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Uganda Bureau of statistics (UBOS) has formalized a working relationship with Buganda Kingdom aimed at establishing a Buganda statistical unit that will enable an exchange of Statistical data to uphold quality Statistics for the central region.

Uganda Bureau of statistics (UBOS) has formalized a working relationship with Buganda Kingdom aimed at establishing a Buganda statistical unit that will enable an exchange of Statistical data to uphold quality Statistics for the central region. During the signing of the partnership between UBOS and Buganda Kingdom, Buganda Kingdom Premier, Charles Peter Mayiga pledged support to the partnership to ensure collection of data which is accurate and dependable which he said will serve Kabaka’s subjects. While signing the partnership UBOS Executive Director, Dr. Chris Mukiza, highlighted that the high population of Buganda Kingdom of up to 11,453,000 people in 25 districts makes the Kingdom worth of partnering with. He commended the Kabaka for allowing UBOS set up a statistical unit.

“Buganda has a population of 11,453,000 people and it contributes more than 55% to the economy. It has 25 districts and 3 cities. It’s worth to partner with. UBOS will dedicate Senior Statistical officers to work hand in hand with Buganda Kingdom.

Buganda Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Health Hearts Foundation (HHF) on 17^th March 2021, to provide a collaborative platform for co-operation, with an overall objective of prioritizing Primary, Secondary and Tertiary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Uganda and beyond, by improving awareness, early detection, training, advocacy, and access to treatment and Rehabilitation services. The joint partnership will see the provision of a collaborative platform to train, skill, promote, rehabilitate and support the people of Buganda who have been affected by cardiovascular diseases and strokes, and support as many people as possible. The collaboration will increase the resuscitation capacity for primary health workers within the health care facilities, and support cardiovascular advocacy and research programs in Buganda Kingdom and Uganda at large.

Buganda Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Centenary Rural Development bank on 3^rd February 2021, to enable the people acquire affordable housing units in Mirembe estate in Sentema through mortgage financing. Sentema is located only 13 kms from the Kampala Northern By-Pass.

The MoU will see the development of 400 housing units comprising of one to three bedrooms on 50 acres, a vocational school on 10 acres, an industrial park on 50 acres as well as restaurants, shopping mall, clinic and other recreational sites.

Below are the house types and costs;

• Single bedroom house – UgShs58M
•  Two bedroom – UgShs95M
•  Three bedroom – UgShs130M

Housing Finance Bank will offer mortgage loans with very low interest rate for a period of 10 years to all those who desire to acquire the houses.

Buganda Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Housing Finance Bank on 28^th January 2021, to enable the people acquire affordable housing units in Mirembe estate in Sentema through mortgage financing. Sentema is located only 13 kms from the Kampala Northern By-Pass.

The MoU will see the development of 400 housing units comprising of one to three bedrooms on 50 acres, a vocational school on 10 acres, an industrial park on 50 acres as well as restaurants, shopping mall, clinic and other recreational sites.

Below are the house types;

Housing Finance Bank will offer mortgage loans with very low interest rate for a period of 10 years to all those who would want to acquire the houses.

BICUL’s portfolio to create subsidiary companies was increased with the unveiling of the Werind Royal Brokerage Company with a mandate to offer insurance brokerage services. Buganda Kingdom has ventured into the financial industry and we hope that after a period of time the brokerage will grow into a fully-fledged service company.