Kagera Heritage Organisation

Annual General Meeting

[English]

Report of Kagera Heritage Organisation

September 2025

1. Introduction

Kagera Heritage Organisation (KHO) is a registered non-governmental organisation based in Bukoba, Tanzania, Africa.

Registration number: 00NGO/R/8011.

KHO was established to contribute to the preservation and appreciation of the cultures of the Kagera region, promoting them, and ensuring this heritage is passed on to future generations.

Head Office: Kashai Secondary School Street, Plot No. 3, Bukoba Town, Kagera.

2. Purpose of Registration

The organisation’s purpose is to safeguard, promote, and share the unique culture, history, and heritage of Kagera. By doing this, KHO ensures that future generations understand and value their identity, while also sharing this knowledge with friends of Kagera and the wider global community.

3. Governance & Leadership

KHO is managed by a dedicated team of office bearers:

  • Nicholaus Jovin Basimaki – Chairperson (0767 840 393)
  • Mary Consolata Kalikawe – Executive Secretary (0759 424 933)
  • Maria Kalemera – Treasurer (0629 316 556)
  • Kagisa Kagisa – Member (Mjumbe)
  • Amina Kashoro – Member (Mjumbe)
  • Dr. Yusto Muchuruza – Member (Mjumbe)

KHO has committees that support its activities. 

4. Activities & Planned Projects (Year 1)

KHO has outlined several priority activities for its start-up phase:

  • General Meeting: Holding the second General Meeting since registration – Budget Tsh 1 million.
  • Research: Conducting research on the culture, history, and heritage of Kagera – Budget Tsh 1 million.
  • Museum Development: Building a museum in Bukoba town and supporting district museums across Kagera region – Budget Tsh 25 million (Phase 1).
  • Online Museum: Creating and collecting content for an online KHO museum – Budget Tsh 1 million.
  • Youth Engagement: Hosting one youth culture awareness workshop – Budget Tsh 1 million.

The duration of these projects is variable as the organisation is in its initial phase of establishment.

5. Beneficiaries

The direct beneficiaries of KHO’s work include:

 (i) The people of the Kagera region.

(ii) Friends and partners interested in learning about Kagera’s heritage.

(iii) Researchers and academics focusing on culture, history, and heritage.

6. General Information

KHO has started its journey with a good footing, supported by committed members and a clear vision. However, in order to fully implement its projects and activities, the organisation needs to raise additional funds from donors, partners, and well-wishers.

7. Conclusion

Kagera Heritage Organisation is positioned to become a leading platform for cultural preservation and heritage promotion in the Lake Zone of Tanzania and beyond. By working together with local communities, development partners, and cultural stakeholders, KHO will ensure that the rich culture and history of Kagera are preserved, celebrated, and handed over to future generations.

Issued by Mary Consolata Kalikawe – Executive Secretary

[Kiswahili]

Ripoti Fupi ya Kagera Heritage Organisation

Septemba 2025

1. Utangulizi

Kagera Heritage Organisation (KHO) ni asasi isiyo ya kiserikali iliosajiliwa na yenye makao yake Bukoba, Tanzania. Namba ya usajili ni 00NGO/R/8011. KHO ilianzishwa kwa lengo la kuchangia katika kukumbuka na kubainisha tamaduni za Mkoa wa Kagera, kuzithamini, kuzitangaza na kuhakikisha urithi huu unapitishwa kwa vizazi vijavyo.

Ofisi yetu ipo Bukoba Mjini, barabara ya Kashai Secondary School, Ploti Na. 3.

2. Kusudio la Usajili

Lengo la taasisi ni kulinda, kukuza na kushirikisha utamaduni, historia na urithi wa kipekee wa Kagera. Kwa kufanya hivyo, KHO inahakikisha vizazi vijavyo vitaujua na kuuthamini utambulisho wao, sambamba na kushirikisha maarifa haya na marafiki wa Kagera na jamii ya kimataifa kwa ujumla.

3. Uongozi na Utawala

KHO inasimamiwa na timu ya viongozi waliojitolea:

  • Nicholaus Jovin Basimaki – Mwenyekiti (0767 840 393)
  • Mary Consolata Kalikawe – Katibu Mtendaji (0759 424 933)
  • Maria Kalemera – Mweka Hazina (0629 316 556)
  • Kagisa Kagisa – Mjumbe
  • Amina Kashoro – Mjumbe
  • Dkt. Yusto Muchuruza – Mjumbe

Vilevile, tuna kamati zinazosaidia katika utekelezaji wa shughuli.

4. Shughuli na Miradi Iliyo Pangwa (Mwaka wa Kwanza)

KHO imepanga shughuli muhimu katika hatua zake za awali:

  • Mkutano Mkuu: Kufanya Mkutano Mkuu wa pili tangu usajili – Bajeti Tsh milioni 1.
  • Utafiti: Kufanya tafiti kuhusu utamaduni, historia na urithi wa Kagera – Bajeti Tsh milioni 1.
  • Ujenzi wa Makumbusho: Kujenga makumbusho mjini Bukoba na kusaidia makumbusho ya wilaya katika Kagera – Bajeti Tsh milioni 25 (Awamu ya 1).
  • Makumbusho Mtandaoni: Kuandaa na kukusanya maudhui kwa ajili ya makumbusho ya mtandaoni ya KHO – Bajeti Tsh milioni 1.
  • Ushirikishwaji wa Vijana: Kufanya warsha moja ya vijana kwa uhamasishaji wa tamaduni – Bajeti Tsh milioni 1.

Muda wa utekelezaji wa miradi hii utategemea hali, kwani taasisi ipo katika hatua za awali za kujiimarisha.

5. Walengwa

Walionufaika moja kwa moja na kazi za KHO ni:

(i) Wananchi wa Mkoa wa Kagera

(ii) Marafiki na wadau wanaopenda kujifunza kuhusu urithi wa Kagera

(iii) Watafiti na wasomi wanaojikita katika masuala ya utamaduni, historia na urithi

6. Taarifa za Jumla

KHO imeanza safari yake kwa hatua nzuri ikiwa na wanachama walio na moyo wa kujitolea pamoja na dira iliyo wazi. Hata hivyo, ili kuweza kutekeleza miradi na shughuli zake kwa ukamilifu, taasisi inahitaji kupata fedha kutoka kwa wafadhili, washirika na watu wenye nia njema.

7. Hitimisho

Kagera Heritage Organisation imejiposition kuwa jukwaa kuu la kuhifadhi na kukuza urithi wa kitamaduni katika Kanda ya Ziwa na kwingineko. Kwa kushirikiana na jamii za wenyeji, washirika wa maendeleo na wadau wa utamaduni, KHO itahakikisha kuwa utajiri wa historia na tamaduni za Kagera unahifadhiwa, unasherehekewa na unapitishwa kwa vizazi vijavyo. 

Issued by Mary Consolata Kalikawe – Executive Secretary