Lhukonzo dictionary published after 21 years of development

11 November 2026, 8:19 pm

By Joel Kaguta,

After 21 years of development, the Lhukonzo dictionary, Engumbuli Ey’olhukonzo, has finally been published to promote standard spelling and preserve local language.

The Lhukonzo dictionary has finally been published after 21 years of development, in a move aimed at establishing an agreed standard for spelling and preserving the mother tongue.

Mr. Joachim Muhindo, the author of the dictionary, said the process of compiling the Lhukonzo dictionary, titled Engumbuli Ey’olhukonzo, started in December 2005, with at least 600 million shillings spent on its production.

Addressing the press at Verina Gardens in Kasese town this afternoon, shortly after officially publishing the Dictionary, Muhindo explained that the dictionary contains Lhukonzo words, each accompanied by its correct spelling and meaning. speaking….

Muhindo, urged learning institutions, churches and media houses to acquire copies of the dictionary as part of efforts to preserve the Lhukonzo language for future generations.

The 1,436-page Lhukonzo dictionary are currently available on the market in Kasese town, a copy selling at 300,000 shillings.