About Buganda Colorado, Heritage Development Fund

Who we are

Our Story.

Founded in 2014 by Chairman Mr. Moses Ddamulira, along with Mr. D. C Kiyemba, Mr. Twaha Ntege, Florence Mwagle, and Esther Lyles, the Colorado Buganda Heritage Fund was born out of a shared vision: to preserve our cultural heritage and empower future generations with a strong sense of identity.

Operating in the Aurora–Denver area, we aim to strengthen Ugandan communities through programs that build confidence, intellectual wellbeing, and a deep-rooted sense of belonging.

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Our Values

We Listen, Think Independently, Advise & Take Action

Who We are What We Do Our Story
Our Mission

To empower Ugandan youth by connecting them to their cultural roots, building confidence, and equipping them with skills that enhance their quality of life.

Luganda Language Program

Our flagship program teaches the Luganda language—from basic to advanced levels. Students progress from learning foundational vocabulary to developing strong reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Duration: 2 years
Outcome: Improved language proficiency, increased self-confidence, and enhanced cultural identity.

After completion, we evaluate the impact and work to scale the program across other communities we serve.

Many young Ugandans in the diaspora face educational and social challenges due to a lack of cultural connection. Our programs offer a lifeline to:

  • Reconnect with their heritage

  • Strengthen intellectual wellbeing

  • Build lasting pride and confidence

  • Create empowered, culturally rooted individuals

The overarching goal of Colorado Buganda Heritage Fund is to empower Ugandan children living in Colorado by providing educational materials of the Ugandan Culture. They will learn the Luganda language, art, dance and cultural norms. The big picture objective is to coach our kids of life skills and coping in the American Culture. This coaching involves etiquette, self care and improvement and well as promoting culinary art skills.

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Omubaka

In 2015, The Kabaka of Buganda appointed a representative for the Rocky Mountain Region namely Oweek. Esther Nassuna Kiragga Lyles
and her Deputy Omukungu.  D.C Kiyemba.  The Rocky Mountains is comprised of 8 states namely:- CO,KS,NE,ND,SD,MT,WY,UT.
The primary role of the Mubaka is to promote and preserve Buganda Cultural heritage by:-
  1.  Raising awareness about Buganda’s rich Culture
  2. Mobilize Community members to participate in cultural activities 
  3. Teaching and promoting the Luganda language, traditional arts and dances
  4. Fundraising to support the Buganda Treasury and its initiatives.
In essence, the Mubaka serves as the cultural ambassador, educator and advocate for the Buganda Kingdom.

Amanya agange nze Esther Nassuna Kiragga-Lyles
Neddira Musu
MAkabbiro Kayozi
Omubala gwaffe –Kivi Kivu, Kyajja okuluma n’okutuwalana
Nva munju ya Charles Nekemeya Kiragga agalamidde e Kitende.
Ndi muzzukulu wa Lasto Tomusange agalamidde e Kitende
Nva munju ya James Nkalubo e Kyanja
Nva mulunyiriri lwa Grace Sebuggwawo e Kyanja
Nva mu Mutuba gwa Ssebuko Bulega
Nva mu Ssiga lya Muyingo e Ssama.
Akasolya ka Muyingo E Ssama
Muyingo yannyunga ku Ssaabasajja Kabaka
Ndi Mukazi Muganda.

Maama Anzaala ye Letitia Mbejjo
Muwala wa Yokana Kato Mabikke agalamidde e Bunnamweri
Mpigi, Mawokota.
Muzzukulu wa Leornard Ssekiima Nakalya agalamidde e Bbingo
Busiro.
Muzzukulu wa Wolukubo Kato Mugonza e Bbingo Busiro
Muzukulu wa Kibe agalamidde e Bbingo Busiro
Ava mu luggya lwa Leornard Nakalya e BBigo Busiro
Ava mulunyiriri lw aMugonza e Bbigo Busiro
Ava mu mutuba gwa Luboobi e Bbigo Busiro
Ava mu Ssiga ly Nagaya e Buleza mu busiro
Ava mu Kasolya ka Walusimbi e Bakka Busiro
Yeddira Ffumbe akabbiro kikere

Omubala gwe guvuga nti
Galinnya Galinnya e Bakka
E Bakka basengejja
Kakooza tolikoozanga mu lweffumbe

Overview

THE ACTIVITIES OF COLORADO BUGANDA HERITAGE

Schedule a Call
  1. 2015 in Mengo- Bulange–The Swearing in of Omubaka Esther Nassuna 
  2. THE OMUBAKA INTRODUCTORY DINNER IN 2016 
  3. Buganda Day and Dinner  – 2017
  4. Buganda Bumu Convention in Atlanta GA–2017
  5. Buganda Day and Dinner 2018
  6. Buganda Bumu Convention in Washington D.C — 2019-
  7. Buganda Bumu Convention in Chicago–2021
  8. Buganda Dinner – Colorado –2022
  9. Buganda Bumu Convention 2023
  10. Buganda Day and Kisaakate 2024
  11. Buganda Bumu Convention in Boston -2025
THE ORGANIZATIONS MAKING UP BUGANDA BUMU
    1.  Colorado Buganda heritage fund
    2. Gwanga Mujje – Midwest-Chicago
    3. Gwanga Mujje- Washington D.C
    4. Gwanga Mujje – Boston 
    5. Agali Awamu–Atlanta
    6. Kamu  Kamu– Dallas Texas
    7. Buganda Eyenkya – California
    8. BUDECA — Seattle 
    9. Bulungi bwansi Canada 
    10. Bulungi Bwansi Buvanjuba – New York, New Jersey