His Highness Sir Jude Mike Mudoma, the Umukuuka III King of the Bugisu Kingdom meets Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya,county officials,MCAs,the Bukusu community leaders and clan chairmen on Wednesday April,29 at Trans Nzoia county headquarters.
The king was accompanied by members of his cabinet from Uganda and Kenya led by the Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sylvester Bifwoli Wakoli……Photo/Alex Wekesa
KITALE,Kenya
By Alex Wekesa
His Highness Sir Jude Mike Mudoma, the Umukuuka III and King of the Bugisu Kingdom has expressed concern over the persistent disunity between the Bagisu community of Uganda and the Bukusu community in Kenya.
The king of Bugisu kingdom called for renewed efforts to bridge the divide and restore a shared sense of identity among the Baamasaba people.
Accompanied by his cabinet to Trans Nzoia County where he met the clan chairmen, the King reaffirmed his commitment to fostering unity and cohesion between the Bugisu and Bukusu people.
He traced the origins of the division to the colonial era in both Kenya and Uganda, noting that “divide and rule” policies sowed seeds of separation and mistrust among the Baamasaba people.
The king emphasized that the two communities share a common ancestry and should not be divided by artificial borders created by the colonial regime.
“Whether they are Bagisu in Uganda or Babukusu in Kenya, they are all my people. It is my responsibility to bring them together so that each one sees the other as a brother,” he said.
The Umukuuka further observed that prolonged disunity has contributed to economic challenges leaving many community members struggling with poverty.
He urged Bamasaaba community to embrace peace, unity and brotherhood and to work collectively in mobilizing resources to improve livelihoods and secure a better future for coming generations.
He also warned against the gradual erosion of cultural identity among the Baamasaba, noting that the abandonment of traditional values in favor of foreign retrogressive cultures has contributed to moral decline.
The king challenged the community in Kenya,Uganda and the diaspora to reconnect with their roots, uphold their traditions, and use their shared heritage as a foundation for unity and development.
Additionally, the Umukuuka called for the preservation and use of the native Lumasaaba language as a key pillar of cultural cohesion.
On environmental conservation, he expressed concern over the degradation of water catchment areas and urged communities to plant and nurture trees as a way of safeguarding the environment for future generations.
The visit by His Highness Umukuuka III Sir Jude Mike Mudoma in Kenya is historic, marking a significant step in his efforts to bring together the once-divided Bagisu and Bukusu communities and foster unity.
It is widely seen as a symbol of renewed hope, signaling the beginning of restored peace, stronger ties and a shared future among the Baamasaba people.
Earlier on his highness Umukuuka Sir Mudoma had paid a courtesy call to the Governor of Trans Nzoia George Natembeyas office where they shared diverse issues affecting the community that occupies Eastern and Western Uganda.
Present at the meeting were the TransNzoia county CECM members,chief officers,top county government official,clan chairmen and emminent eldrs from Trans Nzoia County.
The King is expected to meet Bamasaaba leaders and clan chairmen in Bungoma County before concluding his trip in the two regions of Western Kenya.
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