Author: Simon Mbago
A shocking scandal involving forgery, fraud, and family exploitation threatens to tarnish the legacy of renowned businessman Haj Majid Mohammed Bagalaaliwo. Widely respected as a seasoned entrepreneur, Haj Bagalaaliwo is best known as the founder and chairman of Century Bottling Company (now Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Limited), and as a former stakeholder in the defunct Greenland Bank Limited, First Insurance Company Limited, FIBA Coffee Uganda, and Inter-Continental Investments Uganda Limited. He also holds the distinguished title of founding patron of House of Zakat and Waqf Uganda. Today, his vast empire and personal legacy are engulfed in a bitter family dispute that…
Jinja – A tragic incident has struck Jinja District, Uganda, where 35-year-old Kajiiko Isifu, a boda-boda rider from Kalebera Village, Buwenge Sub-county, is suspected to have drowned in a nearby swamp. Kajiiko was last seen near Nagawoloma Swamp—located between Kalebera and Kibundaire villages—around midday on April 12. Four days later, on April 16, a resident discovered his decomposing body while gardening, prompting the chairperson of Kibundaire Village to alert police at Buwenge Police Station. Preliminary investigations suggest that Kajiiko may have drowned. “His body has been taken to Buwenge HCIV mortuary for a postmortem examination,” confirmed SP James Mubi, the…
Under their umbrella Busoga Health Press Group, journalists organized a one-day health camp on Monday at Busoga Kingdom Headquarters in Bugembe, Jinja City, targeting pregnant mothers to address pregnancy-related health issues. The group also launched monthly health education press briefings where health experts will address the media on various health matters to sensitize the community and promote accurate information. Dr. Andrew Balyeku, Busoga Kingdom’s Minister for Health, who presided over the events, emphasized, “Journalists must collaborate with medical personnel to address health misinformation and save lives.” The Kyabazinga minister was pleased with the journalists’ initiative of putting the focus on…
Kamuli: In a bid to improve sanitation and promote girls’ education, African Water Solution has constructed a menstrual hygiene room and two 10,000-liter water tanks at Nakakabala Primary School in Kamuli District. The initiative, launched on Sunday, April 12, 2025, at Nakakabala Primary School in Mbulamuti Sub-county, Kamuli District, aims to provide a safe and hygienic environment for girls to manage their menstruation, reducing the risk of school dropouts. Its launch, which marked a significant milestone among the locals, came while commemorating Water and Sanitation Day in the rural district. “We came to this school before and found out that…
Bugiri: Miss Bugiri Brand, a beauty brand dedicated to empowering young women and men, has launched an initiative, Miss Bugiri Beauty Contest, to create positive change in Bugiri District and the Busoga region. The brand aims to address pressing issues such as HIV/AIDS, STIs, teenage pregnancies, early marriages, and political exploitation by providing a platform for youth empowerment, according to Ms Esther Morine Nabwire, the Brand Chief. Regrettably, the Busoga region, including Bugiri, grapples with alarming rates of these challenges, ranking high nationally. Poverty and fragmented family structures exacerbate these problems. However, Ms Nabwire believes that by arming young people…
Buyende: In a shocking incident, two individuals, Denis Sande, commonly known as Salongo, and Awali Mpaulo were on Monday remanded to Buyende Government Prison for allegedly damaging an ambulance donated to Kidera Health Centre IV by the Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda. The Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Buyende District, presided over by His Worship Paul Kauka, charged the duo with malicious damage. The alleged vandalism took place when the suspects, Sande and Mpaulo, reportedly led a group of youths to sabotage the ambulance by laying nails on the road, causing its tires to deflate. This prompted authorities in…
His Majesty the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV, has expressed concern over the increasing use of caustic language and content on social and mainstream media aimed at drawing the Kingdom into political matters. In a media release on Friday, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, the Prime Minister of Busoga, emphasized the importance of responsible freedom of speech, as enshrined in Ugandan laws, and commended President Yoweri Museveni and the government for maintaining national peace and stability. Concerns have been rising for nearly two months about the Kyabazinga’s whereabouts since his last public appearance in early January this year. The…
Jinja: A manhunt is underway for suspected armed robbers who stormed the Praise God Hardware Shop in Buwenge Town Council on Friday, April 4, killing one person and injuring another. The Kiira Regional Police Command, led by SSP Charles Nsaba, has intensified efforts to track down the culprits. The robbers, who entered the shop around 8:00 p.m., shot and fatally wounded Bumali Mbadi, while Eric Matege sustained serious injuries. Both were customers at the hardware store. According to eyewitnesses, the suspects were three in number—two men and one woman. However, some community members have accused the police of being slow…
Namutumba District marked Sanitation Week today under the theme “Sanitation for Dignity and Inclusiveness.” The event, held at Kikalu Health Center II in Nangonde Subcounty, highlighted significant improvements in home sanitation facilities. District Health Officer Dr. James Kirya presented encouraging statistics, revealing that access to basic sanitation facilities increased from 59% to 70% following a sanitation and hygiene campaign. This achievement reflects the health department’s ongoing efforts to promote better sanitation practices. Dr. Kirya emphasized that most diseases affecting Namutumba residents are preventable, stressing the need to prioritize sanitation and hygiene in order to reduce healthcare costs and enhance overall…
Jinja: A coordinated law enforcement operation has been launched in Jinja, Uganda, after 10 suspects reportedly escaped from custody at Central Police Station (CPS) Jinja Central in the early hours of Sunday, March 30, 2025. One of the suspects, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, has been rearrested, while the remaining nine are still at large. According to James Mubi, the Regional Police Spokesperson, the Kiira Regional Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the escape. The escaped suspects were charged with minor offenses, including affray and public nuisance. Mubi stated that the recaptured…