A president just promised cash to fix up an old kingdom's building. Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni pledged government backing to redevelop the historic Muchwa Building in Fort Portal City. He made the commitment during a meeting at Rwakitura with Tooro Kingdom officials led by their Prime Minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomire Omuhikirwa. The plan is to turn the site into a legacy center for preserving cultural heritage, engaging youth, boosting tourism, and creating economic sustainability.
Museveni said this fits with wider efforts to protect cultural sites as productive assets. He argued that cultural institutions like kingdoms help unify people and drive development, especially for the young. Combining culture with tourism and skills training could generate jobs and help local economies. The kingdom's delegation, which also included their deputy prime minister and ministers for youth and tourism, welcomed the support. They called the building a key landmark whose restoration will strengthen their cultural footprint and attract visitors. The revamped center is expected to house cultural exhibits, youth innovation spaces, and tourism facilities, making Fort Portal a bigger heritage destination. The meeting reinforced ongoing cooperation between the national government and traditional kingdoms on development projects.
Museveni said this fits with wider efforts to protect cultural sites as productive assets. He argued that cultural institutions like kingdoms help unify people and drive development, especially for the young. Combining culture with tourism and skills training could generate jobs and help local economies. The kingdom's delegation, which also included their deputy prime minister and ministers for youth and tourism, welcomed the support. They called the building a key landmark whose restoration will strengthen their cultural footprint and attract visitors. The revamped center is expected to house cultural exhibits, youth innovation spaces, and tourism facilities, making Fort Portal a bigger heritage destination. The meeting reinforced ongoing cooperation between the national government and traditional kingdoms on development projects.
