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Archbishop Stephen Mugalu in Olyaka identified for development as geographical centre of Uganda

21 September 2026, 7:55 pm

Amolatar district leaders pose with Archbishop the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu

By Baker Okello

The Amolatar District LCV Chairperson, Hon. Morish Ogwal Omara, has confirmed that the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities is moving ahead with plans to develop Olyaka Parish in Namasale Sub-county as the official geographical centre of Uganda.

Ogwal made the revelation during a press conference held today, following an emotional farewell tour by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, across the Lango Sub-region.

According to Ogwal, Archbishop Kaziimba has prioritised the development of the “Centre of Uganda” tourism site in Amolatar District as a major geographical and cultural landmark. The site, located at Olyaka-Namasale, sits on land officially registered under the Diocese of Lango.

Ogwal said the Archbishop’s initiative seeks to transform the currently underdeveloped landmark into a major national religious and cultural tourism destination.

He explained that Amolatar District local government is working with the Church of Uganda to formalise a Memorandum of Understanding, or MoU, which he said will help unlock government funding and enable the Ministry of Tourism to implement the structural master plan for the site.

Among the key proposals is the expansion of the existing monuments and development of the site into an “Altar” where annual national reconciliation and unity prayers can be held.

The plans will also incorporate cultural exhibitions showcasing the heritage and traditions of the Lango community.

Ogwal explained that the district is working with the Church of Uganda to formalise a Memorandum of Understanding

The development comes as Archbishop Kaziimba prepares to retire in 2027, with district leaders saying the project could leave a lasting spiritual, cultural and economic legacy in Northern Uganda.

The Amolatar District Executive Committee is continuing to engage the Ministry of Tourism and the Church of Uganda, which owns the land, in efforts to secure government funding for the proposed multi-million-shilling development and infrastructure at the site.

Amolatar district LCV Ogwal Omara and Archbishop the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu,

If implemented as planned, the Olyaka project is expected to position Amolatar as an important destination for religious, cultural and geographical tourism, while preserving the site as a symbol of national unity and reconciliation.