The Buganda Kingdom has highlighted major achievements recorded under its 2023–2028 Strategic Plan, including the restoration of royal heritage sites, promotion of the Luganda language and strengthening of traditional institutions, as it presented its budget for the 2026/27 financial year.
Presenting the Kingdom's 2026/27 budget, Finance Minister Robert Nsibirwa said the Strategic Plan has been under implementation for three years and has shifted the Kingdom’s focus from individual projects to broader, impact-oriented development programmes.
"As I present this budget, the Strategic Plan has been under implementation for three years. The plan does not focus on outputs and projects but has shifted towards programmes and broader development interventions," Nsibirwa said.
Under the programme aimed at protecting, preserving and developing Buganda's culture and heritage, the minister said the Kingdom has made significant investments in restoring royal palaces and other cultural sites.
Among the completed works are the restoration and rehabilitation of royal palaces at Nkoni, Bamunanika, Kireka, Banda, Mujaguzo and Phase I of Twekobe Palace at Mengo, providing the Kabaka with premises befitting the dignity of the Kingdom.
"We appreciate the Royal Treasurer and his team, together with the Ministry of Lands and Properties, whose collaboration enabled the successful completion of these works," he said.
The Kingdom also completed the restoration of the Kasubi Royal Tombs, acquired land at Bugwanya for the royal burial grounds of the late Ssekabaka Kimbugwe, restored the royal tombs of Ssekabaka Kamaanya and constructed a perimeter fence around the residence of Nnamasole Wanyana at Bumera.
Nsibirwa said 22 heritage information signboards had been installed across 18 royal tomb sites to improve public awareness and protect the sites from encroachment.
"The Kasubi Royal Tombs, together with the other royal tombs, remain among the most significant symbols of Buganda's rich cultural heritage. They remind both Baganda and visitors of the wisdom, craftsmanship and resilience of our forefathers while inspiring future generations."
He said the Kingdom has also strengthened cultural institutions by supporting Embuga ya Kisekwa, the Luganda Language Association (Ekibiina ky'Olulimi Oluganda), and the Guild of Masters of Traditional Ceremonies.
According to Nsibirwa, the Kisekwa Heritage Court delivered judgments in six cases and successfully mediated more than 50 clan disputes during the 2025/26 financial year, helping strengthen the institution of clan heads.
The Kingdom also continued promoting the Luganda language through education and cultural activities. In 2025, 1,633 learners from 43 schools across seven counties participated in Luganda language examinations, while Ttamukutte competitions and training programmes for masters of traditional ceremonies were also organised.
Nsibirwa further said the Kingdom continued advancing its programme for the pursuit of a federal system of governance through engagements with traditional, religious and military leaders, as well as other local and international stakeholders.
He noted that religious leaders continue promoting Kingdom programmes within their communities, while musicians have also played a role in promoting the Luganda language and Buganda's cultural values.
The minister added that the Kingdom has maintained public sensitisation campaigns on land services to improve awareness of land administration and help address land-related challenges.
