“It has taken us so long to complete the work because we wanted to cater for the nitty gritty of addressing every requirement according to norms surrounding this house (Muzibu-Azaalampanga), in addition to looking for the requisite funds amounting to over sh13bn,” the Katikkiro said.
The Katikkiro of Uganda, Charles Peter Mayiga has announced the completion of renovation works on Kasubi Tombs.
Katikkiro made the declaration on Friday December 12, 2025 during his visit to Kasubi together with the team of Buganda government ministers and the reconstruction team led by Kaddu Kiberu.
He declared that the reconstruction work on ‘Muzibu-Azaalampanga’, the main house in Buganda’s Kasubi Royal Tombs has finally been completed.
Katikkiro Mayiga commended the people of Buganda, the central government, and individuals who contributed to the restoration of this historic and international site.
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A mysterious fire gutted the Kasubi Royal Tombs on 16th March 2010 and work on restoring this historical site in the Kingdom of Buganda began on 13th May 2014. The total cost of the project has amounted to sh13bn.
“It has taken us so long to complete the work because we wanted to cater for the nitty gritty of addressing every requirement according to norms surrounding this house (Muzibu-Azaalampanga), in addition to looking for the requisite funds amounting to over sh13bn,” the Katikkiro said.
He expressed appreciation to whoever has had a hand in the work, and added that throughout the exercise, workers and the entire monitoring team has been working under the supervision and guidance of the Kabaka, who he said has himself been directly involved.
Following the fire in July 2010, the Kasubi Tombs were added to the list of World Heritage Sites in Danger.
Located in Kampala, Uganda, the Kasubi Royal Tombs are the burial grounds for four Kabakas (kings) of Buganda and other members of the royal family. The site remains a vital spiritual and political center for the Baganda people and is a prime example of traditional Ganda architecture.
Originally built in 1882 by Kabaka Muteesa I, the Kasubi Tombs became an official royal burial ground in 1884. In December 2001, the site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its remarkable construction using entirely organic materials.
Kasubi is one of 31 royal tombs scattered across the Buganda Kingdom, which was founded in the 13th century. Traditionally, the body of a deceased Kabaka was buried at one location, while a separate shrine was constructed to house the king’s jawbone (akaba), believed to contain his soul.
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