President Museveni Meets Bataka of Buganda, Breaks Ground for UGX 58 Billion Clan Headquarters

By Uganda Today Newsroom | www.ugandatoday.co.ug

Kampala — In a historic show of goodwill and cultural recognition, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday July 25, 2025, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 6 storied Lwattamu House, estimated to cost UGX 58 billion state-of-the-art headquarters for the 52 clan heads (Bataka) of Buganda.

The multibillion structure, which will rise to six stories, is set to be built on a 2.7-acre piece of land strategically located near the Kabaka’s palace in Mengo, right at the heart of the Buganda Kingdom. The land was secured by the president himself at a cost of UGX 9.7 billion, following his earlier meeting with the Bataka at State House Entebbe on June 8, 2024.

Addressing the Bataka and guests at the groundbreaking event, President Museveni emphasized the crucial role that clans play in promoting national identity and unity. He urged clan heads to work closely with religious leaders to safeguard Uganda’s rich cultural heritage, with particular attention to indigenous languages and food systems that are fast eroding under the influence of globalization.

“Clans are fundamental to our nation,” Museveni said. “They promote unity and provide continuity in our traditions. This headquarters will serve as a symbol of our commitment to preserving this identity.”

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The new Lwattamu House will serve as a central hub for cultural administration, documentation of clan histories, youth mentorship in traditional values, and coordination of inter-clan activities. It marks a milestone in the formal institutionalization of Buganda’s clan leadership within Uganda’s broader sociopolitical framework.

In a further show of support for community development, President Museveni contributed UGX 100 million to the Bukesa Abalangira n’Abambejja SACCO, a savings and credit cooperative that empowers royal descendants and women from the Buganda royal lineage.

The Bataka, visibly elated by the support, applauded the president’s gesture as a significant step toward bridging cultural governance with national development.

The event drew wide attention from cultural enthusiasts, government officials, and religious leaders, with many viewing the project as a timely intervention in cultural preservation amidst rapid urbanization and modernization.

Construction of Lwattamu House is expected to commence immediately by the UPDF engineering brigade and will be implemented in phased stages under the supervision of the Bataka Development Council.

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