Education in the West, regardless of discipline is an
applied science. Dr. Mungoma was pushing for the
much needed practical skills and not just the ability
to memorize and reproduce knowledge.
Passing the Seedling - from NAMCA to the Guest of Honor
Youth - Represented at the NAMCA AGM
The youth seminar followed and was led by our own
Vice President NAMCA Andrew Mungoma. It was
good to see the range of participants who included
former Mayor Mrs. Wesonga, Members of Parliament, District Council leaders, Clergy and Public servants. Speaking from the Diaspora was Dr. Florence
Wako-Studstill on the Educational resource Center
and Edward Wanda on the background to NAMCA
formation and now the need for a renewed vision
for Bamasaba. The gathering was also entertained by
local artists, served snacks and meals.
Planting the ERC Tree
The Kadodi Procession - With Hon. Dr. Stephen Mallinga (RIP)
[In this picture, Hon. Dr. James Mutende speaks to Guest of Honor]
Dr. Mallinga (RIP) speaking to the press.
Left is Bob Musikori, President of NAMCA
Saturday program started with the Kadodi drum
procession to the ERC tree planting by the guest of
honor. H.E the President of Uganda the invited guest
of honor was represented by the Minister Disaster
Preparedness Hon. Dr. Malinga who throughout the
day revealed intimate knowledge of Mbale and the
Lumasaba language.
The tree planting kadodi procession was followed
by the conference activities, starting with prayers,
national Anthem and the Lumasaba Anthem which
proved a challenge to sing. There may be need to
shorten and train people about it.
The President, NAMCA gave his speech and was followed by the Umukuka speech from his seated position. I was to learn that Umukuka does not stand
when addressing his subjects. Present was Hon. James
Mutende, MInister of State for Trade and Industry
who accompanied the Guest of Honor.
He is essentially a Mumasaba and the President
could not have chosen a better person to represent
him. Dr. Malinga had a good command of Lumasaba
idioms and sayings to the delight of the people.
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