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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Bamuturaki Musiime is set to leave office after the airline’s Board moved to advertise her position, signaling the end of her leadership following multiple investigations, mounting financial losses, and sustained criticism over governance and operations at the national carrier. On Monday, Bamuturaki circulated an internal memo to staff announcing that the …

Mbale, Uganda The Umukuuka IV of the Bamasaba people, His Highness Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, has congratulated all successfully elected Members of Parliament from Masaabaland, while extending words of encouragement and reassurance to candidates who did not succeed in the recently concluded general elections. In a message issued on behalf of the Inzu ya Masaaba Cultural Institution and the entire Bamasaba …

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 | January 17, 2026 The Umukuuka IV of the Bamasaaba people, His Highness Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, has congratulated all leaders who emerged victorious in the recently concluded parliamentary elections, urging them to serve with humility, integrity, and a strong commitment to unity and development. In an official communiqué issued by the Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, the Umukuuka extended …

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 …

Mbale, Uganda The Deputy Officer in Charge (OC) of Mbale Main Prison, SP Nicholas Bushaija (F/N P/B/322), has officially resigned from the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), according to an internal prisons message seen today. A restricted prisons communication dated 7th January 2026 confirms that SP Bushaija tendered his resignation in the early hours of the morning at about 4:00am, handing …

Kampala, Uganda — The Electoral Commission has reiterated guidelines on how citizens can safely and correctly participate in the voting process, emphasizing that choosing leaders at various elective positions is a fundamental human right guaranteed by the Constitution of Uganda. In a public awareness message ahead of polling day, voters have been encouraged to follow the established procedures to ensure …

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, …

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 …