KAMPALA, Uganda – The spokesperson of the Bamasaaba Cultural Institution, Hon. Steven Masiga, has confirmed the contribution of the Uganda Law Reform Commission towards the forthcoming public lecture themed “The Relationship Between Citizens and the Law: The Law as a Panacea to Community Conflicts.”
Masiga noted that the cultural institution plays a central role in guiding communities on key issues, including being a watchdog for the Bamasaaba people.
“If you want to know how firm we stand, touch any Umumasaba and you will see how we respond,” he remarked.
He revealed that the institution requested the Law Reform Commission to provide translated versions of key legal texts, including the Constitution of Uganda in Lumasaba, the Cultural Leaders Act, and the Local Council Courts Act.
Speaking to The Ankole Times, Masiga said he was pleased to report that the Uganda Law Reform Commission had donated several copies of the Constitution translated into Lumasaba. These will be distributed during the public lecture scheduled for Saturday, 29 November 2025.
More than 200 invited participants, including student leaders from various universities across the region, are expected to attend.
His Highness Umukuka III Jude Mike Mudoma will preside as the Chief Guest.
Masiga further appreciated the individuals and institutions that have supported the event, noting that contributors will be recognised in upcoming bulletins.
“We do not want to leave anyone out,” he added.
