Uganda is known for its unique rich and diverse culture, and beautiful vegetation. One of the things that have continues to awe visitors to Kampala is the way its culture and tradition. For example while tracing the origins and significance og Buganda Kingdom, one will not miss to mention the Kisingiri house along the Royal Mile stretch at Mengo.

Buganda Kingdom one of Uganda’s oldest traditional establishment has continued to intrigue many historians and scholars. In pursuit of understanding the origins and political set up of the Kingdom leads one to admire the well structured systems this Kingdom had.

One of the Sons of a ruler (Omwami) in Buganda Kingdom called Stanley Kitaka brought to Buganda Kingdom something that no one knew at that time that it was going to be a source of awe to not only the peoples of Buganda, but to all of those go get the opportunity to see it. This was the introduction of the rare species of tortoise from the islands of Seychelles.

In 1945, Stanley, while returning from a political exile in Seychelles, brought with him three tortoise which had been given to him by his friends as send away gifts. It is reported that at the time these tortoise were given to Stanley, they were over 200 years old.

Since then, these tortoise have continued to be a source of awe to those who visit the late Kasigiri’s home located along the “Royal Mile” Kabaka Njagala road stretch joining the Kabaka’s Palace and the Bulange in Kampala.