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The Umukuuka of Bugisu, His Royal Highness (HRH) Sir Jude Mike Mudoma, on Friday, September 26, 2025, held a press conference in Mbale City to dismiss claims that a new Umukuuka had been elected to replace him as the cultural leader of Inzu Ya Masaaba (IYM).
Mudoma described the reports as “fake news” circulating in the region, stressing that he remains the rightful Umukuuka III.
“These people, we don’t know where they came from. They are claiming to have elected another Umukuuka IV, yet I am still on the throne. I have so far served two years and still have three more before handing over,” he said.
The cultural leader clarified that his authority as Umukuuka of Bugisu is not affected by the activities of IYM, whose legal status remains that of an association, whether incorporated or unincorporated.
He emphasized that while he has no objection to IYM electing its leaders to manage its affairs as an association, the group should not attempt to present itself as the institution of the Umukuuka, which is a Corporation Sole established under the Institution of Traditional or Cultural Leaders Act (Cap 242).
Mudoma further noted that the High Court in Mbale stopped his first election in 2020 they held fresh elections and now he has so far served 2 years as still has more three that’s when he will leave for Umukuuka IV.
“The institutional status of the Umukuuka of Bugisu was clarified through a corrigendum gazetted by Gender, Labour and Social Development Minister Hon. Betty Amongi Ongom in April 2025. The correction was not about a change of name for Inzu Ya Masaaba, but to reflect the status of the Umukuuka as an institution of a traditional or cultural leader in Bugisu,” he explained.
He assured the people of Bugisu that he is in full control of the situation and urged them to remain calm and continue engaging in productive economic activities to build Bugisu.
