By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda | 31 March 2026 A fresh legal interpretation has reignited debate over cultural leadership in Bugisu, with a formal clarification affirming that Joram Mayatsa, recognized as Umukuuka IV of Inzu Ya Masaba (IYM), remains the legitimate cultural leader under Uganda’s constitutional framework. The legal position, issued by Stephen Mutinyu, Solicitor General of Inzu Ya …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda-March 30,2026-The Bamasaba Students’ Association at UTC Elgon (BANSA) held a vibrant handover ceremony last Saturday, bringing together outgoing and incoming student leaders in a show of unity, leadership continuity, and cultural pride. The event was attended by members of the BANSA Executive, alongside distinguished guests, including the BANSA President, who also serves as the Ambassador …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda-March 30, 2026-A fresh wave of controversy has engulfed the Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution following statements attributed to the Attorney General of the Umukuuka wa Bugisu, Richard Masereje, with critics accusing him of promoting legally flawed and culturally misleading interpretations regarding the governance of the institution. The dispute intensified after the Government Solicitor General reportedly …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda-March 30, 2026-The Prime Minister of the Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, Mathias Nabutele, has issued a strong appeal to the Bamasaaba diaspora, calling for unity, transparency, and neutrality amid growing concerns over divisions within the community. In a formal communication addressed to leaders and members of the North America Masaba Cultural Association, Nabutele emphasized the …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale- Uganda-Tensions in the Bugisu sub-region took a new turn after Jude Mike Mudoma signaled he could step aside from his position if credible legal wrongdoing is proven against him, raising the stakes in the ongoing leadership dispute within the Inzu ya Masaaba Cultural Institution. Addressing journalists and security officials during a meeting in Maluku, Mudoma …

(Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution Vs Umukuuka Wa Bugisu Cultural Institution) By Our Staff Reporter Washington, D.C. | March 27, 2026 The North America Masaba Cultural Association (NAMCA) has been thrown into internal turmoil following a controversial decision to invite a disputed cultural leader from Uganda to its upcoming 2026 convention in Washington, D.C., sparking intense debate and raising concerns …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda | March 23, 2026-Namatala, a densely populated informal settlement on the outskirts of Mbale, has become a place of survival for many low-income families seeking a better life. Locally known as “Kikoromojo,” the area is home to a diverse mix of communities, including Iteso and Karamojong migrants. Most residents moved to the settlement due …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda – March 2026-Fresh details have emerged exposing what community leaders describe as a calculated attempt to fraudulently deregister the Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, sparking renewed tensions among the Bamasaaba people. The institution, which was formally established following the restoration of cultural leadership under Uganda’s 1995 Constitution, has long served as the recognized cultural …

By Our Staff Reporter Uganda | March 17, 2026- Uganda’s creative industry is marking a significant milestone following the passage of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 by the Parliament of Uganda. The legislation, which aims to strengthen protections for artists and ensure fair compensation for their work, now awaits presidential assent to become law. The bill has …

By Our Staff Reporter MBale, Uganda – March 16, 2026-The leadership of Mbale City has announced a new plan to restore order and proper trade operations in the city markets, following growing concerns about disorganization and misuse of market spaces. Speaking to traders and members of the public, the city town clerk, Mugisa Geoffrey, said the government-established markets were created …