By Joseph Kiggundu
Restoration works at the historic Kasubi Royal Tombs have reached completion.
This follows the traditional ceremony of cutting the final grass at the entrance of Muzibwazaalampanga, marking the final step in confirming that the royal house has been fully restored.
The ceremony was led by Nnaalinnya of these Tombs Beatrice Namikka, who expressed her gratitude to His Majesty the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mubenda for his efforts to ensure that the house of his ancestors was restored.
The Speaker of the Buganda Parliament, Patrick Luwagga Mugumbule, commended the extensive restoration and rehabilitation works at Kasubi Tombs, noting that the complexity and importance of the project explains why it has taken several years to reach completion.
Buganda’s Minister of Culture and Traditions, Dr. Anthony Wamala, also praised the Government of Uganda and UNESCO for their cooperation throughout the restoration process, which has lasted more than a decade
“We thank the Government and UNESCO for the good cooperation on this project, which has taken more than 10 years to complete. We now look forward to the day His Majesty the Kabaka will graciously approve the official opening.”
On 12 December 2025, Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga announced from the Kasubi Tombs that restoration of Muzibwazaalampanga had been completed.
The latest ceremony, however, was conducted in accordance with Buganda’s traditional customs and formally marked the conclusion of the restoration works. The official reopening of the site now awaits His Majesty the Kabaka’s approval.
The ceremony was attended by Prince David Kintu Wasajja, Princess Marion Nankya, Nnaalinnya Victoria Nkinzi, Ssaabalangira Fredrick Sunday Kateregga, as well as other princes and princesses and various officials serving the Kabaka in different capacities.
The completion of the restoration marks a significant milestone in the preservation of Kasubi Tombs, a site of profound cultural and historical importance to the people of Buganda.