We are still attempting to obtain a parcel of land to consider building the ACT Centre for the main purpose of providing a place for the oversight, sales and production of handcrafts and housing the ACT offices among other activities. The process involves getting agreement, approval, and blessing from many leaders including village chiefs, sub-county chiefs, government officials, the “bataka” (neighbors to the land), etc.

We have chosen the most ideal parcel named the Katiba curve. It is right alongside the newly paved highway that runs between Kabale and Kisoro (on the border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.) It goes directly through Muko Sub-County and right by the Muko marketplace – a truly great spot! It is about 2.5 acres in size. ACT-Muko Board Chair, Charles Tuhaise, has been doing the necessary application filings and meeting with the officials. We will be requesting the Katiba land as well as the earlier desired Habuhinga Hill at the suggestion of the officials. Habuhinga Hill is not very accessible by vehicles as well as being about 9 km off the main highway.

We will continue to pray for the resolution of getting the land before we take our next steps in designing the building, fund-raising and building it.

(Posted 31 Aug 2010)

Katibe Curve

Habuhinga Hill