Uganda: Government Hands Over New Vehicles to Cultural Leaders

Uganda: Government Hands Over New Vehicles to Cultural Leaders

The government is today officially handing over luxury vehicles to traditional and cultural leaders from across the country, in a ceremony presided over by Vice President Jessica Alupo at Kololo Independence Grounds.

Thanks For The Gift But We Are Doing Just Fine!! Buganda Kingdom Declines To Pick The 2 Cars Gifted By Museveni

In an unexpected turn of events that has stirred widespread discussion, the Buganda Kingdom has declined a high-profile gift from President Yoweri Museveni. As part of a recent initiative, the President donated 30 brand-new luxury vehicles—dubbed “mpenkoni” cars—to 15 traditional leaders across Uganda, with each leader receiving two vehicles. The total cost of this gesture is estimated at Shs 12 billion. When it came time for Buganda to receive …

Government buys vehicles for traditional and cultural leaders

Vice-President Alupo (in green) and Minister Amongi (in white) hand over the keys to vehicles to Uwelukoosi Umukuuka Sir Jude Mike Mudoma (in red) at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Wednesday, 16th July, 2025. Present is Nabagyelema (Queen) Annet Mudoma and Umukuuka’s Prime Minister Dr Paul Mwambu Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Jessica Alupo has presided over the handover of vehicles to Uganda’s gazetted cultural leaders, an initi…

Creative and Cultural Industries Positioned as Future Engines of Growth

Entebbe  — Uganda’s creative and cultural industries have been hailed as a sleeping giant for inclusive economic growth, employment, and national identity during the closing session of the 13th ICPAU Economic Forum held at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe. Speaking during the session on Culture and the Creative Economy, Ms. Aisha Nabwanika, CEO of Ewaffe Cultural Village, emphasised that the creative economy goes far beyond art and entertain…

Government hands over 30 Vehicles to Cultural Leaders

Photo by Babra Anyait By Barbra Anyait The government through the Ministry of Gender, labour and Social Development (MGLSD) has officially handed over 30 brand new vehicles to Uganda’s gazetted cultural leaders to empower them in mobilizing their communities for social and economic transformation. Among the beneficiaries include; Omukama of Tooro Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru, Emorimori  Papa Iteso Paul Sande Emolot, Omukama of Bunyoro Gafabusa Solom…

VP Alupo Hands Over Vehicles to Cultural Leaders, Calls for Continued Support for Museveni Ahead of 2026

At a ceremony filled with gratitude, culture and subtle political messaging, Vice President Jessica Alupo on Wednesday handed over brand-new vehicles to Ugandan cultural leaders during a colourful function at Kololo Airstrip. Representing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Vice President conveyed his warm greetings and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening cultural institutions as vital partners in national development and u…