Author: Kidoga Isa
Health officials in Luuka District are expressing concern over the poor sanitation in the area, which they believe could lead to an outbreak of Ebola. Luuka District was created by an Act of Parliament and became functional on 1st July 2010. Prior to this, it was part of Luuka County in Iganga District. In Kisoga tradition, Luuka is one of the five traditional principalities of the Kingdom of Busoga. The district’s traditional ruler is known as the Tabingwa. The district is made up of the following sub-counties: Bukanga, Bukooma, Bulongo, Ikumbya, Irongo, Nawampiti, and Waibuga, as well as Kyanvuma Town…
As the 2025 academic year approaches, how has the Busoga sub-region prepared for the upcoming school year? Education is the process through which human beings acquire knowledge and skills. It enlightens, empowers, and creates positive developments that enable people to work virtuously. Since the discovery of education and its precious values, it has been instrumental in fostering positive change through the acquisition of knowledge and skills that have led to various advancements. In fact, education has even become a form of tourism, evolving significantly from its inception. On September 25, 1911, Busoga established Balangira School, which later became the present-day…
Busoga, a region in eastern Uganda, has long been known for its lush sugarcane plantations. However, the booming sugarcane industry has had an unexpected consequence – a decline in education standards and an increase in child labor. Many children in Busoga are being forced to drop out of school to work on sugarcane plantations. The lucrative nature of the crop has led parents to prioritize economic gain over their children’s education. According to a recent report, over 30% of children in Busoga are engaged in child labor, with most working on sugarcane farms. This issue affects not only the boy…
The demise of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, left opposition leaders with a big question mark. Muhammad Ssegirinya was born in 1988 in Butale, Kadugala, Masaka District, Uganda, into a Catholic family with four siblings, being the firstborn. In an interview on television, Ssegirinya described his childhood as one marked by poverty, which led him to sell sugarcane from his father, a poor peasant farmer. At birth, he was named Richard Ssegirinya but later adopted the name Muhammad after converting from Roman Catholicism to Islam. He attended Kadugala Primary School, where he scored 13 aggregates. He…
On January 8, 2025, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), which regulates communication and broadcasting services in Uganda, issued a directive to shut down all village local radios. This decision has left many radio operators without alternative sources of income and in a state of uncertainty. These local village radios have been vital for operators, providing a platform for businesses to advertise, make announcements, and promote local customers. They play an essential role in the community by keeping residents informed and connected. The closure of these radios also raises concerns within the communications industry. Village radios have not been subjected to…