Culture

Mbale City, December 18, 2025 — The Umukuuka IV of the Bamasaaba, His Royal Highness Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, has officially declared January 1, 2026, as a designated circumcision day for Bamasaaba defaulters, scheduled to take place from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The declaration was made during a press conference held at the Inzu ya Masaaba Cultural Office in Mbale …

Mbale, Uganda — The Bamasaba National Students Association (BANSA) successfully held its handover celebration at Manafwa High School, marking a significant transition in leadership and a renewed commitment to unity among Bamasaba students across institutions in Uganda. The colorful event brought together students, leaders, elders, and invited guests under the spirit of Butwela, symbolizing unity, continuity, and shared cultural identity …

FORMER INZU YA MASAABA (IYM) SECURITY MINISTER JACKSON MASSA WASUKIRA PASSES ON The Umukuuka IV received sad news of the loss of retired UPDF WO2 and former security minister in Inzu YA Masaaba (IYM) cultural institution, Jackson Massaa Wasukira, who passed away at Rubaga Hospital. He was a prominent figure in the Ugandan community, known for his service in the …

MBALE, November 2, 2025 The cultural leader of the Bamasaba, Umukuka IV, Mayatsa Joram Khambosan, has extended his heartfelt condolences to Guga Gregory Gidaguyi, the Banawodya Family, the Mwambu Clan, and the entire community following the passing of Kuku Nambozo Christine, fondly known as Kyalani. In a message of sympathy, Umukuka IV expressed deep sorrow upon learning of the loss, …

    By, REAGAN NABUTELE.

In a passionate appeal, Umukuuka IV, His Highness Joram Mayatsa Khamboson, has called upon all members of the Bamasaba community — both at home and abroad — to embrace unity, cultural pride, and collective development. Addressing his people during swearing in oath, His Highness emphasized that the progress of the Bamasaba community depends on cooperation, peace, and active participation in …