Uganda, May 13 -- The mood among a section of Buruuli cultural leadership and subjects is jovial, with several expressing relief after a confirmation from key government officials about the Shs4.4b allocation for the palace and office premises construction.

The Buruuli Chiefdom Prime Minister, Mr Samuel Kasirye, on Tuesday last week, said the government's decision to fund the construction process for the palace and office premises is a great step in strengthening the cultural status of the people of Buruuli.

"We have had about the different pledges made to the different cultural institutions that have already been fulfilled. The earlier fundraising functions for the palace construction had failed to yield the targeted funds for the work...