• About
  • Activate
  • Activity
  • Blog
  • Cart
  • Checkout
  • Contact
  • Home 1
  • Home 2
  • Home 3
  • Home 4
  • Home 5
  • Members
  • My account
  • Privacy Policy
  • Register
  • Sample Page
  • Shop
  • Terms of Use
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
  • Login
  • Register
UG Bulletin
Advertisement
  • Home
  • National
    • Politics
    • Global
    • East Africa
    • Featured
    • Health
    • Investigations
    • Science
    • Security
    • Tech
      Uganda wins grand prize at Huawei ICT competition in China

      Uganda wins grand prize at Huawei ICT competition in China

      West Nile gets multimillion ICT hub

      West Nile gets multimillion ICT hub

      Huawei’s DigiTruck goes to Kakumiro

      Huawei’s DigiTruck goes to Kakumiro

      Girls can ably scale the heights in ICT- PS Zawedde

      Girls can ably scale the heights in ICT- PS Zawedde

      How Ugandans can keep their Visa card payments secure

      How Ugandans can keep their Visa card payments secure

      Gideon Nkurunungi becomes new ICTAU  CEO

      Gideon Nkurunungi becomes new ICTAU CEO

      Trending Tags

      • Sillicon Valley
      • Climate Change
      • Election Results
      • Flat Earth
      • Golden Globes
      • MotoGP 2017
      • Mr. Robot
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Movie
    • Music
    Hollywood actor Gbenga Akinnagbe visits Uganda, champions local-language storytelling

    Hollywood actor Gbenga Akinnagbe visits Uganda, champions local-language storytelling

    Isaiah Katumwa’s 30 years of jazz celebrate his legacy

    Isaiah Katumwa’s 30 years of jazz celebrate his legacy

    More Damalie, More Drama: Pearl Magic announces more weekly days of airing popular local tv drama

    More Damalie, More Drama: Pearl Magic announces more weekly days of airing popular local tv drama

    Afrigo Band lights up this month’s Guvnor Friday Night Live

    Afrigo Band lights up this month’s Guvnor Friday Night Live

    Afrigo Band, Sophie Nantongo set for soulful ‘Friday Night Live’ at Guvnor

    Afrigo Band, Sophie Nantongo set for soulful ‘Friday Night Live’ at Guvnor

    Opportunities Are Here premiers new psychological thriller

    Opportunities Are Here premiers new psychological thriller

    Claud Kyalimpa wants to bridge Afrobeat and Western Ugandan rhythms for a global sound

    Claud Kyalimpa wants to bridge Afrobeat and Western Ugandan rhythms for a global sound

    Kampala Crème returns with a bang for Season 3

    Kampala Crème returns with a bang for Season 3

    Kenzo slams Coffee Marathon organisers for favoring Diamond Platnumz over Ugandan artists

    Kenzo slams Coffee Marathon organisers for favoring Diamond Platnumz over Ugandan artists

    • Lifestyle
      • All
      • Fashion
      UBL bankrolls this year’s Bride and Groom expo with shs10m sponsorship

      UBL bankrolls this year’s Bride and Groom expo with shs10m sponsorship

      Bellazuri , Joram Model Management team up to offer exclusive makeup masterclass

      Bellazuri , Joram Model Management team up to offer exclusive makeup masterclass

      EU empowers youth in refugee and host communities through art

      EU empowers youth in refugee and host communities through art

      Rap group call out publication for using their image in place of ‘gang’

      Swedish embassy welcomes country’s top artists to Uganda

      Swedish embassy welcomes country’s top artists to Uganda

      Melania Trump’s Mail Suit Suggests Desire To Monetise First Lady Role

      This Secret Room In Mount Rushmore Is Having A Moment

      Indonesia’s Largest Fleet Of Taxis Teams Up To Beat Ride-hailing Apps

      Johnny Depp Jokes About Assassinating Trump, Then Apologizes

      Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’s Latest Demo Shows A Treasure-Hunting Duo In Sync

      Trending Tags

      • Golden Globes
      • Mr. Robot
      • MotoGP 2017
      • Climate Change
      • Flat Earth
  • Sports
    • Basketball
    • Football
    • Gaming
    • Golf
    • Netball
    • Volleyball
  • Exclusive
  • Travel
  • About us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • National
    • Politics
    • Global
    • East Africa
    • Featured
    • Health
    • Investigations
    • Science
    • Security
    • Tech
      Uganda wins grand prize at Huawei ICT competition in China

      Uganda wins grand prize at Huawei ICT competition in China

      West Nile gets multimillion ICT hub

      West Nile gets multimillion ICT hub

      Huawei’s DigiTruck goes to Kakumiro

      Huawei’s DigiTruck goes to Kakumiro

      Girls can ably scale the heights in ICT- PS Zawedde

      Girls can ably scale the heights in ICT- PS Zawedde

      How Ugandans can keep their Visa card payments secure

      How Ugandans can keep their Visa card payments secure

      Gideon Nkurunungi becomes new ICTAU  CEO

      Gideon Nkurunungi becomes new ICTAU CEO

      Trending Tags

      • Sillicon Valley
      • Climate Change
      • Election Results
      • Flat Earth
      • Golden Globes
      • MotoGP 2017
      • Mr. Robot
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • All
    • Movie
    • Music
    Hollywood actor Gbenga Akinnagbe visits Uganda, champions local-language storytelling

    Hollywood actor Gbenga Akinnagbe visits Uganda, champions local-language storytelling

    Isaiah Katumwa’s 30 years of jazz celebrate his legacy

    Isaiah Katumwa’s 30 years of jazz celebrate his legacy

    More Damalie, More Drama: Pearl Magic announces more weekly days of airing popular local tv drama

    More Damalie, More Drama: Pearl Magic announces more weekly days of airing popular local tv drama

    Afrigo Band lights up this month’s Guvnor Friday Night Live

    Afrigo Band lights up this month’s Guvnor Friday Night Live

    Afrigo Band, Sophie Nantongo set for soulful ‘Friday Night Live’ at Guvnor

    Afrigo Band, Sophie Nantongo set for soulful ‘Friday Night Live’ at Guvnor

    Opportunities Are Here premiers new psychological thriller

    Opportunities Are Here premiers new psychological thriller

    Claud Kyalimpa wants to bridge Afrobeat and Western Ugandan rhythms for a global sound

    Claud Kyalimpa wants to bridge Afrobeat and Western Ugandan rhythms for a global sound

    Kampala Crème returns with a bang for Season 3

    Kampala Crème returns with a bang for Season 3

    Kenzo slams Coffee Marathon organisers for favoring Diamond Platnumz over Ugandan artists

    Kenzo slams Coffee Marathon organisers for favoring Diamond Platnumz over Ugandan artists

    • Lifestyle
      • All
      • Fashion
      UBL bankrolls this year’s Bride and Groom expo with shs10m sponsorship

      UBL bankrolls this year’s Bride and Groom expo with shs10m sponsorship

      Bellazuri , Joram Model Management team up to offer exclusive makeup masterclass

      Bellazuri , Joram Model Management team up to offer exclusive makeup masterclass

      EU empowers youth in refugee and host communities through art

      EU empowers youth in refugee and host communities through art

      Rap group call out publication for using their image in place of ‘gang’

      Swedish embassy welcomes country’s top artists to Uganda

      Swedish embassy welcomes country’s top artists to Uganda

      Melania Trump’s Mail Suit Suggests Desire To Monetise First Lady Role

      This Secret Room In Mount Rushmore Is Having A Moment

      Indonesia’s Largest Fleet Of Taxis Teams Up To Beat Ride-hailing Apps

      Johnny Depp Jokes About Assassinating Trump, Then Apologizes

      Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’s Latest Demo Shows A Treasure-Hunting Duo In Sync

      Trending Tags

      • Golden Globes
      • Mr. Robot
      • MotoGP 2017
      • Climate Change
      • Flat Earth
  • Sports
    • Basketball
    • Football
    • Gaming
    • Golf
    • Netball
    • Volleyball
  • Exclusive
  • Travel
  • About us
No Result
View All Result
UG Bulletin
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Kasubi tombs reopened to public after 14 years

by Michael Kironde
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
43
A A
0
Kasubi tombs reopened to public after 14 years

Inside Kasubi tombs(courtesy photo)

46
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on WhatAappShare by Email

The Kasubi Tombs, the revered burial grounds for the kings of Buganda, have officially reopened to the public after 14 years of closure, the Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board announced on Wednesday.

“We are delighted to inform you that the Kasubi Royal Tombs are open to all visitors. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our historic treasures with you,” the board stated.

The tombs, which hold immense cultural and spiritual significance, were severely damaged by a fire in 2010 that reduced the main building housing the mausoleum of four former Buganda Kings to ashes.

The fire brought all tourism activities to a halt and left the site in a state of disrepair.

Following the disaster, UNESCO declared the site endangered due to the complete cessation of tourist visits.

UNESCO’s list of world heritage in danger aims to raise awareness of the threats to a property’s outstanding universal value and to mobilize stakeholders to take action for its preservation. Being placed on this list also facilitated access to international financial aid and prompted the development of a dedicated restoration plan.

Last year, the Kasubi Tombs were removed from UNESCO’s list of endangered heritage sites after the completion of extensive restoration works.

The World Heritage Committee commended the reconstruction of Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, the main funeral building, the restoration of Bujjabukala, the guardian’s house, the introduction of a sophisticated fire-fighting system, and the training of local volunteer firefighters to prevent any future tragedies like the 2010 fire.

About Kasubi Tombs:

The Kasubi Tombs, located on nearly 30 hectares of hillside in Kampala, serve as the final resting place for Buganda’s kings. At the heart of the site lies the former palace of the Kabakas, built in 1882 and converted into a royal burial ground in 1884. The site includes the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, a circular building topped with a dome, which houses the tombs of four Buganda kings.

An architectural marvel made from organic materials like wood, thatch, reed, wattle, and daub, the Kasubi Tombs are celebrated for their unique construction and intangible cultural values, such as belief, spirituality, continuity, and identity.

As a major cultural site, the tombs are an important source of income for both the Buganda Kingdom and the Ugandan government, attracting tourists from around the world.

 

Tags: Buganda HeritageBuganda kingdomBuganda Kingscultural sitesendangered heritagefire-fighting systemheritage conservation.KampalaKasubi TombsMuzibu Azaala Mpangarestorationtourism in UgandaUganda tourismUNESCO
Share18Tweet12Share3SendSend
Michael Kironde

Michael Kironde

Recommended

Makerere disputes drop in ranking

Makerere disputes drop in ranking

July 11, 2025
48
Here is why Judiciary’s independence is not absolute

Musevenomics has spurred Uganda’s devt from the poorest of the poor to middle income status

January 27, 2025
298

Popular News

  • NIRA unveils new look for national IDs

    Renewed National IDs ready for picking- NIRA

    1870 shares
    Share 748 Tweet 468
  • Retired Supreme Court Justice George W. Kanyeihamba dies at 86

    612 shares
    Share 245 Tweet 153
  • Gov’t to use journalists as spies to monitor PDM – Museveni

    274 shares
    Share 110 Tweet 69
  • UCU’s Kabogozza and Byaruhanga shine at 2025 Uganda Film Festival

    140 shares
    Share 56 Tweet 35
  • Gov’t extends auto EPS suspension as review continues

    97 shares
    Share 39 Tweet 24

Connect with us

About us

Join us on this journey as we continue to be your trusted source for the bold, accurate, and authoritative news, information, and knowledge you need to stay informed, engaged, and inspired. Uganda's stories are worth telling, and UG Bulletin is here to bring them to you.

Mandela Washington fellows to raise shs100m for physically handicapped school in Kampala
News

Mandela Washington fellows to raise shs100m for physically handicapped school in Kampala

The Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) Alumni Network of Uganda has launched a Shs100 million fundraising campaign to support major upgrades ...

July 15, 2025
Uganda Cranes fall to Algeria at home in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
Sports

Ugandans to watch CHAN games for as low as shs3600

Football lovers across Uganda have every right to rejoice  as ticket prices for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 ...

July 15, 2025
Police hunt for man seen drinking beer on top of moving taxi in TikTok stunt
News

Police hunt for man seen drinking beer on top of moving taxi in TikTok stunt

Police in Kampala are searching for a man captured in a now-viral TikTok video sitting atop a moving taxi while ...

July 15, 2025
Plascon’s high-performance automotive paints light up 2025 Kampala Auto Show
Business

Plascon’s high-performance automotive paints light up 2025 Kampala Auto Show

Paints manufacturer Kansai Plascon Uganda made a bold statement at the 2025 Kampala Auto Show, lighting up the event with ...

July 15, 2025
Police warn against voter intimidation ahead of NRM primaries
News

Police warn against voter intimidation ahead of NRM primaries

As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) gears up for its primary elections, the Rwenzori East Regional Police has warned against ...

July 15, 2025

Category

  • Archives
  • Basketball
  • Business
  • East Africa
  • Entertainment
  • Exclusive
  • Fashion
  • Featured
  • Football
  • Gaming
  • General
  • Global
  • Golf
  • Health
  • Investigations
  • Lifestyle
  • Movie
  • Music
  • National
  • Netball
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Politics
  • Science
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Volleyball

Featured Articles

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
NIRA unveils new look for national IDs

Renewed National IDs ready for picking- NIRA

July 14, 2025
Retired Supreme Court Justice George W. Kanyeihamba dies at 86

Retired Supreme Court Justice George W. Kanyeihamba dies at 86

July 14, 2025
Mandela Washington fellows to raise shs100m for physically handicapped school in Kampala

Mandela Washington fellows to raise shs100m for physically handicapped school in Kampala

0
Uganda Cranes fall to Algeria at home in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Ugandans to watch CHAN games for as low as shs3600

0
Mandela Washington fellows to raise shs100m for physically handicapped school in Kampala

Mandela Washington fellows to raise shs100m for physically handicapped school in Kampala

July 15, 2025
Uganda Cranes fall to Algeria at home in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Ugandans to watch CHAN games for as low as shs3600

July 15, 2025
  • About
  • Activate
  • Activity
  • Blog
  • Cart
  • Checkout
  • Contact
  • Home 1
  • Home 2
  • Home 3
  • Home 4
  • Home 5
  • Members
  • My account
  • Privacy Policy
  • Register
  • Sample Page
  • Shop
  • Terms of Use

© 2023 UG Bulletin - Bold, Accurate, Authoritative by Ultimate Multimedia Consult.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • National
    • Politics
    • Global
    • East Africa
    • Featured
    • Health
    • Investigations
    • Science
    • Security
    • Tech
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
    • Basketball
    • Football
    • Gaming
    • Golf
    • Netball
    • Volleyball
  • Exclusive
  • Travel
  • About us

© 2023 UG Bulletin - Bold, Accurate, Authoritative by Ultimate Multimedia Consult.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.