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, …

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 …

Mbale, Uganda | December 22, 2025 A man accused of defiling and brutally murdering a Senior Two student of Nakaloke Secondary School has been remanded by the Nakaloke grade one Magistrate’s Court, with the next hearing scheduled for January 8, 2026. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been officially released by authorities, appeared in court on Monday for the …

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 …