The Bugisu Cultural Institution has commenced the distribution of the Local Council Courts Act, 2006 translated into Lumasaba, bringing the law closer to the people it serves.
Acting on behalf of His Highness Umukuka Jude Mike Mudoma, the Spokesperson of the Bugisu Cultural Institution, Steven Masiga, officially delivered ten copies of the translated law books to Bubutu Town Council. The books will serve as an important tool in mediation, conflict resolution, and the administration of justice at the grassroots level.
The translated copies were donated to the Bugisu Cultural Institution following a request from the Office of the Spokesperson, recognizing the need to make legal information accessible to ordinary citizens in a language they understand best.
Speaking during the handover, Masiga emphasized that justice can only be meaningful when people understand the laws that govern them.
“A community that understands its laws is a community that can peacefully resolve disputes, uphold harmony, and safeguard development. Translating the Local Council Courts Act into Lumasaba is a major step in empowering our people to seek justice through dialogue and lawful mediation,” he said.
The initiative is expected to strengthen Local Council Courts by equipping leaders with a practical reference guide in Lumasaba, making legal processes more inclusive and effective. It also reflects the Bugisu Cultural Institution’s commitment to preserving the Lumasaba language while advancing social cohesion and good governance.
Masiga announced that the distribution exercise will continue across Bugisu, with every sub-county and town council set to receive copies of the translated Act.
“This is not only about books; it is about empowering communities with knowledge, promoting peace, and ensuring that justice speaks the language of the people. We are coming to every sub-county and town council in Bugisu,” he added.
The initiative has been welcomed as a transformative effort that bridges the gap between law and ordinary citizens, ensuring that access to justice is no longer limited by language barriers.
