Members of the Rwandan community in Uganda have committed to building a cultural centre worth UGX 6 billion aimed at preserving their history, identity and traditional heritage for future generations.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Uganda-Banyarwanda Trust, was launched during a prayer breakfast held on November 6, 2026, at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. The gathering brought together community members, cultural leaders, government representatives, businesspeople and other supporters.

Speaking to journalists, Trust Chairman Gad Gasatura said the centre would provide a permanent place for preserving historical materials and promoting cultural knowledge among younger generations.

“Our ambition is to build a cultural landmark that presents our heritage to future generations,” he said.

The proposed facility will bring together historical records and cultural materials while creating opportunities for young people to learn from elders and cultural practitioners.

The Trust's patron, Justice Allan Paul Nshimye Mbabazi, the resident judge of Mbarara, said the project was intended to restore and safeguard the community's cultural heritage in Uganda.

Describing it as a one-stop centre for cultural preservation, he emphasised the importance of helping children, including those from mixed families, understand their cultural backgrounds.

He also highlighted Uganda's constitutional provisions protecting cultural rights, noting that everyone should have the opportunity to preserve and practise their culture.

Beyond heritage preservation, the centre is expected to attract visitors and researchers interested in learning about the community's traditions, potentially contributing to cultural tourism.

Gashegu Muramira, chairman of the prayer breakfast organising committee and Deputy Speaker of Mukono District, said the project would benefit not only the community but also other people interested in its cultural heritage.

He confirmed that contributions had already started coming in, with several individuals from government and the private sector pledging support. They include senior lawyer Peter Kabatsi, Major General Felix Kulayigye and Pastor Aloysius Bujingo.

The estimated UGX 6 billion required for the project is expected to be raised through contributions from community members, businesspeople and other supporters.

If successfully implemented, the centre will provide a platform for cultural education, historical preservation and intergenerational learning, ensuring that traditions and historical knowledge remain accessible to future generations.

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