Pookino was presenting the Katikkiro with a picture of the Buddukiro house
The Katikkiro, Charles Peter Mayiga, officially opened the Pookino-Buddukiro house in Masaka, Buddu district.
Constructed in 1936, it faced challenges after the 1966 attack on the palace, leading to its seizure by the military and government agencies, ultimately resulting in the banning of the Buganda Kingdom.
In 2019, former Masaka Mayor Joseph Kalungi handed over the house to the kingdom. Due to its condition, utilizing it as the county headquarters was challenging. Pookino initiated a donation-based approach to raise funds to restore Buddukiro to its former glory.
Through a donation-based approach used by different Buddu residents and various individuals, they raised funds amounting to more than 230 million Ugandan shillings, which has been used for its renovation.
The Katikkiro was officially opening the Buddukiro House in Buddu
During the official opening in Buddu County, Masaka, the Katikkiro emphasised the potential for successful projects if Buganda attains federal government status. He suggested that communities could address local issues such as education, health, environment, and humanitarian conditions, while the government focuses on security and international relations.
The photo of the officially opened Buddukiro House
The Katikkiro urged Kabaka's chiefs and leaders in Buddu to collaborate without discrimination in religion, ethnicity, or politics. He emphasised maintaining cleanliness in royal palaces and encouraged people to keep their homes and workplaces tidy.
Hon Joseph, the Minister of Local Government and Foreign Affairs, praised the Buddu people for their calm, enthusiasm, intelligence, hard work, honesty, and passion for promoting Buddu's dignity. Renovating the Buddukiro house was seen as a valuable addition to Buddu County, and he urged them to further enhance their distinctiveness.
The Katikkiro was in a joint photo with the leaders of Buddu County
Pookino Jude Muleke highlighted the unity in Buddu, acknowledging that despite challenges and critics, the project progressed smoothly.