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The Uganda Premier League season is off to an electrifying start, with teams from the Busoga region making headlines for contrasting reasons. While BUL FC is basking in the glory of their recent victories, Busoga United FC and Gaddafi FC find themselves facing early-season challenges. BUL FC, under the guidance of Head Coach Abbey Kikomeko Bogere, celebrated a hard-fought victory against KCCA FC on Friday, clinching a 1-0 win at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru. Coach Kikomeko commended his players for their resilience and determination, acknowledging the difficulty of the match against a formidable opponent. The oil manufacturers are…
In an exclusive interview with Busoga Today, the talented Busoga singer, Prince Y Kasajalwazi, revealed the inspiration behind his hit song ‘Buswa Bute,’ which has been resonating throughout the Busoga region and beyond for close to two months. He took us on a journey back to the story of Eve and Adam, where they roamed freely, unburdened by clothing, radiating happiness and freedom without a care in the world. This ancient narrative, he explained, was the catalyst for the creation of his chart-topping song. As Prince Y gears up for the release of his final song of the year, he…
Article 30 of the 1995 constitution of the republic of Uganda provides for the right to education. This by extension means that government should provide quality education to Ugandans. Toensure quality, government therefore, comes up with polices to help monitor and ensure that quality is being served to Ugandans. Over the years, however, the quality of education in Uganda mainly in the government owned schools has faced challenges: unprofessionalism of the teaching profession, low entry academic requirements into the teaching profession. This is exemplified by frequent absenteeism of teachers and ineffective teaching. Just recently, the government approved a new national…
There is no doubt that in armed conflicts participants on either side of the conflict disguise themselves to avoid being identified as enemies. Where one of the participants is a guerilla group, the fighters may adopt Muslim or Christian names to confuse the reigning regime or else they may wear the uniform of the army of the ruling regime or of the ruling party, and even secure party identity cards to the same end. This is why I have constructed the above title in view of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which is often mentioned by the people of power…
The Bishop of Busoga diocese, Paul Naimanhe, has urged parents to always put emphasis on educating the girl child to ensure development in Busoga sub-region. Naimanhe was speaking at the commissioning of the 2023 Primary Seven, Senior Four and Senior Six candidates at Muterere Secondary School located in Muterere town council in Bugiri district. He said girls are more productive than boys in improving the households income. Naimane said most institutions headed by women have developed thanks to limited corruption. “Busoga should put emphasis to promoting the girl child in all aspects, including agriculture, health and education, among others,” Naimanhe…
In a world where the threat of cervical cancer casts a long shadow over the lives of countless women, hope emerged in the form of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Cervical Cancer is caused by the Papillomavirus type 16 and 18 which also causes vulva, vagina, penis, anus, mouth, and throat cancers, this affects at least half of all sexually active women. Evidence from the World Health Organization shows that more than 95% of cervical cancer is caused by sexually transmitted HPV, the fourth most common type of cancer in women globally with 90% of these women living in low-…
Kakira Outgrowers Rural Development Fund (KORD) is an innovative partnership between Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL) and Busoga Sugarcane Growers Association (BSGA) aimed at improving the quality of life of the community within a 50-kilometre radius of Kakira Sugar Limited. Registered in August 2005, KORD is a non-profit Organisation that administers a development fund to which both the outgrowers and KSL contribute based on how many tonnes of cane are supplied to KSL. This money is then channelled to the development of key services in the outgrower areas. The communities around Kakira face challenges accessing safe and clean water, poor community…
In the world of sports, captivating stories often revolve around the resilience and determination of athletes and teams. Uganda’s remarkable journey during the Paramount Garments Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens 2023 tournament is one such tale. It was a rollercoaster ride filled with triumphs, challenges, and a resounding message that transcended the rugby field. The journey began with a bang as Uganda faced off against Algeria in their opening match. With the defending champions eager to assert their dominance, Pius Ogena wasted no time, touching down within the first minute. It was a wake-up call that Algeria couldn’t ignore. Uganda went…
In the world of sports, there are moments that resonate with fans, moments that etch themselves into the annals of history. For Uganda Cranes, the journey under the stewardship of Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has been nothing short of remarkable. But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and on a fateful Thursday, September 14th, 2023, the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) announced the departure of a coach who had become a symbol of hope and success for Ugandan football. Micho’s tenure as the head coach of the Uganda Cranes was nothing short of a rollercoaster…
Kamuli: On Saturday, September 9th, an auspicious double celebration unfolded at the Budhumbula Palace in Kamuli, where His Royal Highness, King William Wilberforce Nadiope IV, marked his 23rd Gabula Day as the Gabula of Bugabula, Budiope, and Buzaaya Chiefdom, one of the 11 chiefdoms of the Busoga Kingdom. Simultaneously, the 3rd graduation of the Kisoboka Skilling Project, led by Gabula Royal Foundation, took place. A remarkable total of 14,000 women and youth successfully completed vocational training in various skills, a testament to the commitment to empowerment and education in the region. His Royal Highness, King Nadiope IV, expressed his admiration…