A section of the Banyakigezi at the convention yesterday. Courtesy PHOTO
By Vision Reporter
The International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB)
Convention is taking place in Toronto, Canada. It started on Thursday
and will run until Monday July 29 at the Residence Inn Toronto Downtown.
Among the key speakers at the convention are Dr. Muniini K. Mulera,
Robert Kabushenga, Phillip Odera, Prof. Joy Kwesiga and Johnson
Mujungu whose nomination to head the community was unopposed going to
into elections.
ICOB was founded out of the need to promote the cultural, social
and economic development of Banyakigezi in Uganda and in the Diaspora,
and to pass on the importance of customs, language and wisdom handed
down from forefathers to children.
The convention will receive Banyakigezi Chapter reports from Mr.
Nkunda Kabateraine (Canada), Edmond SafaliSsemugisha(UK), Dr. John
Bahana (Uganda) and Dr. Frank Byamugisha (USA).
The Banyakigezi at the convention. COURTESY PHOTOS
Odera, the CEO Stanbic Bank, highlighted the profitable agenda for Banyakigezi.
Discussions focussed on Developing Kigezi: Beyond the rhetoric;
ICOB: The next 10 years; Bakiga: Myths and realities; Techno-cultural
dilemma in relation to Kigezi; Giving back to Kigezi: The spirit of
volunteerism; Role of the Diaspora in the development of Kigezi and a
Sustainable education strategy for Kigezi
The convention concludes with an Ecumenical Worship at Uganda
Martyrs United Church of Canada and picnic at Center Island, Lake
Ontario.
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