Missionaries of Africa, Jinja

Iteso is the name of the people speaking Ateso language. The man originating from the Teso land is known as ‘Etesot’ and a woman on the other hand she is known as ‘Atesot’. Background They are believed to have come from Alexandra in Egypt. They are the descendants of the Biblical Joseph, a Hebrew, who is said to have married a black Egyptian woman. She gave birth to Ateker speaking people who include: Jie, Turkana, Maasai, Karimojong and Iteso. When the Israelites left for the promised land, the black Egyptian woman left with her children towards South West where they claim to have had their promised land as promised by Abraham to Jacob his grandson; the land surrounded by the rivers. When this group reached Ethiopian highlands, they claimed it and looked at the South West, where they saw their promised land and they said ‘Ite so’ meaning, ‘we have seen’ which gave rise to the name ‘Iteso’. Areas Occupied Basing on the 1980 statistics, the tribe is the second largest i...

PCJ Cultural Day is a souvenir occasion where its members get an opportunity to enjoy its cultural diversities. It takes place at the eve of the Ash Wednesday. This year, as a community, we had an opportunity to venture in Kamba culture, found in the Eastern of Kenya. The Kamba region comprise of three counties: Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties. The population of the Akamba makes up approximately 11% of the total Kenyan population.   This years’ dance, entitled “Utongoi Museo,” meaning “Good Governance,” was performed in honour of the Kamba girl and who has good leadership qualities. It depicts the community aspect present in many of the African cultures, but in a special way with a lady as the leader of the community. The dance performed by the unmarried people was made to give thanks for the good leadership skills portrayed in a Kamba lady. This was a greater opportunity for us to present the Kamba culture even outside the Akamba region. URBANUS...

The chapel at the residential stay of candidates of the Missionaries of Africa was full of jubilations. The newly accepted candidates sung merrily the joyful songs. They widely opened there well moulded mouths as they articulated the words of the song,  Sancta Maria , the Anthem of Missionaries of Africa. Furthermore, it was during the Easter Triduum. They were over joyed, having been granted the chance to embrace the charism of the Missionaries of Africa to the fullest, not only to the full. Luya dance performance by the Missionaries of Africa candidates It is a new style of living as young energetic men with diversities live together. People of different race, tongue and nation assemble, just like the Disciples of Christ, for a period of three years of discernment at Lavigerie House. They converge to form ONE CULTURE. Is it a mystery? It could be. It is a joy that love, unity, trust, toleration and the spirit of cooperation is enriched among people who ha...