Cultural leaders in Uganda’s Bugisu region are actively preparing for the 2026 Imbalu circumcision season. The Umukuka III of Bugisu, Jude Mike Mudoma, convened a meeting with the 26 Bamasaba clan heads, known as Bebikuka, to discuss logistical and organizational details. The meeting, held at the Bugisu Cultural Institution headquarters in Mutoto, focused on ensuring a successful launch of the traditional ceremony. Imbalu is a significant cultural practice for the Bamasaba people, involving the traditional circumcision of young men. Preparations are underway to accommodate the large number of participants and attendees expected during the event. Further details regarding specific plans for the 2026 season were not immediately available.