Kampala\u2019s ever-evolving skyline just got a celebrity twist, and this time, it\u2019s Bebe Cool trading studio time for construction boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gagamel boss is quietly building a string of stylish cottages in Kiwatule, turning a once soggy stretch of swampy land into what insiders describe as an exclusive retreat near his father\u2019s recreational centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When this reporter visited the site, the transformation was already in full swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earth movers rumbled through the area, dredging and raising the land, while workers busied themselves with foundation work and perimeter walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A narrow murram road cuts through the site, guiding activity deeper into what is shaping up to be a private, tucked-away development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a serious project,\u201d a neighbour shared. \u201cThis is not just a side hustle, it\u2019s a long-term investment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Estimates place the cost at over Shs2 billion, positioning it among the more ambitious celebrity real estate ventures in Kampala today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cottages are expected to blend comfort and privacy, likely appealing to high-end clients seeking quiet escapes within the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But as the project rises, so do questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kiwatule has seen rapid development in recent years, and wetlands like this one have increasingly come under pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Environmental observers warn that reclaiming swamp land could disrupt natural drainage systems, a sensitive issue in a city already prone to flooding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, the project reflects a bigger shift: Uganda\u2019s biggest stars are thinking beyond fame, building legacies in brick and mortar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Bebe Cool, it\u2019s another evolution, from chart-topping hits to concrete foundations, proving that even in retirement from the stage someday, the hustle doesn\u2019t stop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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