"Bunyoro Kingdom rejects Murchison Falls power dam plans"

 Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom is up in arms against the proposed construction of a hydro power dam at Murchison falls. Early this year, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) published a notice in newspapers indicating that it had received an application from Bonang Power and Energy (Pty) Limited for the construction of a power dam in Murchison Falls...The notice drew uproar from the public with conservationists, saying the project would deal a devastating blow to tourism.  Now, Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom has thrown its weight behind those opposed to the project.

The Kingdom Prime Minister, Andrew Byakutaga, says they strongly condemn the move, adding that the kingdom will not at any point allow government to establish a power dam on Murchison falls. Byakutaga says Murchison falls is a strong heritage site for Bunyoro Kitrara kingdom, adding that any development aimed at its destruction will not be tolerated. He says Murchison falls remains a strong Tourism attraction site in the Kingdom...Apollo Rwamparo, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities in Bunyoro Kitara kingdom, says it is rude and unacceptable for government to give away Murchison falls for the construction of a power station yet it is a bio-cultural site.