Rwakitura, Uganda: President Museveni has pledged government support for the redevelopment of the historic Muchwa Building in Fort Portal City into a multi-purpose legacy centre aimed at preserving Tooro Kingdom heritage while promoting youth engagement, tourism, and economic sustainability.
The commitment was made on Tuesday during a meeting at Rwakitura between the President and a Tooro Kingdom delegation led by the Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Calvin Armstrong Rwomire Omuhikirwa. The team included the Deputy Prime Minister and the Ministers responsible for Youth and Tourism.
Museveni said redeveloping the Muchwa Building aligns with government efforts to protect cultural sites while transforming them into productive assets that contribute to socio-economic development.
“We discussed and agreed that the government will support the redevelopment of the historic Muchwa Building in Fort Portal into a multi-purpose legacy centre to preserve Tooro’s cultural heritage, support youth engagement, promote tourism, and ensure economic sustainability,” Museveni said.
The President underscored the role of cultural institutions in fostering unity, identity, and development, particularly among young people, adding that integrating culture with tourism, innovation, and skills development can create jobs and stimulate local economies.
Officials from Tooro Kingdom welcomed the pledge, describing the Muchwa Building as a key historical landmark whose restoration will strengthen the Kingdom’s cultural presence and attract domestic and international tourists.
Prime Minister Rwomire thanked the President for recognising cultural heritage as a development pillar, saying the proposed centre will serve as a hub for cultural preservation, youth empowerment programmes, and tourism-related activities across the Tooro sub-region.
Once redeveloped, the facility is expected to host cultural exhibition spaces, youth innovation and engagement centres, and tourism amenities, positioning Fort Portal City as a major cultural and heritage destination in western Uganda.
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