Bugisu Cultural Institution distributes copies of the translated Ugandan constitution

Op-Ed: In a renewed effort to promote constitutional literacy within our community, the Bamasaaba Cultural Institution wrote to the Uganda Law Reform Commission requesting support with translated versions of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda (Lumasaba translation) and the Institution of Traditional and Cultural Leaders Act, 2011.

These documents are essential for empowering our people with the knowledge needed to engage meaningfully with governance and community leadership.

The Uganda Law Reform Commission mandated by law to carry out such tasks responded positively to our request. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to its leadership for supplying the institution with over 500 books, including the translated Constitution and the Local Council Courts Act.

This generous support marks a major step forward in our ongoing campaign to strengthen legal awareness across Bugisu.

The following offices, institutions, and individuals received copies of the translated Constitution and the Local Council Courts Act. In true Oliver Twist fashion, however, our community still needs additional copies of both the Constitution and the Cultural Leaders Act to reach many more people and institutions.

Religious and cultural Leaders

• Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Mubajje
• Bugisu District Khadi, Sheikh Issa Pole
• Clan Chairpersons: Busoba, Wabwala, Bukiende
• Wambede, Minister in the Umukuka Office
• Makatu, Minister in Bukuka
• Wanyoto Chemuswa, Envoy, Bukuka
• Bishop of Mbale Diocese Wilson Nanda
• Rev. Titus Kutosi

Government and Political Leaders

• RCC Mbale City, Hon. George Wopuwa
• LCV Chairman Namisindwa, Wakweika
• Mayor Mbale City, His Lordship Namugali
• Mayor, Industrial City Division, Mr. Muhamood Masaba
• Town Clerk, Mbale City

Law Enforcement and Security

• Assistant Commissioner of Police & Elgon Surgeon, Dr. Barnabas Rubanza
• SSP Agaba Mandy, Regional CID Head, Elgon
• SP Kenneth, District Police, Mbale City
• OC Operations, Mbale City
• Deputy OC, Mbale City (Mr. Dan)

Health and Public Service

• Obbo Stephen, Director, Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
• Wanasolo Tom, Planner, Mbale Regional Referral Hospital

Media and Civil Society

• The Wopakhabulo Foundation (Ambassador Angelina)
• Ambassador Charles Madibo
• Fred Wambede, Bureau Chief, Daily Monitor
• Yasin Matembu, MD Clock Tower Updates
• Medie Musosi, CEO Bugisu Intellectual
• Journalists: Mr. Weswa Ronnie, Isaac Bikanyi, Rogers
• IUIU FM
• Elgon FM

Education Institutions

• Rose Wekomba
• Head Teacher, Musoto Primary School
• Head Teacher, Mbale High School
• Head Teacher, Mbale SSS
• Headmaster, Hamdan Girls High School
• Headmistress, North Road Primary School
• Director, MUBS Centre
• Dean, Faculty of Law (IUIU), Dr. Adeyemo
• Bamasaaba Students Associations (IUIU & Clinical Officers)

Community Leaders

• Salim Wasike, Local Leader
• Mushikor, Local Leader
• Opata, Local Leader
• Waniala Charles
• Silver Wakwaba

This initiative represents an important milestone in ensuring that our people have meaningful access to the supreme law of the land in a language they understand. Constitutional knowledge strengthens communities, enhances civic participation, and builds a foundation for a more informed and empowered Bugisu.

As we continue this work, we call upon partners, government bodies, and well-wishers to assist us with additional copies of the Lumasaba-translated Constitution and the Cultural Leaders Act. Together, we can ensure no community member is left behind.

The writer is the Spokesperson of the Bamasaaba Cultural Institution Tel: 0782 231 577

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