More than 100 royals and cultural leaders from different African kingdoms and communities across the continent have arrived in Uganda ahead of the African Liberation Day celebrations and cultural heritage events.
The events are scheduled to take place in Kampala and other parts of the country.
The delegates were received at Entebbe International Airport as Uganda prepares to host a series of activities aimed at promoting African unity, culture, traditions, and heritage.
African Liberation Day, which began in 1963 and is commemorated annually every May 15, celebrates the struggle for African liberation while also recognizing the importance of preserving African cultural values and identity.
The visiting royals from different parts of the continent, are expected to participate in several high-profile events during their stay in Uganda.
Among the key activities is an inter-university symposium taking place today, May 21, 2026, at Makerere University, where discussions will focus on the heritage of African values, traditions, leadership, and cultural preservation in modern society.
The delegates will also attend a business summit and gala dinner at Speke Resort Munyonyo, bringing together cultural leaders, investors, tourism stakeholders, and policymakers to explore opportunities for cooperation and cultural tourism across Africa.
According to Professor Wassajja Kiwanuka, one of the organizing committee members from the Buganda Kingdom, the conference is intended to strengthen and preserve African heritage for future generations.
“This conference is aimed at upholding African heritage, values, and traditions while bringing together cultural institutions from across the continent and the diaspora,” Prof. Kiwanuka said.
He added that the gathering would provide a platform for African royals and cultural leaders to exchange ideas on preserving indigenous knowledge, customs, governance systems, and cultural identity amid globalization.
As part of the program, the royals are expected to tour the Buganda Kingdom and visit the Source of the Nile in Jinja, one of Uganda’s most significant historical and tourism sites.
Organizers say the event also presents an opportunity to market Uganda’s tourism, culture, and hospitality sector to international visitors and members of the African diaspora.
The celebrations are expected to attract scholars, students, cultural institutions, tourism operators, government officials, and business leaders from across Africa and beyond.
