Buhinghondo Clan President Urges Savings Culture to Boost Education Support

By Ambrose Wanagoli

The newly elected President of the Buhinghondo clan in the Banyole community, Mr Nathan Gessa, has called on clan members to adopt a structured saving culture aimed at supporting education for underprivileged children.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on Thursday evening, Gessa expressed concern over the rising number of school dropouts within the clan, attributing the trend mainly to inability by parents and guardians to meet school fees and related academic requirements.

He said many children were being forced out of school due to financial constraints, warning that the situation could undermine the clan’s long-term social and economic development if not urgently addressed.

To address the challenge, Gessa proposed a mandatory annual contribution of at least Sh10,000 from each clan member, to be pooled into a common fund dedicated to scholarships for needy students.

He explained that the fund would be professionally managed and disbursed annually after careful selection of beneficiaries based on need and academic performance.

According to him, the Buhinghondo clan has the potential to raise up to Sh50 million annually through collective contributions, which could further be used to attract additional support from development partners and well-wishers.

Gessa emphasized that education remains a key pillar for transforming the clan, urging members to prioritize schooling over short-term spending.

He also appealed for unity, discipline, and mutual respect among clan members, cautioning against practices such as excessive spending on non-essential needs, which he said could contribute to household poverty and food insecurity.

The clan leader further clarified that cultural leadership does not deal with spiritual matters, distancing clan administration from beliefs related to traditional spiritual practices.

Mr Gessa, who is attached to the Office of the President of Uganda, was unanimously elected as Buhinghondo clan president on May 9, following a clan assembly that endorsed his leadership agenda focused on education and social welfare.