Kasubi tombs burnt to ashes in kampala last night

The burial ground for the preceding four Buganda kings (Kasubi Tombs), is one of the World heritage sites of Uganda and its being a pictogram for the Ganda history and culture and Uganda all a whole has attracted many people to come and see exactly how Uganda cultures are sealed. For any culture tour in Uganda , Kasubi is a key attraction that if its not part of the places to be visited, then one would have missed the true cultural experience of Uganda cultures. Besides, a visit at the Kasubi tombs will involve a walk around the palace, view the architecture of the long ago Africans made of reeds and souvenir given to Kabaka’s by foreigners like the gun, then several types of spears and Kabaka’s pet animal which are found in the Buganda house called Muzibu Azaala Mpamga. kampala travel guide

Additionally, one can experience the true culture of Buganda , Educational activity of the Buganda Kingdom which involves the practice of the Buganda norms and beliefs like women dress code, story telling of the Buganda Kingdom and many others. Apart from the Royal burial ceremonies, other traditional rituals are carried out throughout the year. They include; the new moon ceremony and the consultation of the mediums. But the main spiritual life is not visible to the ordinary visitor as many ceremonies are performed secretly inside the buildings. rwanda travel guide

However, the site of great cultural value (Kasubi Tombs) was last night burnt by fire, whose origin was not immediately established. The Police Fire Brigade rushed to the scene but its efforts to put out the raging fire at the traditional burial grounds of Buganda kings were disrupted by a crowd. Eyewitnesses said the fire started from behind the huts. The main hut was completely destroyed as the surging crowd wailed in disbelief, hampering further the Police efforts to stop the inferno from spreading. The Police said they could not tell the extent of the damage to the world famous heritage site since they were unable to access it, but it was clear that the huts were reduced to ash.kenya travel guide

Before the site was declared as a World Heritage Site in 2001, there have been several transformations from the first king Kintu to the present Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi. The Buganda political civilisation dates from back in the 13th Century AD. Their first Kabaka was Kintu and he is said to have come with his wife Nambi, whose hand he won by performing heroic deeds at the command of her father Gulu.
The first Kabaka to be buried at Kasubi tombs was Muteesa I, the 35th king of Buganda and all the Buganda’s kings built their palaces on strategic hills to control the major roads to the palace and find easy ways to escape in case of an invasion or rebellion. Each Kabaka was buried at a separate site in a royal shrine to house his jaw bone, which was believed to contain his spirit.

Muteesa 1 was born around 1835 and was crowned in 1856. He established his palace at Kasubi in 1882, as did his father, Kabaka Suuna 11.
His son Daudi Chwa succeeded him in 1897, he died in 1939 and he was also buried at Kasubi Tombs with his two predecessors. The process continued that Kabaka Chwa was also succeeded by his son Edward Muteesa 11 who made Uganda attain it’s independence from the British on October 9, 1962 and in that year Kabaka Muteesa II became the constitutional president of Uganda.

However, Apollo Milton Obote stormed his palaces in May 1966 and forced him into exile in England . Later, he died in 1969 in London and his remains were brought back and buried at Kasubi in 1971. Hundreds of kingdoms subjects have thronged the site, crying and screaming while others were seen prostrating in front of the embers because of the strong love for culture preservation. tanzania tour guide

Though, the World heritage site was but last night, tt is not known how the tombs will be rebuilt following the fire last incidence BUT plans and strategies are being put in place to ensure the reconstruction of the site. Therefore, note all hope is lost for the site and for Uganda ’s culture Tourism.
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