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Bunyoro Petitions President Museveni to Rename Murchison Falls National Park As Kabale National Park.
During the 31st Empango/ Coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness Gafabusa Solomon Iguru 1, the Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom at Karuziika Palace in Hoima City, Omuhikirwa of Bunyoro, Andrew Byakutaaga, read requests by the Bunyoro kingdom to the government, amongst which was to rename key tourism sites in their region, like Murchison Falls National Park, into indigenous names
He cited the Murchison Falls National Park, which they want to be renamed Kabale National Park, and others. The Omuhikirwa also informed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the kingdom’s need for tractors for each of the 5 counties of the kingdom and several other requests.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promised to read the kingdom’s requests and provide guidance on the way forward.
Bunyoro kingdom hailed President Yoweri Museveni for leading the restoration of cultural institutions in the country, which has brought about unity and cohesion and socioeconomic development among the people
The Omuhikirwa / Prime Minister of Bunyoro kingdom, Andrew Byakutaaga, reveals that the kingdom is witnessing historic gains since its restoration, ranging from streamlining of its administration, establishment of economic ventures and kingdom projects, enhanced tourism infrastructure, establishment of Bunyoro University supported by government, and several other socioeconomic programs among other key interventions.