Culture

Mbale, Uganda The Umukuuka wa Bugisu has held a consultative meeting with the Right Reverend John Wilson Nandaah, Bishop of Mbale Diocese, following the Bishop’s public remarks regarding the Lumasaba Bible and broader procedural concerns within Inzu Ya Masaaba. The meeting comes days after Bishop Nandaah raised questions during the requiem mass of the late Canon Codvia, where he cautioned …

Mbale City | January 12, 2026 The Umukuuka IV of the Bamasaaba people has issued a strong appeal for peace, unity, and non-violence as Uganda enters a period of heightened political activity ahead of national elections. In a formal statement released through the Inzu Ya Masaaba (Bamasaaba Cultural Institution), the Umukuuka IV urged all citizens, particularly the Bamasaaba community, to …

Bugisu Mourns Canon Codvia Wakiro, Insurance Visionary and Cultural Pillar MBALE, UGANDA ,The nation joins the people of Bugisu in mourning the passing of Canon Codvia Wakiro, a distinguished leader, respected churchman, and visionary figure in Uganda’s insurance fraternity. Canon Wakiro, whose life was defined by service, integrity, and foresight, passed on leaving behind a powerful legacy that spans faith, …

Mbale, Uganda | January 1, 2026 The Bamasaaba community has launched an ambitious UGX 2 billion community fundraising drive aimed at establishing Mbale Public University, a transformative higher education institution expected to serve eastern Uganda and the wider region. The initiative was officially unveiled during the New Year address of His Highness Umukuuka IV Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, the cultural leader …

Mbale — A growing public debate has emerged in Bugisu over the legitimate cultural institution representing the Bamasaaba people, following an exchange of public statements between officials of the Bugisu Cultural Institution (BCI) and Inzu ya Masaaba (IYM). At the centre of the controversy is a question increasingly being asked by citizens, elders, leaders, and institutions across the region: Which …

INZU YA MASAABA, UMUKUKA WA BUGISU, OR BUGISU CULTURAL INSTITUTION? Mbale | January 2026 A growing public debate has emerged in Bugisu over the legitimate cultural institution representing the Bamasaaba people, following the exchange of statements between officials of the Bugisu Cultural Institution (BCI) and Inzu ya Masaaba (IYM). At the center of the controversy is a fundamental question now …

Inzu Ya Masaba Cultural Institution has rejected claims by Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson Steven Masiga that it is defunct or illegitimate. In a formal rebuttal, spokesperson Wepukhulu Abner stated that Inzu Ya Masaba remains an active cultural institution rooted in history, constitutional provisions, and the will of the Bamasaaba people. Citing Article 246 of the Ugandan Constitution, the institution emphasized …

Mbale & Bulambuli, Uganda|December 28, 2025 Hundreds of Bamasaba traditional surgeons (bakhebi) on Sunday converged at two separate venues in Mbale City and Bulambuli District in a powerful demonstration of unity, peace, and commitment to safeguarding Bamasaba cultural heritage as preparations intensify for the 2026 cultural year. One group of over 400 surgeons assembled at the palace of His Highness …

Why We Are Here, the Challenges We Face, and the Path to Unity The current impasse within the Masabaland cultural institution stems from the coexistence of two parallel groups distinct in name, yet largely similar in practice, territory, and the people they claim to represent. This situation was, in part, precipitated by ill-advised counsel that encouraged structural and constitutional changes …

UMUKUUKA IV OF INZU YA MASAABA Mbale City, Uganda — Inzu Ya Masaaba, under the leadership of Umukuuka IV, Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, officially announces the 2026 Imbalu Inauguration Cultural Exposition, scheduled to run from 1st August to 29th August 2026 at the Mutoto Cultural Centre. This highly anticipated cultural season is one of the most significant events on the Bamasaaba …