Abafumambogo clan anthem launched, Clan leader puts emphasis on building clan structures

Engabu Za Tooro Cultural Troupe launching the Anthem

The clan anthem of the Abafumambogo clan “Mbogo Na Kambogo” has officially been launched at a colorful ceremony attended by hundreds of people who included the Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti the Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, Stephen Rwagweri Atwoki the clan leader of Abafumambogo in Tooro Kingdom and Hon. Ategeka James Mugarama Akiiki who is the current Bunyangabu district Chairperson.

While speaking at the official launch on Sunday, 14^th April 2019 at Engabu Za Tooro offices in Fort Portal, Rwagweri Atwoki who is also the Executive Director of Engabu Za Tooro indicated that the anthem is aimed at inspiring Abafumambogo strengthen their homes, invest in education of children and safeguard their land.

“This year (2019), more emphasis will be put on setting up clan structures at village, parish, Sub County, county and district levels so that clan mobilization is strengthened.” Said Rwagweri Atwoki.

During the clan meeting, a number of positions for the Abafumambogo clan leadership were filled by Nyakoojo John as secretary, Imelda Tibakanya as treasury, Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo as advisor and Ayesiga Muzamil as youth mobiliser.

Ategeka James speaking at the function

According to the clan head, some of the achievements registered by the clan leadership so far are composing a clan anthem, resolving conflicts among clan members, opening up cooperation with Abafumambogo of Bunyoro Kitara kingdom and visiting homes of Abafumambogo clan members to inspire them work hard and promote and preserve their heritage.

The Bunyangabu district chairperson Hon. James Ategeka Mugarama encouraged Abafumambogo clan members to work hard and improve their household income to enable them get out of poverty. The Bunyangabu district boss also appealed to Abafumambogo to invest in education.

During the clan meeting, clan members contributed money to assist running the activities of the clan like clan mobilization. The meeting was entertained by members of Engabu Za Tooro Cultural Troupe, Master Kalenzi and Ayesiga Muzamil among others.

To play or download the Abafumambogo anthem, follow the link https://soundcloud.com/engabu-zatooro/mbogo-na-kambogo-final