The Ibanda University Council has elected the Umukuka III of the Bamasaba people to its council.
Umukuka III, Jude Mike Mudoma, will represent the interests of all traditional and cultural leaders on the university council.
The spokesperson of the Bamasaba Cultural Institution, Steven Masiga, confirmed the development, saying the cultural leader, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, has already received his commission, signed by the Vice Chancellor of Ibanda University, Professor James Opolot.
The cultural leader of the Bamasaba people will represent over 15 cultural institutions in Uganda on the university council.
The Bamasaba people are elated with the appointment of their cultural leader to the university council. Writing from Namisindwa, Hon. Irene Khainza, also a minister in Inzu Ya Masaba, was full of praise for the cultural leader.
Hon. Vincent Waboya and Hon. Wilson Watila also expressed their happiness over the election of Umukuka to the university council.
Commissioners of the Ministry of Agriculture, Hon. Dr. Paul Mwambu, and Commissioner Andrew Masaba of the Ministry of Water also relayed their congratulations to the university and His Highness.
Congratulations also came from the Bamasaba diaspora. The United Kingdom Bamasaba President, Hon. Michael Materesi, congratulated the cultural leader upon this appointment and wished him good health as he serves the university. Prof. Florence Walokoso, on behalf of the Bamasaba community in the United States and Canada, also conveyed her congratulations to the cultural leader upon election to the Ibanda University Council.
The Kenyan Bamasaba chapter, represented by Hon. Agnes Wache, also relayed their appreciation.
The spokesperson of the Bamasaba Cultural Institution, Steven Masiga, said His Highness Jude Mudoma is a scientist by training and holds a master’s degree in forestry from Makerere University, on top of other qualifications obtained from various universities outside Uganda.
Therefore, he is very familiar with university engagements. His Highness, the Umukuka, also previously served as a board member of the Uganda Electricity Board.
