The future of Ndere Cultural Centre Centre, a key institution for cultural preservation and education, is on the blink due to an unpaid loan.
The centre is Located in Kisaasi, a Kampala, suburb. It was inaugurated in 2003 by President Museveni. It covers 3.645 hectares on Kyadondo Block 216, Plot 2872 Kigoowa,
However, the centre, along with two other properties owned by Stephen Rwangyezi, a prominent Ugandan cultural icon, has been listed in a public auction notice issued by Quickway Auctioneers & Court Bailiffs.
The two other properties are in Bira, Mengo District, and Kisoro District are also set to be auctioned. These include land in Busiro Block 306 and Kisoro Block 122, measuring 1.214 hectares and 2.202 hectares, respectively.
The notice by auctioneers noted that the auction will begin at 10am at the auctioneer’s offices, with potential buyers required to pay via cash or RTGS.
Viewing of the property is available by prior arrangement, and the auctioneer, Festus Kateregga, reserves the right to accept or reject any offers.
Ndere Dancing Troupe
Rwangyezi founded the Ndere Troupe in 1984 to revive and sustain Uganda’s traditional arts.
The troupe, symbolized by the “Ndere” flute, embodies the harmony and beauty of Ugandan music, dance, and storytelling.
This birthed the establishment of the Ndere Cultural Centre, which has become a platform for cultural exchange and education, attracting both local and international visitors.
