The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has this evening concluded his farewell visit to the Diocese of Lango with a visit to Olyaka in Amolatar District, the geographical centre of Uganda.
During the visit, the Archbishop held meetings with the Amolatar District leadership and officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities before addressing thousands of people who gathered at St Paul’s Church of Uganda, Olyaka.
Archbishop Kaziimba, accompanied by the Bishop of the Diocese of Lango, Rt Rev Prof Alfred Olwa, and Bishop Emeritus Rt Rev John Charles Odurkami, who was Bishop of Lango at the time the site was established, said, the land on which the site sits is titled and registered under the Registered Trustees of the Church of Uganda.
He pledged the Church’s support towards developing the site to international standards as a major tourism destination.
Dr Basil Ajer, Director of Tourism at the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, and Dr Jackie Nyiracyiza Besigye, the Commissioner in charge of Museums and Monuments, revealed that the Government has already initiated plans to develop the site, with funding expected to be provided for in the 2027/2028 Financial Year.
