Hon. Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, Second Deputy Katikkiro of Buganda, inspects some of the items on display.
The Vintage Collectables Rotary Fellowship, dedicated to collecting vintage cars, phones, passports, musical instruments, radios, and more, recently held a leadership handover ceremony at Serenity Oasis Recreation Center in Busega–Ssumbwe.
Hon. Nsibirwa urged people not to discard old items, explaining that in the past they may have been useful, and today they can educate others, preserve memories, attract tourists, and generate income for those who maintain them.
One of Uganda’s first newspapers.
Hon. Nsibirwa thanked outgoing Chairman Mackay Mwebingwa for his service and welcomed the new Chairman, Edgar Nsereko.
He encouraged them to undertake meaningful projects that directly benefit the community, such as supporting the elderly or other vulnerable groups.
Some of the first car models ever driven in Uganda.
Mr Farooq Busuulwa, a board member and founder of the exhibition venue, emphasized the importance of knowing one’s roots in order to understand one’s path forward. He also stressed that people should take care not to throw away their belongings.
The exhibition also featured a range of vintage items preserved for many years, including cars, phones, musical instruments, and other collectibles.