Mbale, Uganda: The Umukuka of Bugisu has donated over 20 iPad tablets valued at approximately UGX 60 million to journalists and media personalities to support cultural reporting across the region.
According to Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson Steven Masiga, the devices were initially provided by the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) and later redistributed by the Umukuka to media practitioners.
Masiga said the gesture is aimed at strengthening cultural reporting and enhancing data capture within the Bugisu cultural institution.
“These are teams we worked with during the struggle to liberate this community culturally. This is a token of appreciation and support to enhance their work,” Masiga said.
He emphasised that the iPads are strictly meant for professional use in cultural reporting and should not be sold.
“Government property is not for sale. These devices should be used to support your work and serve the community better,” he added.
Full List of Beneficiaries
The following media practitioners received the iPads, as of Saturday, March 28, 2026:
- Alex Wandeba – Radio Uganda
- Paul Watala – New Vision
- Mary Kalenda – Cultural Analyst
- Isaac Bikanya – Voice One / Big FM
- Esther Namutosi – Signal FM
- Masalu Sudi – BCU FM
- Paul Kapewo – Elgon FM
- Joseph Wanzusi – Radio Maria
- Ayubu Kirinya – IUIU FM
- Musosi Medie – Bugisu Intellectual Forum
- Kadidi Abdu – Kadidi Media
- Erias Namanya – Ankole Times
- Yusuf Arafat – Arafat Updates
- Matembe Yasin – Clocktower Updates
- Fred Wambede – Daily Monitor
- John Kusolo – Nile Chronicles
- Remmy Asiteza – DailyExpress
- Nasir Ozir – Mbale Express
- Gerald Matembe – NBS TV
- Makumbi Emmanuel – Salt TV
Masiga noted that the donation is part of broader efforts by the Bugisu Cultural Institution to build capacity among media practitioners covering cultural affairs.
“Our work as a cultural institution is to build the capacity of the people we work with. This is just the beginning, many more opportunities are coming,” he said.
He urged beneficiaries to use the devices responsibly and continue promoting cultural values with professionalism and respect.
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