The newly inaugurated Kampala Serena Hotel - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte

A central theme used throughout when redesigning the hotel was the Nile: water used both indoors and outdoors in a continuous flow; works of art reflecting the history and cultures of all the peoples of the Nile; reminders of the experience of those who lived and traveled in these lands. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte

His Highness the Aga Khan and His Excellency President Museveni, cut the ribbon symbolising the opening of the new Kampala Serena Hotel. Looking on are, Prince Amyn Aga Khan, Chairman of Serena Tourism Promotion Services (TPS), Mr Mahmud Jan Mohamed, TPS Managing Director, and Mr Killian Lugwe, General Manager, Kampala Serena Hotel. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte

His Highness the Aga Khan and His Excellency President Museveni speak to Mr Expedito Wakibulla, renowned Ugandan wood carver, whose artworks are used extensively throughout the Kampala Serena Hotel. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte

His Highness the Aga Khan and His Excellency President Museveni walk to the conference centre for the official opening ceremony. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte

His Highness the Aga Khan, His Excellency President Museveni and Prince Amyn Aga Khan at the inauguration of the Kampala Serena Hotel. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte