors as many marriages need counslling to survive. Dont be surprised if i ever knock at your door asking for the same

    Salam'alaikum.
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  • |2009-08-16 16:23:11 Balyokwabwe  - Congrats
    Wow ! I ndeed this must have been London wedding of the year .
    All the best and keep smiling . Never forget the magical phrase I am sorry through thick and thin !
    Reply
  • |2009-09-02 14:39:54 musoke.  - mr en mrs mukibi
    Fine wedding and the best for you the nice people.
    but I wounder why you did not go to those muslim countries and wed
    from there ?or even stay there.
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  • |2009-10-29 20:49:09 Musiitwa  - Musoke's stupid comments
    Musoke you are so foolish to even think of such a comment. If Britain has welcomed Major Twaha and his family to live in the UK the who are you to tell him to go in an Islamic country? I do not know where you live now but if you are in Europe or America then why are you not in Africa where you as Musoke belongs.
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  • |2009-09-11 04:15:47 ShaMakudza  - Reply to Musoke
    The wedding as seen in the pictures and for those who witnessed it live, was fabulous and what everyone did to make this a beautiful ceremony. We give thanks to you all. It was a wedding befitting a real soldier, a Major, to crown it all a dedicated family man.

    The Most grateful thanks goes to God Almighty. Maj. Twaha n Rehema you are a magnificent couple and am proud to know you. May God bless you, your family and your relatives.

    Anyone can get married wherever they want, be real Musoke. You can live wherever you want, get married wherever you want. Why start stereotyping?

    Maj. Twaha n Rehema congratulations for a marvelous wedding.

    Chief Shamakudza
    Los Angele, CA

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  • |2009-10-29 20:45:27 Mze Wa Kazi Bunduki Yange Nvun
    Mr Major, congratulations and you're now a Field Marshal. But i'll personally never ever get married - as i find it difficult to chose which to marry. I mean they're all the same. Anyway, enjoy the benefits of marriage, you know what i mean? UFA oyee, oyee
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  • |2009-10-31 23:38:19 Ronnie  - Congratulations
    congratulation Mr and Mrs Mukibi , wow you looked so blissful and lovely. No matter where you are; how long you wait, when God says what will be will be. I wish you joy, happiness and above all wish u endless love. May God bless u and your family.
    Reply
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