All posts tagged "Steven Masiga"
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400NationalBugisu surgeons set for Imbalu mission in South Africa, Eswatini
Bugisu Cultural Institution plans to send trained traditional surgeons to South Africa and Eswatini to conduct safe Imbalu circumcision ceremonies and reduce...
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1.0KBig StoryBugisu cultural leaders demand apology from Bobi Wine over Imbalu ceremony
Bugisu Cultural Institution has demanded an apology from Bobi Wine for presiding over an Imbalu circumcision ceremony in Mbale, saying the act...
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376NationalDon’t use culture to fight gov’t projects – Bugisu leaders warn
Bugisu cultural institution has warned against illegal groups using cultural structures to undermine government projects, dismissing unauthorised fundraising for a public university.
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906NewsBamasaaba cultural leaders pledge protection of widows’ and children’s rights
Mbale, Uganda: The Bamasaaba cultural institution has pledged to actively defend the rights of its people, particularly widows and children, ensuring access...
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774OP-EDWhy Ugandans should worry about impugned, expunged laws in contemporary times
By Steven Masiga There are several principles of law-making that countries must follow, and if lawmakers gloss over them, it may lead...
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1.2KNewsUmukuka urges learners to embrace HIV testing, reject abuse
Mbale, Uganda: His Highness the Umukuka III, Jude Mike Mudoma, has urged school learners across Masaabaland to voluntarily test for HIV in...
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3.0KNationalBamasaaba Cultural Institution, MP Nambeshe clash over 2024 Imbalu festival funds
Mbale, Uganda: The leadership of the Bamasaaba cultural institution has dismissed as misleading and politically motivated claims by Manjiya County MP, Hon....
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2.0KNationalBamasaaba urged to embrace traditional dialogue for resolving cultural disputes
Mbale City, Uganda: The Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda, His Lordship Dr. Flavian Zeija, has urged the Bamasaaba and other cultural institutions...
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2.3KNewsEC rallies cultural institutions to champion voter education for 2026 elections
Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has directed cultural and traditional institutions across Uganda to work closely with regional and district returning...
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2.2KNewsBamasaaba cultural leaders push for fair pay, contracts for journalists
Mbale City, Uganda: The Bamasaaba cultural institution has called on media owners in the Bugisu sub-region and beyond to improve the welfare...
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1.2KFeaturesREVEALED: Why Gov’t changed name from Inzuyamasaaba to Bugisu Cultural Institution
Mbale, Uganda: Through this DailyExpress series, I will explore the rich cultural heritage of the Bagisu, also known colloquially as the Bamasaaba...
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1.8KNationalUmukuka III to feed over one million students at historic educational conference
Namisindwa, Uganda:- The Umukuka III of the Bamasaaba people, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, is set to feed more than one million...
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953NationalUmukuka halts issuance of marriage certificates to underage couples
Mbale, Uganda: The Bamasaaba cultural institution has outlawed the issuance of Customary Marriage Certificates to underage individuals, particularly school-going learners, as part...
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7.1KEducationBamasaaba to host landmark educational conference in September
Mbale City, Uganda: The Bamasaaba Cultural Institution has announced plans to host a major educational conference in September 2025, targeting primary and...
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1.0KNewsBamasaaba Cultural Institution sound alarm over rising mental health crisis in Bugisu
Mbale, Uganda: The Bamasaaba cultural institution has raised serious concern over the rising cases of mental health breakdown among youth and adults...
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907NewsNakaloke HM, students, push for ‘Shisakati Program’ to strengthen Bamasaaba cultural values
Mbale, Uganda: The Headmistress and students of Nakaloke Senior Secondary School in Mbale have petitioned the Bamasaaba cultural institution under Umukuka III...
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1.4KNewsMuseveni fulfills vehicle pledge to Umukuka
Manafwa, Uganda: The Bamasaaba cultural institution has officially received two government-provided vehicles for His Highness Umukuka III Jude Mike Mudoma, fulfilling a...
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1.1KNewsUmukuka sparks debate with introduction of virginity certificates for school girls
Mbale, Uganda: His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, Umukuka III of the Bamasaaba people, is considering introducing ‘Virginity Certificates’ as part of a...
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1.5KOP-EDWhy spokespersons are the eyes, ears, and defenders of their organizations
By Steven Masiga Spokespersons occupy a vital role within any organization, acting as the official mouthpiece, guardian of reputation, and interpreter of...
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1.4KNationalBamasaaba task Bukuka to lead civic education ahead of 2026 elections
Mbale City, Uganda: The Bamasaaba community in Mbale has petitioned the cultural institution of the Bamasaaba, Bukuka, to take a central role...
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985NewsEmbrace govt education loans to stay in school, Umukuka tells Bamasaaba students
Mbale, Uganda: The Umukuka III of the Bamasaaba, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, has called on learners across Masaabaland to embrace government-funded...
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1.2KOpinion
Op-Ed: Accused persons are innocent until proven guilty, let’s not victimize them
By Steven Masiga As Uganda enters another electoral cycle ahead of the 2026 general elections, I feel compelled to raise awareness about...
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1.1KNewsBugisu, Busoga and Teso cultural leaders back EU-funded reforestation project
Jinja, Uganda: Cultural leaders from Bugisu, Busoga, and Teso have pledged to rally their communities behind a major reforestation drive funded by...
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1.1KNationalUmukuka urges women to lead tree planting initiative as EU-funded project launches in Jinja
Jinja City, Uganda: The Umukuka III of the Bamasaaba, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, has called on women across Masaabaland and Uganda...