The Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi constitute a site embracing almost 30 ha of hillside within Kampala district. Most of the site is agricultural, farmed by traditional methods.

On 16 March 2010, at about 8.30 pm local time, the Kasubi tombs were destroyed by fire. The cause of the fire is as yet unknown. The Buganda kingdom has promised to conduct independent investigations into the fire, alongside the national police force.

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The devastating Fire that destroyed the Kasubi Tombs in 2010 in pics.

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THE UNESCO RENOVATION SUPERVISION VISIT IN 2023

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This project was designed to offer Emergency Assistance to Uganda and accompany them in rehabilitating the property in view of its removal from the List of World Heritage in Danger.

THE UNESCO VISIT GALLERY

At its core on the hilltop is the former palace of the Kabakas of Buganda, built in 1882 and converted into the royal burial ground in 1884. Four royal tombs now lie within the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, the main building, which is circular and surmounted by a dome.

It is a major example of an architectural achievement in organic materials, principally wood, thatch, reed, wattle and daub. The site’s main significance lies, however, in its intangible values of belief, spirituality, continuity and identity.

THE RENOVATION IN PICS

The renovation of the Kasubi Tombs is currently technically & culturally headed by Architect Jonathan Nsubuga , his firm, J.E. Nsubuga & Associates Limited, is behind notable architectural structures and designs in Kampala, is one of the most sought-after architectural firms in town.

The project is expected to be completed before end of 2023