Author: Isaac Imaka
Isaac Imaka
Isaac Imaka is the publisher of Busoga Today. A Makerere University graduate of Mass Communication with a major in print journalism, Isaac is a Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellow and had a stint at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and the Miami Herald in Florida, USA. He is passionate about, Leadership and Governance, community mobilization for development, business and entrepreneurship and Youth Involvement.
Hoima, Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom: In a splendid display of unity and tradition, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, embarked on a momentous visit to the renowned Karuzika Palace. The purpose of this visit was to meet His Royal Majesty Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I, the esteemed Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom. This historic encounter took place on a Saturday, with the Kyabazinga’s arrival at the Karuzika Palace being met with an august reception. Senior Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom officials graced the occasion, including the Chairman of the Royal Commission, Omujwarakondo Dr. Kabagambe Kaliisa Ateenyi, the Prime…
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Nadiope IV, will walk Inebantu Jovia Mutesi down the isle come November 18, 2023 in what will arguably be one of the biggest events in recent years. Events of this magnitude happen once in a lifetime and the current generation is proud to witness one. It is an event that will be talked about for many years to come. The wedding of the first of all men is no ordinary wedding and Basoga both in the country and abroad as well as friends of Busoga have come up with reckless abandon to mobilize…
Hon Henry K. M. Kyemba is dead. He died on the morning of Thursday 19 October 2023 after a long illness. Though, born in 1937, Henry Kyemba grew up thinking he was a 1939 born. Now living in a 1966 colonial design house in Jinja, Kyemba fits the description of a been-there-done it all type. Starting out as a civil servant, at independence, Kyemba has served in governments and has been friends with all Presidents that have served this country, including Idi Amin who he later lived to hate and led a campaign to have him out. Having had a…
Phillippians; Chapter 4, verse 6 says do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. It is with the same zeal that Busoga leaders under their umbrella association Busoga Consortium have just completed a week of prayer ostensibly to beseech God to deliver reconciliation, peace and help to end the jinx of poverty that has plagued the region for decades. This is indeed a welcome move and one of the greatest initiatives the Busoga Consortium has come up with. History is full of people and society who upon…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), established under the Competition Act No.12 of 2010, has taken a strong stance against anti-competitive behavior by penalizing nine steel manufacturers. Following an investigation, the CAK has imposed fines totaling KES. 338,849,427.89 on companies engaged in cartel conduct. This conduct artificially inflated the prices of steel products, contributing to higher construction costs for homes and infrastructure projects. The penalized companies include Nail and Steel Products Limited, Brollo Kenya Limited, Blue Nile Wire Products Limited, Tononoka Rolling Mills Limited, Devki Steel Mills, Doshi & Hardware Limited, Corrugated Steel Limited, Jumbo Steel Mills, and Accurate Steel…
Mayuge District: The vibrancy of Busoga Kingdom was on full display as the 6th edition of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup tournament commenced with a colorful inauguration on August 20th. His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, took center stage to flag off the much-anticipated event. The inaugural match took place at the Bwondha Town Council playground in Bunhole-Bunhanumba Chiefdom, Mayuge district. Amidst the enthusiastic cheers of a massive crowd, the Kyabazinga arrived at approximately 3:00pm to witness the game unfold. Alongside him were notable figures including Busoga Kingdom’s Prime Minister Dr. Joseph Muvawala, Busoga Kingdom’s 2nd…
Busoga: As part of his ongoing official tour of the United States, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, known as Isebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga, had a meaningful interaction with the leadership of Iowa State University (ISU) of Science and Technology. The meeting was presided over by the President of Iowa State University, Wendy Wintersteen. Guided through the university campus by Dr. Daniel J. Robison, the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Kyabazinga commended the university’s management for their initiative in establishing a center in Uganda. This center, named after the main campus, aims to extend the…
Jinja: His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, hosted a distinguished gathering of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from the private and public sectors at a royal dinner. The event took place at Kiira Motors vehicle plant in Mutai, Jinja City, and marked the 4th Bi-Annual Presidential CEO Forum (PCF) retreat. Under the theme ‘Uganda’s Industrialisation Agenda: Positioning Uganda as a net source of E-Mobility Solutions in Africa,’ the CEOs gathered to reflect on achievements and plan for the future. Kyabazinga expressed his joy in associating with the CEOs Forum, applauding their efforts to bridge the gap between…
Us who saw him, lived with him and got loved by him will never stop remembering. Throughout our remaining lives and in the silent nights, a void will always be in our hearts, a memory clearer than crystal will always linger in our minds. Because we were his children and our children called him mzee. Nathan Wycliff Mugabira, born 23 January 1937 in Kananage- Kamuli district to the late Yekoyasi Mpaata Mugundho and the late Felekitansi Bakyekose Namulondo, died at his home in Namulesa, Jinja City, on June 16 2023. He was 86. A jolly man. Mentally strong. Forgiving. Seldom…
Media has been awash with stories of parents carrying out DNA tests to prove paternity of children. DNA tests have been carried out for long but the recent craze for these tests has sent shock waves across the country and one can’t help but wonder what the motive of these tests really is. The DNA test is not something typical of the African society. In Africa, once a child is born during the marriage, he/she automatically becomes a child in the home. There were of course traditional methods that our grandfathers used to ascertain paternity. They would for example look…