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UN Women, the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), Cotila, and other development partners under the Spotlight Initiative have committed to financially support the Bugisu Cultural Institution to conduct sensitisation tours in schools across the region. The development was confirmed by the spokesperson of the Bugisu Cultural Institution, Steven Masiga, who told RedPepper that the Prime Minister, Dr. Paul Mwambu, has …

Bugisu Cultural Institution leader, His Highness the Umukuuka III, Jude Mike Mudoma, has revealed that several traditional leaders in South Africa have requested Bugisu traditional surgeons to help train and participate in circumcision ceremonies in their country due to high fatality rates during the practice. Speaking during a planning meeting of traditional surgeons at the Bugisu Cultural Institution, the Umukuka …

Mbale City | Uganda The Bugisu Cultural Institution has demanded an apology from National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, for presiding over an Imbalu circumcision ceremony during his visit to Mbale on Friday, January 2, 2026. Speaking to RedPepper, the institution’s spokesperson, Steven Masiga, said Bobi Wine’s participation in the ceremony amounted …

By Our Reporter Mbale City, Uganda The Bugisu Cultural Institution has warned against attempts by individuals and groups allegedly using cultural platforms to undermine ongoing and planned government projects in the Bugisu sub-region. Speaking to this publication in Mbale City, the institution’s spokesperson, Steven Masiga, cautioned a section of the Bamasaaba community against what he described as subversive activities being …

This afternoon, the Rt. Hon. Anita Among, the NRM 2nd National Vice Chairperson (Female), together with the Party Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, convened a meeting of all NRM village chairpersons, LC leaders, and party flag bearers at all levels from the Bugusu sub-region. The engagement aimed at strengthening and empowering the party structures to take the lead in …

Butebo, Uganda — The Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero has confirmed that residents of Butebo District are fully prepared to welcome the NRM presidential flag bearer and President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is set to visit the district on Wednesday, November 12. The President is expected to address supporters at Butebo District …

SIRONKO – The National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has defended his acquisition of the land where the Mbale Industrial Park now sits, dismissing allegations that the land was grabbed from locals. While campaigning in Sironko District on his first day of the Bugisu sub-region campaign trail, President Museveni explained that the land in question had …

Bugisu has featured in many writings of this government, having contributed largely towards the liberation struggles that saw President Museveni assume office in 1986. Bugisu accommodated the president and big names of Maumbe Mukhwana and Namilundu among others, who aided the president during the tough times of the tyrannical regimes of Idi Amin Dada and Apollo Milton Obote  have appeared …

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Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has explained the circumstances surrounding the massive power outage being experienced in most districts in Bugisu subregion today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025. A brief statement issued by Jonan Kiiza, the UEDCL Head of Corporate and Stakeholders Affairs says Mbale City, Nakaloke, Budadiri, Bududa, Buwalsi, Mpoogo, Sironko Town Council, Buyombo, Manafwa and surrounding areas are the …