Walubaya Simo Pierre

08/09/2025

No family is Perfect
▶️We Argue
▶️We fight
▶️We even stop talking to each other at times.
▶️But at the end, family is family
▶️The love will always be there.

07/09/2025

15/05/2025

𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀'𝐒 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 (𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎)
In the 1970s, Uganda faced severe economic hardship under the rule of President Idi Amin. His regime was marked by erratic decisions, territorial disputes with neighboring countries, and the expulsion of Indians, which led to a massive economic downturn. One of the most significant consequences was the emergence of a thriving black market known as "Magendo."

In February 1976, Idi Amin made territorial claims on Kenyan land, stating that several regions, including parts of Western Kenya, were historically part of Uganda. This angered Kenyan President Jomo Kenyatta, who responded by blocking Uganda's exports and imports through the port of Mombasa. The blockade severely impacted Uganda's economy, leading to widespread shortages of basic necessities like salt, sugar, and bread.

As a teenager, many young people like the narrator were forced to engage in smuggling goods across the Kenya-Uganda border to survive. They would carry small head-loads of coffee to Chepkube and Chapchais in Western Kenya, risking their lives to exchange them for essential goods. The Magendo economy thrived as people sought ways to circumvent the shortages and restrictions imposed by the government.

The Kenya-Uganda border was heavily guarded by Idi Amin's soldiers, who had strict instructions to shoot and kill smugglers. Despite the risks, many people continued to engage in Magendo, driven by desperation and the need to survive.

In 1978, Idi Amin's territorial ambitions led to a conflict with Tanzania. He claimed that the stretch of land between the official Uganda-Tanzania border and Kagera River belonged to Uganda, prompting President Julius Nyerere to launch a war that eventually ousted Idi Amin on April 11, 1979.

The Magendo era was a result of Idi Amin's disastrous policies and territorial disputes. The black market that emerged during this period was a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of Ugandans in the face of adversity. Today, many elderly Ugandans who witnessed this turbulent past are relieved that the country has moved beyond those challenging times.

The story of Magendo serves as a reminder of the importance of stable leadership, economic management, and diplomatic relations with neighboring countries. It also highlights the human spirit's ability to adapt and survive in the face of hardship.

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15/04/2025

𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐔𝐃𝐀
By 1940, Islam had not reached Greater Bulucheke Sub-county. Following the coming of Bwana Robert, the Baganda and Nubians in 1912, the first mosque was constructed at Bududa (Namilaama) by Jafwali Mayanja. The construction stalled due to financial constraints and Jafwali Mayanja's busy administrative schedule. However, Kaleti, Mupampala and Yunusu Kitakulu completed the construction.

Meanwhile, Jafwali Mayanja, through Said Walekula son of Shimali, was busy grooming Wakhataala son of Mangongo for political leadership. Apart from his political ambitions, Wakhataala son of Mangongo was a very respected and devout Muslim in Bulucheke area. He invited the first Imam to come to Bumwalye to start teaching Islam.

Enthusiastic about education, Said Modoi worked with Wakhataala son of Mangongo to establish the first sub-grade school at Bumwalye and the school profile of Bumwalye primary School lists Said Modoi as the first Head teacher of the school.

Wakhataala Wa Mangongo and Said Modoi were temporarily arrested for competing with the Christians by opening up the school.Despite the persecution, the Muslims continued with their religious projects by opening up mosques at Bunambazu in1952, at Hama in 1950, at Nalenda in 1961, at Nangara in 1987, at Naando and Bushinokho in 1988, among other mosques.

Similarly, Bwana Robert and the Christian sub-county Chiefs were bent on spreading Christianity and building churches. Luunza church was established at Bushika in 1911 by Mukasa. Buloobi Church of Uganda was started in 1916 by Tanekanzi Mugoya. Bumakhase Church of Uganda was started in 1914 by Daniel Mayiira. Bumasata Church of Uganda was built by Wamooto in 1914-1917. Nanyere sub-grade school started in a church building in 1912.Bulucheke sub-grade school started in a church building in 1917.

However, enrolment of learners was postponed until 1921 because we had “Inzaala Ya Motookha”(the famine which coincided with the coming of the first motor car in Bugisu Sub-region) which badly affected the population in 1917-1919.

When learners were enrolled in 1921, another disaster, in the form of a disease called Khawaali, broke out. Actually, the enrolment stabilized around 1930. By 1940, Bulucheke sub-grade school had become a primary school and the first Head teachers of the school were Wekoye (1940-1947), Muteeke (1947-1948) and Wanzala (1948-1950).

Catholics lagged behind the Protestant Church. The first Catholic Church was established at Buwashi by Bwana Wine in 1931. Shikhuyu Catholic Church was started in 1933 and Buchunya Catholic Church was established in 1937.

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12/04/2025

𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐔𝐃𝐀
The Church Missionary Society started spreading education in Buganda, and in 1903, they reported that twenty two thousand children were attending school. By 1925; the children in school were one hundred fifty seven thousand.

However, remember that Nabumali High School, the highest institution of learning in Bugisu sub-region, had just been established in 1912. Therefore, we had very few highly educated people in what is now Bududa district.

The first people to access secondary school education were Nangwale Abner, Natoolo Masaaba and Watti Namakaali. Natoolo Masaaba was dismissed from Mwiri College, Watti Namakaali was killed by a fellow student at Mwiri College and Nangwale Abner proceeded to Britain where he obtained a Diploma in Engineering from the Royal Institute of Engineering and later on became a Chartered Engineer.

On the other hand, Natoolo Masaaba, the son of Misaki Kigai, joined politics and became a Councillor in Bugisu District Council. Later on, he went to Soviet Union where he graduated with a Diploma in Political Science.

In that generation we had Wamboga Ezekiel and his sister Namono Susan. Wamboga Ezekiel did his Senior Four in Nabumali High School in 1930 and later on became Treasurer of Bugisu District Administration.

Other two distinguished personalities who accessed higher education in the 1930s were Abiasali Makuyi Kuloba from Busai and Nathan Nakasala Bikala from Bumwalye.

Alosio Kutosi from Buloome area near Buchunya Primary school was among the first primary school teachers in what is now Bududa district. His 1952 Primary Two class at Buchunya Primary School consisted of learners like Constant Kolya of Bushika and Washi of Bulobi.

Following that generation, we had people like Muyonga Samuel who completed Senior Four in Ntare School, Musaba Painento who completed Senior Four in Teso College Aloet and Kusolo Wambi who qualified as a Grade Three Teacher. Muyonga Samuel upgraded until he became a Graduate Teacher, Musaba Painento joined Waterloo University in Canada where he graduated with a Diploma in Marketing and Kusolo Wambi upgraded and became a Tutor.

The same generation had people like Wanzama Augustine from Bundesi, Mukhutsu William from Bundesi, Masifa Davies from Bushiyi and Tsapwe Fred Humphrey from Banamubi.Wanzama Augustine completed high school in Nabumali High School in 1967 where he did History, Economics and Geography and joined Makerere University to do a Bachelor's degree in Arts. Wanzama later on joined Zaria University in Nigeria where he did a Master's degree in History and Antiquities. He returned to Uganda and became Deputy Curator of Uganda Museum in Kampala.Mukhutsu William went to Namilyango College where he did Biology, Chemistry and Geography and completed high school in1967. He joined Nairobi University where he did Veterinary Medicine but unfortunately dropped out of the university. He was employed in East African Income Tax as a Regional Senior Assessor.

Masifa Davies joined Nyakasura School in 1967 for high school where he did Mathematics, Economics, History and Fine Art. He went to Nairobi University where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce. He worked with Kenya Railways as an Accountant and later on as a Manager. He returned to Uganda and worked with Uganda Oxygen.

Tsapwe Fred Humphrey joined Manjasi High School where he completed his Senior Four. He went to Uganda Technical College for high school and from there he proceeded to Makerere University for Engineering.

In addition, Mukhwana Simon Peter of Bumasata joined Nagongera Seminary and later on became a Regional Clerk of Prisons. We had very few girls who had accessed higher education. For example, the 1952 Primary Two class at Buchunya Primary School had 34 learners; and out of the 34 learners, only three (8.8 percent) were girls.

Wonekha Oliver was our first female graduate in Manjiya. She went to Namagunga Girls' School where she did her high school certificate and joined Makerere University to do a Bachelor's degree in Science, majoring in Biology and Chemistry.Another female student who did us proud was Nalubooka Elizabeth from Maboono. She joined Tororo Girls' School where she did her high school certificate and joined the Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo for a Diploma in Secondary Education.

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09/04/2025

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08/04/2025

𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐈 𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐔: 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄 𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍?
Frederick Jackson, a critic of Semei Lwakirenzi Kakungulu (1869-November 24, 1928) and his followers, stated: "They were accustomed to obedience... but outside their own country the Baganda, whether employed as agents, private servants, rickshaw boys, or porters, are arrogant, overbearing, greedy, conceited, delight in asserting themselves, and generally 'show off.'"

The allegation that, Kakungulu and his followers were greedy was proved in October 1901 when Grant sent W.W. Walker, a junior administrative officer, to stay with Kakungulu and establish why taxes were not coming from Bukedi. Walker established that Kakungulu and his followers had reduced natives to destitution. The area had no cattle, no sheep and no goats except those belonging to Kakungulu and his followers.

Harry Johnstone had arrived at Busaano (near the present day Nyondo Catholic mission) in April 1901 and had promised to recognize Kakungulu as the King of Bukedi if Kakungulu rounded up for him the Sudanese mutineers in Lango. Consequently, the colonial government reversed Harry Johnstone's decision and dismissed Kakungulu from active military service and from his official residence at Budaka due to greed and hostility to the natives.

Accordingly, Fowler instructed Kakungulu to stop levying taxes on local supplies from natives. The cultivation of shambas for support of his levy was also initiated and no hostile action without my sanction and to endeavour to live in friendly relations with the inhabitants of the area." Kakungulu used to grab land from the natives and give it to his followers as a gift. H.B. Thomas (1938), for instance, observed:

"He was giving those following him much better estate than they were getting in Buganda and he was the King of that country."

One wonders why Kakungulu was so greedy even though the British colonial government continued giving him 300 pounds until his death on November 24, 1928. Again, one wonders why Kakungulu, a person who had converted 250 soldiers to Christianity from his own forces, would be such a greedy and hostile man.

However, a man can get rich by stealing but there is a curse that accompanies the riches of a thief. For example, Kakungulu lost a herd of 1,000 cattle in a single season due to his anti-medicine beliefs.

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