December, 2025

• 20 December

  2026 IMBALU INAUGURATION PROGRAM

  UMUKUUKA IV OF INZU YA MASAABA Mbale City, Uganda — Inzu Ya Masaaba, under the leadership of Umukuuka IV, Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, officially announces the 2026 Imbalu Inauguration Cultural Exposition, scheduled to run from 1st August to 29th August 2026 at the Mutoto Cultural Centre. This highly anticipated cultural season is one of the most significant events on the Bamasaaba …

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• 18 December

  CIRCUMCISION DAY DECLARED FOR BAMASAABA DEFAULTERS BY UMUKUUKA IV INZU YA MASAABA

  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 …

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• 13 December

  BAMASABA NATIONAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION HOLDS SUCCESSFUL HANDOVER CELEBRATION AT MANAFWA HIGH SCHOOL

  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 …

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• 6 December

  UMUKUUKA IV MAYATSA JORAM KHAMBOSON MOURNS

  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 …

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November, 2025

• 28 November

  LAUNCH OF TOURISM SITES MARKS A NEW ERA FOR BULAMBULI DISTRICT

  Bulambuli, Uganda – The launch of the magnificent Sisiyi Falls tourism site in Bulambuli District has marked a major milestone in Uganda’s ongoing efforts to expand eco-tourism and stimulate local economic development. Nestled in the foothills of Mount Elgon, Sisiyi Falls is renowned for its dramatic drop, lush green surroundings, and panoramic views that make it ideal for hiking, photography, …

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• 19 November

  COMMUNITY HOPE RISES AS WAMBOGO ENGAGES RESIDENTS IN DOOR-TO-DOOR DRIVE

  Mbale Industrial City Division MP Hon. John Wekesa Wambogo has continued to strengthen his grassroots mobilization as he seeks to represent the people of Male Industrial City Division in Uganda’s 12th Parliament come 2026. In the past two days, Wambogo has taken his vote-solicitation drive deep into Namatala Market, engaging vendors, listening to their concerns, and presenting his development agenda. …

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• 10 November

  MUSEVENI LAUNCHES FINAL MANIFESTO IN MBALE, PLEDGES INDUSTRIAL AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

  Mbale, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni  launched his final manifesto for the 2025-2026 term in Mbale District, outlining an ambitious vision to propel Uganda toward high-middle-income status through peace, security, industrialization, and infrastructure development. Addressing thousands at a vibrant rally, the President emphasized the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s “Kisanja Programme” as the blueprint for national transformation. “We must focus on …

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• 3 November

  TEENAGE CANDIDATE GIVES BIRTH DURING PRIMARY LEAVING EXAMINATIONS

  Amuria District, Uganda, November 3, 2025 In a remarkable and emotional turn of events, a 17-year-old Primary Seven pupil from Acherer Primary School in Wera, Amuria District, gave birth to a baby boy in the middle of her Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). The incident occurred at exactly 10:03 a.m. during her first paper—Mathematics—when the candidate went into labor. According to …

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• 2 November

  ELGON CONNECT INITIATIVE FOR TRADE, TOURISM, AND DEVELOPMENT (ECI-TTD) LAUNCHED TO BOOST REGIONAL GROWTH

  Mbale, Uganda – November 2, 2025 In a significant move aimed at enhancing economic growth and regional collaboration, the Elgon Connect Initiative for Trade, Tourism, and Development (ECI-TTD) was officially launched today at the Mount Elgon Hotel in Mbale. The event was presided over by the Ugandan Ambassador to China, Her Excellency Ambassador Oliver Wonekha, who underscored the initiative’s potential …

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• 2 November

  UMUKUKA IV SENDS HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO THE BUNAWODYA FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF KUKU NAMBOZO CHRISTINE “KYALANI”

  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, …

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