Africa-Press – Uganda. The Buganda Kingdom’s 2025 Luwalo Lwaffe financial accountability report, released on Tuesday, has highlighted how voluntary public contributions continue to translate into tangible social services, institutional strengthening and community-based development.
Presented at the Kingdom headquarters in Bulange, Mengo, the report shows that Shs1,953,545,400 was mobilised during the 2025 Luwalo cycle, representing a 16 percent increase from the Shs1,686,199,406 collected in 2024.
Kingdom officials said the growth reflects increasing public confidence in the management and utilisation of Luwalo funds.
The Second Deputy Katikkiro and Kingdom Treasurer, Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, said the report demonstrates that Luwalo Lwaffe has evolved beyond a fundraising drive into a results-oriented development framework grounded in transparency and community participation.
“This report shows that the people of Buganda are not only contributing resources, but are also keenly following how those resources are used to improve their lives. Every shilling entrusted to the Kingdom is accounted for and directed to priority programmes,” Nsibirwa said.
According to the report, a significant portion of the funds was invested in social infrastructure and services, particularly education, health and cultural preservation.
Education remained a key priority, with Shs319,405,000 spent on establishing 13 nursery schools in counties including Busujju, Gomba, Buvuma, Buddu, Kabula Busiro and Kyaggwe.
An additional Shs55,583,650 was allocated to the Kabaka Education Fund to support learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.
In the health sector, Shs196,151,534 was used to equip and operationalise Businbi Health Centre in Ssingo County, while Shs43,211,852 supported outreach programmes and health interventions that benefited thousands of residents across Buganda.
Cultural heritage and economic empowerment also featured prominently. A total of Shs471,244,341 was contributed towards the restoration of the Kasubi Royal Tombs, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to preserving sites of historical and spiritual significance.
Economic initiatives included Shs37,118,000 invested in the Kingdom’s coffee promotion campaign aimed at supporting farmers and strengthening participation in agricultural value chains.
The construction of Buddu Stadium received Shs94,000,000, supporting sports development and youth engagement.
The report further shows that Luwalo Lwaffe has strengthened governance and coordination at county and sub-county levels.
Shs88,810,000 was spent on coordinating the Luwalo exercise and related programmes, alongside administrative costs such as certificate production and facilitation of delegates during the collection process.
Contributions were received from 169 sub-counties, all 18 counties of Buganda, Buganda counties outside Uganda, as well as diaspora associations, schools, youth organisations, institutions and individual well-wishers, reflecting broad-based participation.
Nsibirwa attributed the success of the 2025 Luwalo exercise to improved coordination among Kingdom institutions, the commitment of chiefs and local leaders, and the Kabaka’s continued guidance in strengthening mobilisation structures.
Minister for Local Government, Kabaka’s Tours and Diaspora Affairs, Joseph Kawuki, commended schools and parents for encouraging young people to participate in Luwalo activities, saying early civic engagement fosters long-term commitment to Kingdom programmes.
County and sub-county leaders described Luwalo as a practical tool for improving service delivery and strengthening communication between leaders and communities.
With preparations underway for the 2026 Luwalo Lwaffe campaign, scheduled for official launch on February 24, 2026, Kingdom officials said the focus will remain on inclusive participation, accountability and aligning public contributions with community needs.
The Buganda Kingdom reiterated its call to subjects and partners to continue supporting Luwalo Lwaffe as a foundation for self-reliance, unity and sustainable development.
