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Umukuuka iii, Jude Mike Mudoma Opens Door to Exit as Bugisu Cultural Wrangles Intensify

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale- Uganda-Tensions in the Bugisu sub-region took a new turn after Jude Mike Mudoma signaled he could step aside from his position if credible legal wrongdoing is proven against him, raising the stakes in the ongoing leadership dispute within the Inzu ya Masaaba Cultural Institution. Addressing journalists and security officials during a meeting in Maluku, Mudoma …

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Diaspora Body NAMCA(North America Masaba Cultural Association) in Turmoil Over Cultural Leadership Dispute

(Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution Vs Umukuuka Wa Bugisu Cultural Institution) By Our Staff Reporter Washington, D.C. | March 27, 2026 The North America Masaba Cultural Association (NAMCA) has been thrown into internal turmoil following a controversial decision to invite a disputed cultural leader from Uganda to its upcoming 2026 convention in Washington, D.C., sparking intense debate and raising concerns …

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Living on the Margins: Social and Economic Realities in Namatala(Mbale City)

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda | March 23, 2026-Namatala, a densely populated informal settlement on the outskirts of Mbale, has become a place of survival for many low-income families seeking a better life. Locally known as “Kikoromojo,” the area is home to a diverse mix of communities, including Iteso and Karamojong migrants. Most residents moved to the settlement due …

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Efforts to Fraudulently Deregister Inzu Ya Masaaba by “Umukuuka Wa Bugisu” Unveiled

By Our Staff Reporter Mbale, Uganda – March 2026-Fresh details have emerged exposing what community leaders describe as a calculated attempt to fraudulently deregister the Inzu Ya Masaaba Cultural Institution, sparking renewed tensions among the Bamasaaba people. The institution, which was formally established following the restoration of cultural leadership under Uganda’s 1995 Constitution, has long served as the recognized cultural …

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Parliament of Uganda Passes Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025

By Our Staff Reporter Uganda | March 17, 2026- Uganda’s creative industry is marking a significant milestone following the passage of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 by the Parliament of Uganda. The legislation, which aims to strengthen protections for artists and ensure fair compensation for their work, now awaits presidential assent to become law. The bill has …

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Mbale City to Register Traders and Reclaim Market Order

By Our Staff Reporter MBale, Uganda – March 16, 2026-The leadership of Mbale City has announced a new plan to restore order and proper trade operations in the city markets, following growing concerns about disorganization and misuse of market spaces. Speaking to traders and members of the public, the city town clerk, Mugisa Geoffrey, said the government-established markets were created …

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Boldness. Courage. Determination! Honoring the Leadership of Mariam Wangadya

By Our Staff Reporter Saturday, March 14, 2026– In every era, societies are shaped by individuals who dare to stand for justice, even when the path is difficult to toe. During this Women’s Week/month, we celebrate women whose leadership strengthens institutions, uplifts communities, and protects human dignity. One such woman is Hon. Mariam Wangadya, the Chairperson of the Uganda Human …

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UNEB Reports Improved Performance in 2025 UACE Results

By Our Staff Reporter Uganda | 13 March 2026-The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced improved performance in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations compared to the previous year. Speaking during the official release of the results, UNEB Executive Director Dan N. Odongo said the overall performance of candidates showed progress, particularly in the number of …

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Inzu Ya Masaaba Minister Of Information Technology And Global Partnerships Accuses Group of Cultural Hijacking, Calls for Unity Among Bamasaba

Eric Mukhwana-Minister of IT and global patnerhips inzu ya masaaba By Our Staff Reporter March 13, 2026-Leaders in the Inzu Ya Masaaba have issued a strong statement warning of what they describe as an attempt to undermine the cultural leadership and heritage of the Bamasaba people. In an official press statement released on March 12, 2026, the Minister of Information …

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Mbale City Intensifies Trade Order Operation, Five Taxi Operators Arrested

By Our Staff Reporter MBALE – UGANDA | March 11, 2026 Five taxi operators were arrested along Pallisa Road near the roundabout in Mbale as city authorities resumed enforcement of the trade order aimed at reorganizing the city’s transport system and reducing congestion in the central business district. The suspects were picked up by joint security officers after they were …

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