Summary:
- Bishubeho accuses the Director of Gahiza Island Retreat, David Bakeine, of exhuming the bodies of his forefathers from Gahiza Island and selling them to foreigners from Italy.
KISORO: The Director of the Bahinza Cultural Heritage Foundation, Louis Bishubeho, has petitioned the Kisoro Resident District Commissioner regarding the trafficking and illegal export of historical artifacts and other cultural resources from Gahiza Island.
In his petition dated July 30th of this year, Bishubeho accuses the Director of Gahiza Island Retreat, David Bakeine, of exhuming the bodies of his forefathers from Gahiza Island and selling them to foreigners from Italy. He also alleges that Bakeine sold pots that were used by his ancestors in shrines.
Bishubeho claims that despite notifying relevant authorities in the country, no action has been taken to preserve his ancestry.
CUE IN BISHUBEHO……ON HERITAGE……RR//
David Bakeine has denied the allegations, calling them blackmail aimed at tarnishing his name and business. He stated that the historical artifact he discovered on the island was taken to an Italian laboratory to verify its historical significance.
CUE IN BAKEINE…..ON PETITION…..RR.ENG//
The Kisoro Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Robert Tukamuhabwa, declined to comment on the matter, suggesting that Bishubeho should seek remedy through the courts.
