Fort Portal Mayor contributes to Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund

Fort Portal Mayor signing in the contributions book

Fort Portal Municipality mayor Rev. Kintu Willy Muhanga Ateenyi has contributed UGX 100,000 to the Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund to enable Engabu Za Tooro safeguard heritage threatened with extinction like Empaako, African folklore and Koogere Oral Traditions among others.

Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund will be used to offer at least 10 university scholarships to study Runyoro/Rutooro language to students and teachers of the language, extend Empaako programme to Basongora, Banyaruguru and Banyambooga of DRC.

The Self-Help Cultural Fund was launched on 23^rd June 2019 by Engabu Za Tooro Board of Directors led by Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali. A grand book of contributions it is placed at Engabu Za Tooro offices and an individual, a family, clan, institution or organization can sign in by contributing not less than UGX 50,000. It will be closed on November 23^rd 2019 ahead of submitting report to UNESCO in December 2019.

Tutemu Engaro contributions book along with videos, books, visual art pieces and tangible items used in Empaako naming rituals will constitute historical symbols of Empaako UNESCO inscription and safeguarding programmes which will be achieved in local and international museums.

The lion effigy of Fort Portal City

So far, millions of shillings have been contributed by people from across the country like the family of Omugurusi Isaya Kalya, the family of Dr. L.T Rubongoya, Mrs Munkancwango Beatrice, Mr and Mrs Christopher Monday Kazini, Hon. Mutunzo Peace Regis (Minister of state for Gender, Labour and Social Development and also woman MP Bunyangabu district), Rev. Richard Baguma Adyeri, Owek. Mwesige Zebidayo, Mr. Ernest Kalege, Mr and Mrs Eustakiyo Tibyolekezo Abbooki Omwitira.

Omugurusi Basaliza Rusoke (Muzeyi Kijana), Ndahura II Kashagama cultural head of Busongora Cultural Institution, Kachaina Valentine Ateenyi, Ms. Mabiiho Winfred Baguma, Ms. Kagaba Vanice, Mary Tibamwenda, Mr. Eribankya Paul, Mr. Kagoro Peter, Mr. Richard Tooro, Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali and Mr. Kazooba Nyamuhanga have also contributed massively.

People can take their contributions at Engabu Za Tooro main offices located on Plot 18, Kaija Road, Kabundaire, Fort Portal – Uganda or contact the office on +256 (0) 483 422 187, +256 (0) 772 469 751 or Email: engabuzatooro@gmail.com

Mgsr. Peter Kumaraki Araali launching Tutemu Engaro Fund

The Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund is aimed at mobilizing local contributions of Uganda Shillings 200 million towards the budget of the UNESCO co-funded project UGA 01210 aimed at safeguarding and revitalizing Empaako naming system.

The fund will also establish modern mechanisms of mobilizing collective resources and initiating community funded projects of safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Inscription and to revitalize and entrench the community spirit of self-reliance and solidarity in safeguarding the community’s own Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Engabu Za Tooro is accredited to provide advisory services to UNESCO (ICH Convention) and accredited as an observer of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Currently, the organization is co-funded by UNESCO (Intangible Heritage Fund) and local contributions to revitalize and safeguard the practice of the Empaako naming system through community self-documentation.

Omugurusi Basaliza Rusoke (Muzeyi Kijana) contributes to Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund

Muzeyi Kijana signing in the contributions book

Omugurusi Basaliza Rusoke (Muzeeyi Kijana) contributed UGX 100,000 to the Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund to enable Engabu Za Tooro safeguard heritage threatened with extinction like Empaako and Koogere Oral Traditions.

‘Muzeyi Kijana’ who is popularly known for playing golf at Tooro Golf Club is the father of the former Member of Parliament of Burahya County in Kabarole district.

Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund will be used to offer at least 10 university scholarships to study Runyoro/Rutooro language to students and teachers of the language, extend Empaako programme to Basongora, Banyaruguru and Banyambooga of DRC.

The Self-Hep Cultural Fund was launched on 23^rd June 2019 by Engabu Za Tooro Board of Directors led by Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali. A grand book of contributions it is placed at Engabu Za Tooro offices and an individual, a family, clan, institution or organization can sign in by contributing not less than UGX 50,000. It will be closed on November 23^rd 2019 ahead of submitting report to UNESCO in December 2019.

Tutemu Engaro contributions book along with videos, books, visual art pieces and tangible items used in Empaako naming rituals will constitute historical symbols of Empaako UNESCO inscription and safeguarding programmes which will be achieved in local and international museums.

So far, millions of shillings have been contributed by people from across the country like the family of Omugurusi Isaya Kalya, the family of Dr. L.T Rubongoya, Mrs Munkancwango Beatrice, Mr and Mrs Christopher Monday Kazini, Hon. Mutunzo Peace Regis (Minister of state for Gender, Labour and Social Development and also woman MP Bunyangabu district), Rev. Richard Baguma Adyeri, Owek. Mwesige Zebidayo, Mr. Ernest Kalege, Mr and Mrs Eustakiyo Tibyolekezo Abbooki Omwitira.

Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali launching Tutemu Engaro

Muhereza Valentine Kachaina of TV West, Ndahura II Kashagama cultural head of Busongora Cultural Institution, Rev. Kintu Muhanga Willy (Mayor Fort Portal Municipality), Ms. Mabiiho Winfred Baguma, Ms. Kagaba Vanice, Mary Tibamwenda, Mr. Eribankya Paul, Mr. Kagoro Peter, Mr. Richard Tooro, Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali and Mr. Kazooba Nyamuhanga have also contributed massively.

People can take their contributions at Engabu Za Tooro main offices located on Plot 18, Kaija Road, Kabundaire, Fort Portal – Uganda or contact the office on +256 (0) 483 422 187, +256 (0) 772 469 751 or Email: engabuzatooro@gmail.com

The Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund is aimed at mobilizing local contributions of Uganda Shillings 200 million towards the budget of the UNESCO co-funded project UGA 01210 aimed at safeguarding and revitalizing Empaako naming system.

The fund will also establish modern mechanisms of mobilizing collective resources and initiating community funded projects of safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Inscription and to revitalize and entrench the community spirit of self-reliance and solidarity in safeguarding the community’s own Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Engabu Za Tooro is accredited to provide advisory services to UNESCO (ICH Convention) and accredited as an observer of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Currently, the organization is co-funded by UNESCO (Intangible Heritage Fund) and local contributions to revitalize and safeguard the practice of the Empaako naming system through community self-documentation.

Family of late L.T Rubongoya contribute a million shillings for safeguarding heritage

Eng. Deo Rubongoya writing in the contributions book 

The family of Dr. L.T Rubongoya has contributed one million shillings to the Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund to safeguard heritage threatened with extinction like Empaako and Koogere Oral Traditions

Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund will be used to offer at least 10 university scholarships to study Runyoro/Rutooro language to students and teachers of the language, extend Empaako programme to Basongora, Banyaruguru and Banyambooga of DRC.

The family contribution was brought at Engabu Za Tooro offices on Saturday, 30^th June, 2019 by Eng. Deo Rubongoya, Mrs. Rubongoya Regina Akiiki and Kyaruhinda Joseph Araali.

The late Dr. L.T Rubongoya who was an accomplished Runyoro – Rutooro author is well known for publishing many Runyoro – Rutooro books like Runyoro – Rutooro English dictionary titled “Katondogorozi”, a modern Runyoro – Rutooro grammar and Naaho Nuubo: The ways of our ancestors among others

A grand book of contributions was launched on 23^rd June 2019 and it is placed at Engabu Za Tooro offices. An individual, a family, clan, institution or organization can sign in by contributing not less than UGX 50,000. It will be closed on November 23^rd 2019 ahead of submitting report to UNESCO in December 2019.

Tutemu Engaro contributions book along with videos, books, visual art pieces and tangible items used in Empaako naming rituals will constitute historical symbols of Empaako UNESCO inscription and safeguarding programmes which will be achieved in local and international museums.

So far, millions of shillings have been contributed by people from across the country like the family of Omugurusi Isaya Kalya, Mrs Munkancwango Beatrice, Mr and Mrs Christopher Monday Kazini, Hon. Mutunzo Peace Regis (Minister of state for Gender, Labour and Social Development and also woman MP Bunyangabu district), Rev. Richard Baguma Adyeri, Owek. Mwesige Zebidayo, Mr. Ernest Kalege, Mr and Mrs Eustakiyo Tibyolekezo Abbooki Omwitira.

Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali launching Tutemu Engaro

Muhereza Valentine Kachaina of TV West, Ndahura II Kashagama cultural head of Busongora Cultural Institution, Omugurusi Basaliza Rusoke (Muzeeyi Kijana), Rev. Kintu Muhanga Willy (Mayor Fort Portal Municipality), Ms. Mabiiho Winfred Baguma, Ms. Kagaba Vanice, Mary Tibamwenda, Mr. Eribankya Paul, Mr. Kagoro Peter, Mr. Richard Tooro, Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali and Mr. Kazooba Nyamuhanga have also contributed massively.

People can take their contributions at Engabu Za Tooro main offices located on Plot 18, Kaija Road, Kabundaire, Fort Portal – Uganda or contact the office on +256 (0) 483 422 187, +256 (0) 772 469 751 or Email: engabuzatooro@gmail.com

The Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund is aimed at mobilizing local contributions of Uganda Shillings 200 million towards the budget of the UNESCO co-funded project UGA 01210 aimed at safeguarding and revitalizing Empaako naming system.

The fund will also establish modern mechanisms of mobilizing collective resources and initiating community funded projects of safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Inscription and to revitalize and entrench the community spirit of self-reliance and solidarity in safeguarding the community’s own Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Engabu Za Tooro is accredited to provide advisory services to UNESCO (ICH Convention) and accredited as an observer of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Currently, the organization is co-funded by UNESCO (Intangible Heritage Fund) and local contributions to revitalize and safeguard the practice of the Empaako naming system through community self-documentation.

Uganda State Minister for Culture contributes to Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund

Peace Mutunzo signing in the contributions book

Uganda State Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development in charge of culture Hon. Mutunzo Peace Regis contributed UGX 500,000 to Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund on the official launch of the Self-Help Cultural Fund on Sunday 23^rd June, 2019 at Gardens Restaurant in Fort Portal – Uganda to enable Engabu Za Tooro safeguard heritage threatened with extinction like Empaako and Koogere Oral Traditions.

So far, millions of shillings have been contributed by people from across the country like the family of Omugurusi Isaya Kalya, the family of Dr. L.T Rubongoya, Mrs Munkancwango Beatrice, Mr and Mrs Christopher Monday Kazini, Mutunzo Peace Regis, Rev. Richard Baguma Adyeri, Owek. Mwesige Zebidayo, Mr. Ernest Kalege, Mr and Mrs Eustakiyo Tibyolekezo Abbooki Omwitira.

Muhereza Valentine Kachaina of TV West, Ndahura II Kashagama cultural head of Busongora Cultural Institution, Omugurusi Basaliza Rusoke (Muzeeyi Kijana), Rev. Kintu Muhanga Willy (Mayor Fort Portal Municipality), Ms. Mabiiho Winfred Baguma, Ms. Kagaba Vanice, Mary Tibamwenda, Mr. Eribankya Paul, Mr. Kagoro Peter, Mr. Richard Tooro, Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali and Mr. Kazooba Nyamuhanga have also contributed massively.

The minimum amount a person can contribute to the Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund is UGX 50,000 and write their name in Tutemu Engaro contributions book which will be kept at the UNESCO Museum in Paris, France for generations.

Collective contributions as a family or clan are also encouraged and contributions can also be in other forms like cows and goats among others. 

People can take their contributions at Engabu Za Tooro main offices located on Plot 18, Kaija Road, Kabundaire, Fort Portal – Uganda or contact the office on +256 (0) 483 422 187, +256 (0) 772 469 751 or Email: info@engabuzatooro.or.ug, engabuzatooro@gmail.com

Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali officially launching Tutemu Engaro

The Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund is aimed at mobilizing local contributions of Uganda Shillings 200 million towards the budget of the UNESCO co-funded project UGA 01210 aimed at safeguarding and revitalizing Empaako naming system.

Tutemu Engaro fund will also be used to sponsor at least 10 university degrees in Runyoro – Rutooro language by 2023 as part of the overall programme of safeguarding Empaako heritage as submitted to UNESCO at nomination for inscription.

The fund will also establish modern mechanisms of mobilizing collective resources and initiating community funded projects of safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Inscription and to revitalize and entrench the community spirit of self-reliance and solidarity in safeguarding the community’s own Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Engabu Za Tooro is accredited to provide advisory services to UNESCO (ICH Convention) and accredited as an observer of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Currently, the organization is co-funded by UNESCO (Intangible Heritage Fund) and local contributions to revitalize and safeguard the practice of the Empaako naming system through community self-documentation.

Lyric's of the Abafumambogo Clan Anthem

Itwe abafumbogo nitukigumya tuti
Zaali mbogo zaali nkanga

Iwe mbogo na kambogo
Tworoole abbana baitu
Tubeegese engeso z'owaitu

Tulindege ekirale ky' abafumambogo
mumirimo n'obwembezi
Zaali mbogo zaali nkanga

Iwe mbogo na kambogo butoosa oijege
Zaali mbogo zaali nkanga

Abafumambogo
Mmanzi isingura byoona

Olindege ekitiinisa eki
Mubumanzi kulinda ihanga
Mwirungu kuraba mumahwa
Tunyweze engabu yaitu
Omunyanja kuraba mubigonzi
Zaali mbogo zaali nkanga

Itwe abafumbogo nitukigumya tuti
Zaali mbogo zaali nkanga

Ekikoro kyaitu tukirindege
Tuteereerre abaana baitu
Kulinda Itaka
Tulorerrege amaraaro
Twombeke amaka
Tuheererre abaana baitu
Zaali mbogo zaali nkanga

Itwe abafumbogo nitukigumya tuti
Zaali mbogo zaali nkanga

Tuhanurrege oruganda rwaitu
Omunganda zanyakaganda
Twebugege ba' isenkuru itwe
Nyakaana, Rutunda, Kituku, Muganwa, Kasija
Na' abandi bakatwebembera
Zaali mbogo zaali nkanga

People contributing to Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund to safeguard heritage

Kachaina Valentine contributing  towards the Fund

Since its official launch on Sunday 23^rd June, 2019, people have started contributing massively to the Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund to safeguard heritage threatened with extinction like Empaako and Koogere Oral Traditions.

So far, over 5 million shillings have been contributed by the family of Omugurusi Isaya Kalya, the family of Dr. L.T Rubongoya, Mrs Munkancwango Beatrice, Mr and Mrs Christopher Monday Kazini, Mutunzo Peace Regis, Rev. Richard Baguma Adyeri, Owek. Mwesige Zebidayo, Mr. Ernest Kalege, Mr and Mrs Eustakiyo Tibyolekezo Abbooki Omwitira.

Muhereza Valentine Kachaina of TV West, Ndahura II Kashagama cultural head of Busongora Cultural Institution, Omugurusi Basaliza Rusoke (Muzeeyi Kijana), Rev. Kintu Muhanga Willy (Mayor Fort Portal Municipality), Ms. Mabiiho Winfred Baguma, Ms. Kagaba Vanice, Mary Tibamwenda, Mr. Eribankya Paul, Mr. Kagoro Peter, Mr. Richard Tooro, Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali and Mr. Kazooba Nyamuhanga have also contributed massively.

The minimum amount a person can contribute to the Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund is UGX 50,000 and write their name in Tutemu Engaro contributions book which will kept at the UNESCO Museum in Paris, France for generations.

Collective contributions as a family or clan are also encouraged and contributions can also be in other forms like cows and goats among others. 

Omugurusi Basaliza Rusoke (Muzeeyi Kijana) contributing 

People can take their contributions at Engabu Za Tooro main offices located on Plot 18, Kaija Road, Kabundaire, Fort Portal – Uganda or contact the office on +256 (0) 483 422 187, +256 (0) 772 469 751 or Email: info@engabuzatooro.or.ug, engabuzatooro@gmail.com

The Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund is aimed at mobilizing local contributions of Uganda Shillings 200 million towards the budget of the UNESCO co-funded project UGA 01210 aimed at safeguarding and revitalizing Empaako naming system.

Tutemu Engaro fund will also be used to sponsor at least 10 university degrees in Runyoro – Rutooro language by 2023 as part of the overall programme of safeguarding Empaako heritage as submitted to UNESCO at nomination for inscription.

The fund will also establish modern mechanisms of mobilizing collective resources and initiating community funded projects of safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Inscription and to revitalize and entrench the community spirit of self-reliance and solidarity in safeguarding the community’s own Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Engabu Za Tooro is accredited to provide advisory services to UNESCO (ICH Convention) and accredited as an observer of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Currently, the organization is co-funded by UNESCO (Intangible Heritage Fund) and local contributions to revitalize and safeguard the practice of the Empaako naming system through community self-documentation.

Engabu Za Tooro boss installed as CIOFF Uganda President, to focus on institutional strengthening and popularizing CIOFF across the country

CIOFF Africa President officially installing CIOFF Uganda President

The Executive Director Engabu Za Tooro, Stephen Rwagweri Atwoki was yesterday Sunday 22^nd, June 2019 installed as the CIOFF Uganda President from 2019 to 2022 by the CIOFF Africa President Prince Isaac Yamekue from Cameroon at a colorful ceremony attended by thousands at Garden’s Restaurant, Fort Portal – Uganda.

“The three years as the CIOFF President, I will focus more on CIOFF Uganda institutional strengthening and popularizing CIOFF across Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Ministry of Culture and Uganda National Commission for UNESCO.” Said Stephen Rwagweri Atwoki while speaking after being presented the instruments of power by the CIOFF Africa President.

Uganda communities who showcased their Folkart, folk dance and folk music at Garden’s Restaurant - Fort Portal were the Banyoro, Batooro, Batagwenda, Bakhonzo, Bamba/Babwisi, Batuku, Basongora, Banyankole, Banyabindi, Bagungu, Mpanga SS Heritage Club and Kagote Adventist SS Heritage Club.

Engabu Za Tooro Cultural Troupe performing at the event

The Uganda minister of Culture Ms. Peace Mutunzo Akiiki who was the chief guest promised to work with CIOFF Uganda to encourage the people embrace culture since it can be used to uplift people’s livelihoods by generating income through tourism.

“The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development will work hand in hand with the President of CIOFF Uganda Stephen Rwagweri Atwoki to promote the use of culture for tourism to enable people uplift their livelihoods by generating income from culture related industries like folklore.” Said Ms. Peace Mutunzo Akiiki.

The minister added, “As a tourism city, the government of Uganda will soon set up a one stop cultural centre in Fort Portal City which will focus on documenting and revitalizing indigenous languages and  promoting folklore.”

The function was also attended by the Mayor Fort Portal Municipality Kintu Willy Muhanga Ateenyi, Member of Parliament Fort Portal Municipality Ruhunda Alex Akiiki, Bunyangabu Chairperson Ategeka James Mugarama Akiiki, Engabu Za Tooro Board Chairperson Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali, Senior Culture Officer in the Uganda Ministry of Culture Hajat Hajara Nalubega, Daniel Kaweesi from Uganda National Commission for UNESCO, Tooro elders like Isaaya Kalya Atwoki and Rev. Richard Baguma Adyeri among others.

Some of the revelers at the event

While speaking at the same function, Bozoa Gervais Cebeye, the delegate of the festival committee on CIOFF Africa from Ivory Coast officially passed on the official invitation from the President CIOFF International Mr. Phillipe Beaussant to CIOFF Uganda to attend CIOFF international folklore festival “Folkloriades” in Russia from July – Augusts, 2020 which is an opportunity for Uganda folk artists to showcase their folk art, folk music and folk dance to the world.

During the same event, Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund was also launched and over UGX 5 millions was realized. Tutemu Engaro Self-Help Cultural Fund is still ongoing and the public can contribute towards safeguarding and revitalizing their very own heritage threatened with extinction like Empaako Intangible Cultural Heritage by contributing to the fund at Engabu Za Tooro main offices located on Plot 18, Kaija Road, Kabundaire, Fort Portal – Uganda or contact the office on +256 (0) 483 422 187, +256 (0) 772 469 751 or Email: info@engabuzatooro.or.ug, engabuzatooro@gmail.com

Engabu Za Tooro was selected by the International Council of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts (CIOFF) to host a global event on folklore in Uganda.

Fort Portal Municipality Mayor contributing towards Tutemu Engaro Fund

The global event was aimed at hosting CIOFF Africa leaders, showcasing and filming representative Uganda’s folklore heritage and installing Uganda’s CIOFF Associate status towards establishment of CIOFF Uganda Section.

Engabu Za Tooro is accredited to provide advisory services to UNESCO (ICH Convention) and accredited as an observer of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Currently, the organization is co-funded by UNESCO (Intangible Heritage Fund) and local contributions to revitalize and safeguard the practice of the Empaako naming system through community self-documentation.

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