THE GRAND OPENINGS: Bukoba Business Lounge & Imuka Recording Studio

Friday morning began with an superb gesture of hospitality from Hon. Ambassador Khamis Kagasheki when he hosted a small gathering of COSAD family and friends for breakfast in his home.  At 9:30am choirs and guests began arriving to the COSAD Headquarter Building (which houses the Bukoba Business Lounge and Imuka Recording Studio) eager for the first of several grand events!  Hon. Amb. Kagasheki and Bishop Method Kilaini arrived along with other specials guests, and Pastor Harris Kapiga graciously took centre stage as our highly-anticipated MC!  Several local choir groups from COSAD’s partner villages joined the festivities to preform alongside the traveling artists in-between introductions and special speeches.

The cutting of the ribbon was conducted at 12:00pm, marking the official opening of the COSAD Headquarters, the Bukoba Business Lounge, and the Imuka Recording Studio.  As soon as the ribbon was cut, the Business Lounge filled up!  The conference room hosted the VIP’s as they signed the guest book, the internet lounge catered to several media stations as they charged devices and worked on their computers, and guests could be found resting in the “Young Minds” corner after lunch was served.  All in all, it was a fantastic afternoon at the first of three Grand Openings!

Breakfast at Hon. Amb. Kagasheki's residence in Bukoba.

Hon. Amb. Kagasheki's arrival to COSAD HQ's Grand Openings.

Dr. Sawa's arrival to COSAD HQ's Grand Opening.

Bishop Method Kilaini's arrival to COSAD HQ's Grand Opening.

Abasinga, an incredible drumming and dancing group Uganda!

The Voice- a fantastic a cappella group from Dar es Salaam.

Heading to cut the ribbon!

Officially OPEN!