Bafumambogo clan of Simon Biryatega Ateenyi and Lui Nyakaana publish a book with focus on strengthening culture, promoting education and peace building

The traditional chair of the Bafumambogo clan head

Bafumambogo clan members of the Simon Biryatega Ateenyi and Lui Nyakaana lineage of Ngote and Myeri in present day Kyenjojo district have published a book which appealed to family members to focus on strengthening Tooro culture especially among young people, promote education, build peace and strengthen unity among family members.

The 24 page book detailing the lineage of Simon Biryatega and Lui Nyakaana who include the family of Kandole Phillip, family of Silas Gafabusa Ateenyi, family of Wenkya Nyansiyo, family of Yowana Bikere, family of Domitira Tibahwerwayo, family of Yosefu Kasangaki, family of Emmanuel Kasangaki, family of Damiano Mubu, family of Rosa Kakuliremu and family of Yozefu Kasangaki.

Stephen Rwagweri in a group photo with the family of Silas Ateenyi

In the publication, clan members appealed to all Bafumambogo clan members of Simon Biryatega Ateenyi and Lui Nyakaana lineage to trace for more members of the lineage and continue organizing an annual family meeting for enhanced team work and development.

According to Stephen Rwagweri Atwoki who is the Bafumambogo clan head in Tooro Kingdom and also a direct descendant of Simon Biryatega Ateenyi and Lui Nyakaana indicated that annual family meetings will enhance networking, strengthen unity, resolve family conflicts and strengthen team work for development.

During the first annual family meeting of Simon Biryatega Ateenyi and Lui Nyakaana lineage held on Saturday, 12^thMay 2018 at Mukunyu in Kyenjojo district – Tooro Kingdom an education fund was launched.  The education fund called Lui Nyakaana Education fund is aimed at assisting the underprivileged but willing and determined to study members of the Bafumambogo clan.

Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese speaking at the event

The education fund is named after the late Lui Nyakaana because he supported valued and encouraged education not only for his children but also for other community members, relatives and clan members. In addition, Lui Nyakaana respected the preservation of our African culture especially the Runyoro – Rutooro language, traditional dressing, traditional meals and respected the traditional institutions especially clans and Tooro Kingdom.

Lui Nyakaana who passed on in 1984 was buried at Mukunyu, Butiiti Sub County, Kyenjojo District – Tooro Kingdom.

The annual clan meeting was presided over by Mr. Stephen Rwagweri Atwoki who is also the Executive Director of Engabu Za Tooro (Tooro Youth Platform for Action)

The annual clan meeting was attended by hundreds of people including the Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese – Fort Portal Rt. Rev. Reuben Bizarwenda Kisembo Amooti who is also a mufumambogo, the head of the Bafumambogo clan in Kabarole district Mr. Francis Basaliza Adyeri and Mpumwirwe Alinaitwe Akiiki who is the head of the Bafumambogo clan in Mwenge County.

Engabu Za Tooro Cultural Troupe perfoming

During the one day clan meeting which started at 10am and ended at 8pm included activities like prayers led by the catholic church, introductions, a traditional meat roasting event, taking of traditional beers and entertainment with cultural music by Kigambo Moses Araali and Engabu Za Tooro Cultural Troupe.

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