By Our Staff Reporter Date: 11th April, 2026 There persists a growing misconception within the Bugisu region that because Mr. Jude Mike Mudoma, who is the gazetted Umukuka, is the only lawful or “official” cultural leader, and that the recognition and operation of HH Jorum Mayatsa as Umukuka under Inzu Ya Masaba (IYM) Cultural Institution is unlawful. This position is …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – April 9, 2026 The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has convicted former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs and Bududa District Woman MP, Agnes Nandutu, of dealing with suspect property. The ruling, delivered yesterday by Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga, marks a significant victory in Uganda’s ongoing fight against corruption involving public resources. Nandutu …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda — April 2026 The Uganda Media Centre has officially announced that President Yoweri Museveni will be sworn in for a new term on May 12, 2026, following his recent electoral victory. According to the statement, the inauguration will be held at the historic Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, a venue traditionally used for major national events. …

By Our Staff Reporter 6th April, 2026 By Stephen Mutinyu, Solicitor General, Inzu Ya Masaba (IYM) Recent developments surrounding the leadership of the Bamasaba cultural institution and the activities of Inzu Ya Masaba (IYM) have generated public confusion, largely driven by misinterpretations of a court administrative order and recent actions attributed to Mr. Stephen Masiga, which appear to extend the …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale City, Uganda — April 3, 2026 The Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution successfully held its first General Assembly meeting in Mbale City despite a temporary police disruption. According to official communication dated April 3, 2026, the institution had formally notified security authorities, including the Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Regional Internal Security Officer (RISO), and Regional …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – April 2, 2026 – In a shocking and heartbreaking incident that has sent ripples of grief across Uganda, four young children were stabbed to death at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program, a daycare facility in Ggaba Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City. The attack occurred around 11:00 a.m. today, prompting an immediate police …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda | 31 March 2026 A fresh legal interpretation has reignited debate over cultural leadership in Bugisu, with a formal clarification affirming that Joram Mayatsa, recognized as Umukuuka IV of Inzu Ya Masaba (IYM), remains the legitimate cultural leader under Uganda’s constitutional framework. The legal position, issued by Stephen Mutinyu, Solicitor General of Inzu Ya …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda-March 30,2026-The Bamasaba Students’ Association at UTC Elgon (BANSA) held a vibrant handover ceremony last Saturday, bringing together outgoing and incoming student leaders in a show of unity, leadership continuity, and cultural pride. The event was attended by members of the BANSA Executive, alongside distinguished guests, including the BANSA President, who also serves as the Ambassador …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda-March 30, 2026-A fresh wave of controversy has engulfed the Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution following statements attributed to the Attorney General of the Umukuuka wa Bugisu, Richard Masereje, with critics accusing him of promoting legally flawed and culturally misleading interpretations regarding the governance of the institution. The dispute intensified after the Government Solicitor General reportedly …

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale-Uganda-March 30, 2026-The Prime Minister of the Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, Mathias Nabutele, has issued a strong appeal to the Bamasaaba diaspora, calling for unity, transparency, and neutrality amid growing concerns over divisions within the community. In a formal communication addressed to leaders and members of the North America Masaba Cultural Association, Nabutele emphasized the …