His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, the Umukuka of the Bamasaba people, will lead a 20-member delegation of cultural and business representatives to China for a 10-day working tour from October 19 to October 30, 2026. The delegation will participate in the BRICS Dialogue at the Shandong International Trade and Investment Meeting, under the auspices of China Trade Connect. This visit aims to strengthen cultural and business ties between the Bamasaba community and Chinese counterparts.
The delegation will comprise cultural leaders, businesspeople, and representatives of the Bamasaba Cultural Institution. Notable members include Dr. Paul Mwambu, Prime Minister of the Bamasaba Cultural Institution; Hon Steven Masiga, spokesperson of the institution; Hajji Kassim Bikala, a businessman in Mbale City; Mubarak Londa of Bam Shopping Centre; Prof Florence Wakoko, Bamasaba Cultural Ambassador to the United States; and Hon Kimanai Robert, envoy for Global and Strategic Partnerships in the Bamasaba Cultural Institution.
The delegation will be received in Shandong Province, in Linzhou City, where it will engage with Chinese cultural and business leaders during the visit. The Bamasaba Cultural Institution spokesperson, Steven Masiga, confirmed that the delegation intends to use the visit to promote Bamasaba culture and explore opportunities for stronger business relations. Masiga emphasized that historically, China has been a very important cultural and historical land.
The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for the Bamasaba Cultural Institution to showcase its cultural heritage while exploring potential partnerships and investment opportunities with Chinese counterparts. The delegation will engage several cultural figures in China, marketing Bamasaba culture and business ties to others. This trip is a strategic move to foster global partnerships and enhance the Bamasaba community's presence internationally.
The Bamasaba Cultural Institution's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Hon Michael Materesi, will also join the delegation, alongside several other business representatives. The diverse composition of the delegation underscores the institution's commitment to leveraging global connections for cultural exchange and economic growth. By engaging with Chinese cultural and business leaders, the Bamasaba community aims to establish meaningful relationships.
The BRICS Dialogue at the Shandong International Trade and Investment Meeting offers a platform for the Bamasaba delegation to interact with influential stakeholders in China. This engagement could lead to mutually beneficial partnerships, enhancing the socio-economic development of the Bamasaba community. The institution's proactive approach to global outreach reflects its vision for a more interconnected and prosperous future.
As the Bamasaba delegation prepares for its China visit, it is clear that the trip has the potential to yield significant outcomes for the community. By promoting cultural exchange and exploring business opportunities, the Umukuka and his delegation are poised to make a positive impact on the global stage. The success of this initiative will depend on the effectiveness of the partnerships forged during the visit.
Key points
- The Umukuka of the Bamasaba people, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, will lead a 20-member delegation to China from October 19 to October 30, 2026.
- The delegation will participate in the BRICS Dialogue at the Shandong International Trade and Investment Meeting to strengthen cultural and business ties with Chinese counterparts.
- The visit aims to promote Bamasaba culture and explore opportunities for stronger business relations between the Bamasaba community and Chinese counterparts.
