Vice President Jessica Alupo has called on private investment in the development of heritage sites in eastern Uganda. While these sites have significant tourism potential, they remain underdeveloped, and Alupo is keen to see this changed through increased private investment. Speaking at the International Museums Day celebration in Soroti City, Alupo highlighted the government’s efforts to create an enabling legal framework for private investment via the Museums and Monuments Act 2023.
She also noted the government’s commitment to tourism infrastructure development, including access roads to these sites. Alupo emphasized the untapped potential of heritage sites like Wanaale Falls, urging investors to develop facilities such as accommodation, leisure, and sports amenities to attract tourists. She stressed that showcasing Uganda’s cultural heritage through these investments would boost tourism and benefit local communities economically.
The Vice President also advised the Iteso people to preserve Kapir Rock, a site with significant cultural and archaeological value. She highlighted its potential for bird watching, panoramic views, and ancient rock paintings, urging the community to protect it from destruction. Tom Butime, the Minister for Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, echoed Alupo’s sentiments, focusing on the ministry’s commitment to sustainable tourism development.
He noted the sector’s potential for job creation and foreign exchange earnings. Butime also men.
