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Mutebi wants Butikkiro sold off
By Josephine Maseruka
Kabaka Ronald Mutebi has directed Katikkiro Joseph Ssemwogerere to draft an agreement spelling out the terms on which the Government will buy Butikkiro, the official residence of Buganda�s prime minister (Katikkiro).
The directive was contained in a letter issued recently by Mutebi�s principal private secretary, Ambassador William Matovu.
Sources close to Mengo said Matovu at first verbally communicated to Ssemwogerere who demanded a written directive on such a contentious matter like the Butikkiro.
Sources further said Mutebi wants a speedy conclusion of the deal that could mature anytime this week. It was reported that the Government valuers have already inspected Butikkiro.
The Government has for sometime negotiated with Mengo over the sale and it proposed to pay over sh200m as accumulated rent for its occupation since 1993.
No agreement had earlier been made following strong resistance from traditionalists
and the Mengo officials.
The Government had further proposed to build a modern Butikkiro near Lubiri SSS.
The idea also met stiff resistance due to mistrust between Mengo and the Government. Some queried government�s sincerity since it is yet to honour the sh1b pledge to complete Twekobe.
Published on: Saturday, 21st June, 2003 |
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