Deputy RDC Obonyo praises Amolatar leaders for Delivering MOU to Bishop Prof.Alfred Olwa to Transform Centre of Uganda into a Real Tourism Hub.
Amolatar Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) Obonyo Magwar, has commended leaders of Amolatar District for delevering an MOU to Bishop Rt. Rev. Prof. Alfred Olwa of Lango Diocese as a Strategic pact to transform ‘Amolatar Centre of Uganda’ into Tourism Hub.
In a landmark move to unlock the economic potential ofthe district Amolatar District local government has handed over a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the Bishop of Lango Diocese, Rt. Rev. Prof. Alfred Olwa.
The hard copy, presented on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Amolatar Boma Grounds, outlines a joint venture between the Church and the District to transform the “Centre of Uganda” site into an international business and tourism gateway by providing some piece of land to the district.
The ceremony, held during a high-profile prayer breakfast, cobducted as a formal reminder to the Diocese to expedite the signing of the pact, which officials say will trigger an immediate influx of investment.
Speaking to the media in an exclusive interview, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC), Mr. Obonyo Magwar, commended the district leadership for their foresight. He noted that the partnership is designed to attract Central Government attention to the strategic geographical heart of the country.
“This is a game-changer. By collaborating with a religious institution, we are positioning Amolatar as a premier destination for both faith-based and leisure tourism,” Magwar said. “Once signed, this MOU will kickstart an investment plan aimed at creating jobs and generating wealth for our people.”
Located in Olyaka Parish, Kioga County—strategically positioned along the highway to Luwero and Kampala—the “Centre of Uganda” is poised to become a commercial hive.
According to the DRDC, the project will ignite the cultural potential of the Lango sub-region. Local artisans are expected to benefit from a surge in demand for traditional crafts, souvenirs, and art pieces that will be showcased at the center’s exhibition galleries.
“Our local farmers will finally have a structured market to sell food items to international tourists and business travelers,” Magwar added.
Strategic Location
The site’s unique geographical status as the midpoint of Uganda has long been seen as an untapped goldmine. District leaders believe that with the Church’s backing, the development will bridge the gap between religious heritage and modern infrastructure, making Amolatar a key pillar in Uganda’s tourism circuit.
The Lango Diocese is now expected to review the draft before a final signing that will signal the commencement of structural development at the site.
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