Culture

By Our Staff Reporter Soroti, Uganda – March 7, 2026 — In a landmark moment for the Iteso people, the Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) today officially launched the construction of Ere Iteso, the royal palace and cultural headquarters for His Highness Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot, amid strong support from the Ugandan government. The groundbreaking ceremony and fundraising kickoff, held …

Court mediation delays leave Bamasaaba cultural leadership question unresolved By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda — The Bamasaaba community across the Bugisu sub-region is facing growing uncertainty following confirmation that the cultural leadership dispute between Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution and the Umukuuka wa Bugisu Cultural Institution has been referred to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) under the Judiciary of Uganda. …

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UMUKUUKA WA BUGISU DISPUTE ESCALATES AS UMUKUUKA IV CALLS FOR CALM AND CULTURAL UNITY By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda February 28, 2026 Tensions have intensified in eastern Uganda following a renewed dispute between factions identifying with Umukuuka wa Bugisu and supporters of Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, the cultural head of the Inzu Ya Masaaba. The disagreement has revived historical debate over …

By Our Staff Reporter 23 February 2026 Mbale City – Uganda The newly appointed Prime Minister of Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, Rt Hon Mathias Nabutele, has pledged to formally remind His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the key development pledges made in 2017 and 2018. He reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring full implementation for the economic transformation of …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda | February 21, 2026 The Inzu ya Masaaba Cultural Institution has formally petitioned the Uganda Police Force and other national security agencies, seeking the investigation of Mr. Steven Masiga over alleged threats, intimidation, and actions said to undermine peace and lawful coexistence within the Bamasaaba community. In a statement released on Saturday, the Prime …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda, The Umukuuka IV of the Inzu ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, His Highness Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, has extended warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to the Bamasaaba Muslim community as they begin the holy month of Ramadan. In his official message issued in Mbale City, the cultural leader conveyed his blessings on behalf of the Inzu ya …

Deputy Prime Minister of the Umukuuka wa Bugisu, Dr. Clet W. Masiga, By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda – February 18, 2026, The Deputy Prime Minister of the Umukuuka wa Bugisu, Dr. Clet W. Masiga, has congratulated the Prime Minister of the Inzu ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, the Rt. Hon. Nabutele Mathias, upon his appointment to the esteemed position. In …

BY OUR STAFF REPORTER Mbale, Uganda – February 11, 2026– The Inzu ya Masaaba (also known as Inzu ya Masaaba Cultural Institution), the cultural body representing the Bamasaaba (Bamasaba or Bagisu) people across eastern Uganda and western Kenya, has released a strongly worded press statement emphasizing standards of decorum, unity, and responsible public engagement among its cabinet members and leaders. …

By staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda- A burial ceremony in Mbale District turned chaotic on Sunday, February 8, 2026, when ministers linked to the Umukuuka wa Bugisu cultural institution faced public outrage from mourners. The event took place during the burial of the late Watundi Washaki, father of Tony Wamakale, the recently elected LC5 Chairperson for Mbale District. What started as a …