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[Busoga Kingdom flag] by Jarig Bakker, 22 Feb 2005 See also:

Busoga Kingdom flag

Busoga flag is represented by three colours, which connote the following
Blue
Water is a source of life. The blue, represents the water bodies, River Nile, Lake Victoria, River Mpologoma in the West and Lake Kyoga that surround the region as the unbeatable natural resource endowments that define the economic activity of Busoga.
Yellow
Represents the warm and sunny weather experienced in Busoga throughout the year.
Brown
Represents the fertile brown alluvial soils found in this Victoria Crescent zone.
Source: this website .
John McMeekin, 27 Jan 2005

Busoga Kingdom arms

[Busoga Kingdom arms] from this website, reported by John McMeekin, 27 Jan 2005

Busoga Emblem consists of the royal coat of arms and the tri- coloured flag.
The royal coat of arms is composed of many items and symbols that consist the following:-
The Kob ( Empongo)
It represents the rich wild life of Busoga. Tourism is a major activity that has just be identified for Busoga as a major source of income. The Empongo is also the totem of the Balangira (Royal family)
Two drums
The drum like to many other societies in Africa is an instrument used in communication. It is also a symbol of culture.
Two Spears
These are war weapons. They are a symbol of power and here they used to connate the leaders role of defen