While many Ugandans continue to grapple with the rising cost of living, National Medical Stores (NMS) Chief Procurement Officer Alfred Natamba is allegedly preparing to spend over Shs3 billion on a lavish wedding with his fiancée, a one Allen T.
According to sources close to the family, the highly anticipated ceremony is scheduled for November 26 at Serena Hotel, Kigo, and is expected to be one of the most extravagant weddings on Uganda’s social calendar.
Reports earlier this year indicated that Natamba had left his matrimonial home in Bwebajja, along Entebbe Road, where he lived with his wife and children, after falling in love with Allen.
The relationship reportedly progressed quickly, with Allen subsequently introducing Natamba to her family during a traditional marriage ceremony at her ancestral home in Rushere, Kiruhura District, western Uganda.
Since then, Natamba is alleged to have spared no expense in providing his new partner with a luxurious lifestyle.
Sources claim he has purchased a Shs1 billion house for Allen in Bwebajja, within the neighbourhood of his former matrimonial home. He is also said to have bought Allen a family home in Rushere, alongside a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser and a Mercedes-Benz Bluetech.
But if the reports are anything to go by, the biggest celebration is yet to come.
According to a family insider, Natamba and Allen’s wedding is being planned as an exclusive luxury affair, with a budget reportedly exceeding Shs3 billion.
The event is expected to feature breathtaking lakeside décor, a grand red-carpet entrance and an elaborate guest experience designed to deliver luxury at every turn.
Guests will enjoy personalised ushers, valet parking, champagne on arrival and a five-course sit-down dinner.
The décor is expected to include imported flowers, crystal chandeliers and luxurious drapery, transforming the venue into a spectacular wedding setting.
“It’ll be luxury at its finest,” a family source revealed.
Friends of the couple claim Natamba has gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure Allen enjoys a comfortable lifestyle.
One source alleges that he has also established a multi-million-shilling business venture for her in Kampala.
“He’s started a multi-million business venture for her in Kampala. He wants the best for her and will do everything it takes to make this a reality,” a friend reportedly said.
Beyond his influential position at NMS, Natamba has substantial business interests and property holdings across the country.
He owns a ‘hill’ in Bwebajja, extensive property in Kira, approximately one square mile of land in Kakumiro District, Bunyoro, and several buildings in Kampala.
His business interests extend into the tea industry and other ventures.
Natamba’s automobile collection is equally impressive.
Sources claim his fleet is valued at approximately Shs5 billion and includes luxury vehicles such as a Jeep, Lexus, Volvo Cross Country and Range Rover, among others.
With the November 26 wedding approaching, attention is now turning to what promises to be an extravagant celebration.
We can only say congratulations to the couple.