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📌 National Cultural Heritage Conference As part of the activities leading up to the International Museum Day celebrations, @MTWAUganda today conducted the 3rd National Cultural Heritage Conference at @FairwayHotelKla themed “Urbanisation without Eraser: Architectural Heritage in Uganda’s Changing Urban Centres.” As we discuss the complexities of achieving the ideals of the theme, we are reminded and challenged to rethink urban development paradigms. Among the key perspectives we should consider is that urban growth must not be synonymous with demolition as this usually marks the beginning of losing touch with the history, identity and heritage particular structures or communities once embodied. Urban development should rather explore; 📌 Heritage-sensitive planning, where conservation is embedded in urban policy and infrastructure development; 📌 Adaptive reuse, where historic buildings are revitalized for contemporary functions; 📌 Community-centred governance, ensuring that local voices shape the future of their environments among others. We must also explore whether Uganda can adopt a “Heritage First” principle in urban redevelopment, one that prioritizes preservation alongside progress. We should also consider innovative incentives, including linking heritage conservation to property valuation and investment frameworks if cultural heritage is to co-exist in the ever-so-dynamic, contemporary urban environments. #NCHC2026 #NationalCulturalHeritage #AFutureRootedInHeritage