The Igongo Centre has opened its doors to the public in Biharwe, Uganda.

The heritage attraction has been billed as a 'cultural museum' and will showcase Ugandan art, exhibit traditional Ugandan life as well as chart the country's history.

Owned by publisher James Tumusiime, the attraction is the first of its kind in East Africa.

Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni, who attended the opening, said: "The African cultural heritage as well as the African languages are very rich but need to be used positively.

"We must borrow the good traits of each of the African communities and use them to promote African unity and shun such values that may be of less importance in the current times." Details: www.igongomuseum.co.ug