Bagisu set to begin circumcision season

By Nasur WambeddeTHE Bugisu cultural board is making final arrangements for the official opening of Imbalu (circumcision) season, which is due on August 6 at Mutoto Cultural village in Mbale district.The Mbale district cultural officer, Gideon Kawuka, told The New Vision the function would be opened by the National Political Commissar, Dr. Crispus Kiyonga. Over 200 tourists from Britain, China and Korea will be among an estimated 300,000 people at the function.Kawuka said the ambassadors of France, Britain and Korea in Uganda, including the Chairman of Bungoma Cultural Board in Kenya would be among the dignitaries at the function which only takes place during even years .This years theme is “Circumcision for unity and development of the Bagisu community.