Umukuuka we Bamasaaba Jude Mike Mudoma…Photo/IP.
Kampala, Uganda –
The Attorney General of Uganda has provided a legal opinion clarifying the status of Inzu Ya Masaba, a cultural institution representing the Bamasaba people.
According to the opinion, the institution’s former registration as a company limited by guarantee was deemed irregular.
Omar Njofu a former Kenyan cultural leader and the late Umukuuka II Bob Mushikori and afew individuals from Bamasaaba of Uganda had secretely registered the institution as a private enterprise to benefit a select few economically,an issue the Ugandan IG dismissed as irregular.
The Attorney General advised the institution to amend its status to align with the Uganda Constitution recognizing the people as Bagisu not Bamasaba.
The institution was initially registered as a company which was considered improper.
The Attorney General guided the institution to align its name with the Cultural Institutions Act.
*Controversy Surrounding Name Change:*
The decision to change the name to Bukuka Bwa Bugisu has sparked controversy with some elders threatening legal action.
They argue that the decision was made without proper consultation and may alienate certain clans.
*Reactions:*
Umukuka III Mike Jude Mudoma defended the decision stating that the change of name was both legal and necessary to align with national laws.
Some Bamasaba elders have expressed concerns and threatened legal action.
*Implications:*
The dispute may end up in court with potential implications for the institution’s leadership and governance structure.
The name change has also raised questions about community unity.
*Clarification for Kenyan and Diaspora Bamasaba:*
To clarify the situation for Bamasaba in Kenya and the diaspora the name change is part of a legal process to ensure compliance with Ugandan laws.
The decision has sparked debate and potential legal action and the institution’s leadership and governance structure may be affected.
The Attorney General’s opinion has brought attention to the complex issue of cultural identity and institutional registration in Uganda.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the institution will navigate the legal and cultural implications of the name change.
