Umukuuka III was one of a few African political and cultural leaders invited to President Trump’s week-long inauguration festivities  Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Uwelukoosi Jude Mike Mudoma, the Umukuuka III of the Bamasaaba/Bagisu, has secured a partnership with a United States business firm interested in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and …
Read More »Bamasaaba launch first Imbalu since Covid
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of people Saturday thronged Mutoto Cultural Ground in Industrial City Division of Mbale City for the official launch of the Imbalu (circumcision) ceremony in Bugisu sub-region. The cultural circumcision rites are held every even year and Saturday’s ceremony is the first since Uganda …
Read More »Bagisu Circumcision Ceremonies to Proceed Without Cultural Leader
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The communities under the cultural boundaries of Inzu ya Masaaba; the cultural institution of the Bamasaaba, have resolved to hold this year’s circumcision ceremonies without a cultural leader. This came after attempts to have a legitimate leader to succeed the late Bob Mushikori all …
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