Won Nyaci applauds Lango-Bunyoro harmony in Kiryandongo

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Jubilation and excitement marked the visit of the paramount chief of Lango (Won Nyaci), Eng. Dr Michael Moses Odongo Okune, to the Lango communities in Kiryandongo district, where he called for unity, peaceful coexistence and a stronger focus on education and development.

The visit coincided with celebrations marking 25 years of the Lango community’s presence in the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom since 2000, with the main events held on May 23, 2026, at Karuma Primary School playground in Karuma town council.

Okune urged the Lango community to continue promoting peaceful coexistence with other tribes and strengthening social harmony.

The paramount chief of Lango (Won Nyaci), His Highness Eng. Dr Michael Moses Odongo Okune toured Karuma hydro power station.

He said the renewed relationship between Lango and the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom presents an opportunity to deepen reconciliation, cultural ties and development efforts, noting that the two communities share historical ancestry.

“This visit is very significant,” he said.

He added that relations between the Lango and Bunyoro Kitara kingdoms had been revitalised through renewed intercultural cooperation, with unity movements and collaboration tracing back to the colonial era.

The paramount chief also urged the Lango community in Bunyoro Kitara kingdom to work together, coexist peacefully with other tribes and prioritise education for their children.

"I believe intermarriage occurs among the Lango and Bunyoro Kingdom; let us stay in harmony," he said.

He noted that the relationship between the two cultural institutions dates back many years, but stressed that unity and peace must continue to prevail.

Okune also commended President Yoweri Museveni for promoting economic growth through projects such as the Karuma hydropower station, road infrastructure and the Parish Development Model (PDM).

He further applauded the paramount chief of Acholi, Davi Onen Acana II, and the paramount chief of Alur, Phillip Olaroker Ubimo, for their leadership. During the visit, he also toured the Karuma hydropower station.

Call for coexistence

Joseph Komakech, the county chief in charge of Kibanda North in Kiryandongo district, represented the Bunyoro Kitara kingdom and Omukama Solomon Gafabusa Iguru at the event.

Wanyoro dancers participating at Karuma primary school playing ground.

He encouraged the Lango community to continue living harmoniously without discrimination.

Komakech said the mission by the Won Nyaci to the Bunyoro Kitara kingdom was aimed at empowering communities and restoring cultural heritage.

"We have been living together, seeking intermarriage, which means collaboration will continue to thrive," he said.

Meanwhile, Ismail Bongomin, the LCIII chairperson of Karuma town council, commended the Lango community in Karuma and Kiryandongo district for maintaining unity and resilience.

Bongomin assured the paramount chief that many members of the community were peacefully settled on land they had acquired through purchase.

Bonnie Olum, the chairperson of the Lango community in Kiryandongo district and the wider Bunyoro Kitara kingdom, said togetherness, mutual relationships, commitment and integrity remain the core values of the Lango people in the area.

He added that Lango communities living in the diaspora remain committed to preserving the traditional and cultural norms of Lango society.