Author: Isaac Imaka

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…

Jinja: The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has praised Jinja Progressive Academy (JIPRA) for its remarkable achievements in academics and sports over the past two decades. The Kyabazinga, who served as the chief guest, commended the school’s administration, led by Haji Swaibu Kitezala, for its commitment to providing holistic education beyond the classroom. The occasion marked the 20-year anniversary celebration of JIPRA since its establishment in the Busoga sub-region. The festivities took place at the school playground and were attended by hundreds of parents and students. Upon his arrival, the Kyabazinga was warmly welcomed by Haji Kitezala Swaibu,…

The idea to start a newspaper and a media house focused solely on pushing the development agenda of Busoga came in September 2021 as we sat at Budhumbula Palace in Kamuli during that year’s Gabula Day celebrations. Prior to that, I had had the chance of traversing Busoga implementing the Gabula Royal Foundation’s Gabula Talks project and I had noticed that whereas the people living in Busoga are working so hard and are indeed amidst plenty; they are ignorant of opportunities outside their villages and, also, even those that are doing good and great, their stories never get told. That…

Kyabazinga press unit: The Kyabazinga of Busoga William Gabula Nadiope IV has called for unity amongst Busoga leaders if they are to steer development and transformation in the sub region. The Kyabazinga said there’s need for leaders in Busoga to also rally the people and friends of Busoga to steer Busoga’s development to regain their lost glory. He made the call while hosting the Bishop of Busoga diocese Naimanhye Paul and his clergy from Christ Cathedral Bugembe who paid a pastoral visit to the Kyabazinga at his Budhumbula Palace in Kamuli district on Easter Monday. In his speech, the Kyabazinga…

Makerere University: Busoga Today has on Friday, March 31,  2023 started on a campaign to partner with Basoga and friends of Busoga in Universities and Institutions of Higher learning as avenues for the Newspaper to have a deep reach and widen its readership in the country and beyond. Partnerships with Basoga Nsette Associations in all Universities and Tertiary institutions will help Busoga Today intention of developing the region to reach the right people, the young educated Basoga who are the future of the region. Through the partnerships, the young Basoga at Universities will have a platform to express themselves and…