To strengthen cultural heritage and well-being of the People of Busoga, President Museveni officially unveiled the Shs135b Busoga Kingdom Headquarters plan on Friday, November 21. The project is one of the government’s most significant investments in the region and is expected to transform the Kingdom’s cultural and administrative landscape. Ms Yudaya Babirye, Minister in Charge of Kyabazinga Affairs in Busoga Kingdom, said the new complex fulfills a request made to the President by Kyabazinga William Nadiope Gabula IV and Queen Inhebantu Jovia Mutesi during their visit to State House Entebbe on May 3, 2024.
“Kyabazinga Gabula IV made this request to ensure that the Kingdom’s administration and cultural institutions have modern infrastructure to match their growing needs,” Ms Babirye explained.
Busoga Kingdom had long relied on aging buildings constructed decades ago, which no longer met the demands of the expanding administrative and cultural functions.
“The building has been designed not only as a symbol of cultural pride but also as a major income-generating asset for the Kingdom. It reflects the President’s broader commitment to strengthening cultural institutions as custodians of identity, unity, and community well-being,” Ms Babirye said.
The headquarters will house the official Busoga Kingdom offices, the Busoga Lukiiko, the Inhebantu Foundation Tower, a 1,000-seater conference centre, a commercial block, landscaped gardens, and ceremonial grounds.
The National Housing and Construction Corporation (NHCC), Uganda’s leading government real-estate development agency, is slated to execute the project starting in early 2026.