Bugisu Cultural Institution Spokesperson welcomes President Museveni’s support against detractors
“We fully associate ourselves with the President’s position on the protection of cultural space. We are working not decorating airwaves with insults,” he said.
Mbale: The spokesperson of the Bugisu Cultural Institution, Mr. Steven Masiga, has strongly welcomed President Yoweri Museveni’s recent remarks condemning individuals attempting to undermine traditional leadership across Uganda.
While delivering a message through Hon. Dr. Peace Mutuuzo, the State Minister for Gender, President Museveni assured the King of the Banyala Chiefdom, Capt. Kimeze, of his government’s commitment to protecting cultural institutions from sabotage and detractors.
In response, Mr. Masiga praised the President’s stance and emphasized that Bukuka, the cultural institution of the Bamasaaba people, has also faced similar attacks.
“Some of the individuals fighting Bukuka are well known to us. We know who funds them and where they operate from. They fear the unity that the cultural institution brings to our people. But our core mandate remains community unity and that’s what we are focused on,” Masiga stated.
He criticized certain individuals allegedly using government airtime on radio stations to attack the institution.
“If those using public airtime to abuse us do not retract their statements within 10 hours, we shall have no option but to bring our concerns directly to the government. Some of these individuals are public servants and should act responsibly,” he added.
Masiga reiterated that Bukuka is dedicated to mobilizing the Bamasaaba people to actively engage in government programs, not petty quarrels.
“We fully associate ourselves with the President’s position on the protection of cultural space. We are working not decorating airwaves with insults,” he said.
Masiga went on to highlight key achievements under the Bukuka leadership they have successfully lobbied government for over UGX 10 billion for the construction of a Bamasaaba Cultural Centre.
‘’Through Chinese support, the institution delivered items worth UGX 100 million to displaced persons in Bunambutye camp, Bulambuli, following landslides and initiated renovation of the palace, including a new annex building, at a cost of UGX 70 million,’’ he stated.
Masiga also said they petitioned UNESCO to register the Imbalu circumcision ritual as an intangible cultural heritage, signed multiple MoUs with universities to secure free higher education and bursaries for Bamasaaba students and currently mobilizing for an educational conference expected to attract thousands of Bamasaaba parents and learners.
Masiga concluded by noting that such development efforts have sparked envy among some detractors, but assured the public that the institution will remain focused.
“Our work speaks for itself. We’re mobilizing, educating, and building. That’s what Bukuka is about. We shall not be distracted,” he said.
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