Recently i made an expedition to the north west of Uganda and visited masindi town .
Masindi Hotel is an old colonial-style hotel stands in pretty ground. This Hotel is an excellent place for lunch en route to Murchison and Mgahinga National Park and an ideal overnight stop for birders wishing to visit the nearby "Royal Mile" area for forest birding.
Ayoub mzee in Masindi
Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom in mid-western Uganda lies 1°N to 2°N and 30°45' East to 32°25' East of the Equator. It enjoys a rich history spanning over 1000 years. Presently it is composed of three districts of Kibaale, Masindi, and Hoima. It covers a total area of 21,376 sq kms, one third of which is covered by water mass. It has the advantage of a central titularship of the King, His Majesty Rukirabasaija Agutamba Solomon Gafabusa Iguru 1
The Kingdom has a population of about 800,000 people (1997 population projections). It contains several ethic groups, the majority being ethnic Banyoro. The local language spoken is Runyoro with some occasional Swahili. The Kingdom is sparsely populated with a density of 37 people per square km. The literacy rate is 46% for men and 55% for women.
The economy of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom thrives on a number of economic activities, prominent among which is large scale commercial farming in tobacco, sugarcane, tea, cereals like maize, rice and ranching. A large area of the Kingdom is covered by tropical rain forests: Budongo, Kasongoire in, Masindi, Bugoma and Wambabya in Hoima and Kasaato in Kibaale districts. The forest reserves support various economic activities including lumbering (mahogany, ironwood and other hard wood timbers) and bird tracking. The Kingdom is also rich in wild game in national game reserves, including Murchision National Park, Karuma, Bugungu and the Biiso Eco-tourist center. The area has 43% of the national bio-diversity in the Muchision National Park conservation area alone.
The Kingdom's inhabitants belong to three main religions, namely Protestants, Catholics and Muslims. About 3% of the population live in urban centers. 77% of the people live on subsistence agriculture with an income per capita of 143,000 per annum, however 60% of our land is still virgin land.
As a cultural head, the King is assisted by his Principal Private Secretary, a Cabinet of 21 Ministers and Orukurato (Parliament), however the Kingdom, as an institution since restitution by the: Restitution of Traditional Rulers Statute of 1993 (and later confirmed by the 1995 Constitution), is restricted to cultural and development advocacy matters. However, through non-profit Kingdom institutional organs, such as Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Youth Foundation, it is mandated to enter into partnerships with local, national and international organizations and individuals with demonstrable interest in fostering development in the Kingdom.
The Kingdom has a population of about 800,000 people (1997 population projections). It contains several ethic groups, the majority being ethnic Banyoro. The local language spoken is Runyoro with some occasional Swahili. The Kingdom is sparsely populated with a density of 37 people per square km. The literacy rate is 46% for men and 55% for women.
The economy of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom thrives on a number of economic activities, prominent among which is large scale commercial farming in tobacco, sugarcane, tea, cereals like maize, rice and ranching. A large area of the Kingdom is covered by tropical rain forests: Budongo, Kasongoire in, Masindi, Bugoma and Wambabya in Hoima and Kasaato in Kibaale districts. The forest reserves support various economic activities including lumbering (mahogany, ironwood and other hard wood timbers) and bird tracking. The Kingdom is also rich in wild game in national game reserves, including Murchision National Park, Karuma, Bugungu and the Biiso Eco-tourist center. The area has 43% of the national bio-diversity in the Muchision National Park conservation area alone.
The Kingdom's inhabitants belong to three main religions, namely Protestants, Catholics and Muslims. About 3% of the population live in urban centers. 77% of the people live on subsistence agriculture with an income per capita of 143,000 per annum, however 60% of our land is still virgin land.
As a cultural head, the King is assisted by his Principal Private Secretary, a Cabinet of 21 Ministers and Orukurato (Parliament), however the Kingdom, as an institution since restitution by the: Restitution of Traditional Rulers Statute of 1993 (and later confirmed by the 1995 Constitution), is restricted to cultural and development advocacy matters. However, through non-profit Kingdom institutional organs, such as Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Youth Foundation, it is mandated to enter into partnerships with local, national and international organizations and individuals with demonstrable interest in fostering development in the Kingdom.
The Financial Times Series
with
Mure Dickie
Tokyo Bureau Chief, Financial Times
Date: Tuesday 24th August 2010
Time: 8.00am for 08.30am - 10.30am
Venue: Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP
Nearest tube: Oxford Circus / Regents Park / Great Portland Street
Tickets:
Free (Asia House Corporate Members)
£25.00 (Asia House Patrons and Government)
£50.00 (Non-Members)
You are cordially invited to attend a breakfast meeting where Mure Dickie will update us on the politics and economics of Japan.
Mure Dickie was appointed Tokyo bureau chief for the Financial Times in November 2008. Prior to that, he was the Financial Times’ Beijing correspondent with responsibility for areas such as technology and internet companies, telecoms, oil, drinks, media and airlines. He has also worked as a correspondent in Taipei and for Reuters news agency in Beijing and Tokyo. He has taught English in Japan and Cambodia. Mure Dickie studied Chinese at London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies and at Beijing Normal University.
The event will adopt the usual Asia House format and all comments will be unattributable.
Interested participants should register early for the meeting by email to pearly.tan@asiahouse.co.uk as spaces are limited.
I look forward to seeing you at Asia House.
Roddy Gow
Chief Executive
with
Mure Dickie
Tokyo Bureau Chief, Financial Times
Date: Tuesday 24th August 2010
Time: 8.00am for 08.30am - 10.30am
Venue: Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP
Nearest tube: Oxford Circus / Regents Park / Great Portland Street
Tickets:
Free (Asia House Corporate Members)
£25.00 (Asia House Patrons and Government)
£50.00 (Non-Members)
You are cordially invited to attend a breakfast meeting where Mure Dickie will update us on the politics and economics of Japan.
Mure Dickie was appointed Tokyo bureau chief for the Financial Times in November 2008. Prior to that, he was the Financial Times’ Beijing correspondent with responsibility for areas such as technology and internet companies, telecoms, oil, drinks, media and airlines. He has also worked as a correspondent in Taipei and for Reuters news agency in Beijing and Tokyo. He has taught English in Japan and Cambodia. Mure Dickie studied Chinese at London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies and at Beijing Normal University.
The event will adopt the usual Asia House format and all comments will be unattributable.
Interested participants should register early for the meeting by email to pearly.tan@asiahouse.co.uk as spaces are limited.
I look forward to seeing you at Asia House.
Roddy Gow
Chief Executive
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