Tag Archives: Kadodi

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Inzu Yamasaba cultural institution has announced a ban on traditional Kadodi processions along major routes in Mbale, Bududa, and Manafwa districts ahead of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s visit to the Bugisu region today. The president is scheduled to visit Bududa to engage with stakeholders and …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has banned the traditional Imbalu dance popularly known as Kadodi in Mbale City.  Asumin Nasike, the Mbale City Commissioner, announced the ban on Thursday. She said the ban stemmed from the increased number of crimes committed by the Kadodi dancers. She cited an incident …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Inzu Ya Bamasaba cultural institution has officially banned the use of sharp objects such as machetes and knives during the traditional circumcision alias Kadodi processions. The announcement was made Wednesday, by Wilson Watila, the Chairman of Imbalu (Circumcision) at Inzu Yamasaba, and a former Bududa District …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bugisu region is at the risk of registering a spike in COVID-19 infections because of uncontrolled traditional circumcision (Imbalu) celebrations. Our reporter can confirm that Imbalu celebrations are taking place across Bugisu districts comprising Bududa, Manafwa and Mbale in disregard of the Standard Operating …