Author: Simon Mbago
Guuga Masolo Yaaya Gidudu, cultural leader of Inzu Ya Bamasaba in Bugisu Kingdom, is calling for calmness among the subjects and other stakeholders responsible for transformation of the traditional area. The cultural influencer issues the calls amidst plans of official installation of the rightful Umukuka of Bugisu after disputes amongst the different parties eyeing for the cultural leadership. Didudu’s appeal was disseminated by Mr Gumali Guwanga, the prime minister of Inzu Ya Masaba, while addressing reporters at his office on Friday in Mbale city He is disappointed with some individuals spreading ills about the Bamasaba culture, citing one Richard Wanbedde…
Jinja: The Businesses community in Jinja City on Wednesday April 17, 2024, joined the rest of the urban areas to implement the anti-EFRIS campaign aiming to raise voices against the ‘challenging’ initiative introduced by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). URA in January 2021 initiated the Electronic Fiscal Receiting and Invoicing Solution Server (EFRIS) to ensure tax compliance among traders in the country. The system implementation has since been low until URA, in collaboration with the Uganda police force, recently embarked on its enforcement. In protest against what traders describe as deadly system, the anti-EFRIS was launched by the Kampala City…
Local Council three (LC3) chairpersons from the newly created sub-counties and Town councils across Busoga subregion are dissatisfied with the manner Parliament has been appropriating the national budget without paying attention to vulnerable entities. Government through the Uganda’s Ministry of Local government between the 2017/2018 and 2020/2021 financial years embarked on creating new electoral areas, cutting them off from the greater sub-counties. The government has repeatedly failed to ensure established town councils effectively operate. This, according to the local leaders, has negatively impacted on the their delivery of mandated services to the electorates. The discontented group on Thursday, April 11,…
The first deputy prime minister and minister for East African Community Affairs, Hon. Rebecca Kadaga has officially launched the Busoga Press Health Group, a community based organisation comprising of local journalists to sensitize residents on health issues. The group that mobilized and organized a proactive health camp at Jinja city hall over the weekend aims to improve health literacy and awareness among the local communities across the Busoga subregion. They believe that the dissemination of health information through through their respective media platforms could potentially cause a significant transformation towards people’s health. Officiating at the event that attracted several stakeholders…
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV, has applauded the Turkish Cooperation and Cordination Agency (TIKA) for the vital activities carriedout in Busoga sub-region. TIKA is a Turkish organisation based in Uganda to undertake charity works in Busoga and across the country. During a royal iftar dinner organized at the civil service college in Jinja City on Saturday, April 6, King Nadiope expressed pleasure for the establishment of the important organisation and its operations in his area of jurisdiction. The dinner was funded by the TIKA to celebrate the holly month with Busoga Muslims. The colorful executive that…
Thousands of believers on the Muslim faith on Friday, April 5, 2024, convened at the Igenge Palace in Bugembe, Jinja City for the last Juma of this Ramathan. The faithful were invited by Busoga King, His Majesty William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV, and his Jovia Mutesi, who gave a warm reception to the believers. The event that attracted several influential in the region and Muslims subjects across the region kicked off with a significant dua to seek divine for the royal couple to have a mesmerising marriage. The dua and the general prayers were led by the deputy Mufti of…
The Uganda police force recently embarked on the countrywide recruitment of determined and patriotic citizens willing to serve their country through keeping law and order. Several educated individuals aged between 18 and 23 years embraced the move and successfully submitted in their applications to take the role of maintaining overall security and public safety in Uganda. The important security arm last month released a list of successful applicants shortlisted for the designation of Probationer Police Constables (PPCs) in the force. Dates for interviews of potential candidates were scheduled and shall be conducted at the designated recruitment centers across the country.…
The Busoga Kyabazinga, His Majesty, William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV is inclined to host the moslem fraternity across his Kingdom. The event that is scheduled for Friday, April 5, 2024, is anticipated to attract over 5000 people will receive different packages to rejoice the festivals. The excellent development was confirmed by the Kingdom prime minister, Dr Joseph Muvawala, who mobilized all the belivers of the moslem faith to participate in the memorable event. During a press briefing that attracted several district khads at the Kingdom headquarters on Monday, April 1, 2024, Muvawala stated that the event will be of a…
The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) members belonging to the controversial Katonga faction on Saturday resolved to form a new political party in preparation for the anticipated 2026 polls. During a consultative meeting convened at Mpumudde Estate primary school in Jinja City, the renowned FDC political figures expressed determination to remove the long-serving president Museveni from the country’s top seat. The proactive gathering attracted attracted several influential leaders in the split party led by the vision bearer and four-time presidential candidate Dr Kiiza Besigye, the national party chairman, Ambassador Wasswa Birigwa, Eastern region vice president Salam Musumba and acting…
Jinja: A yet to be identified housemaid is stranded at Kakira central police station after an unknown bodaboda rider reportedly raped her and even took off with her belongings including money to a tune of ten thousand shillings. The incident happened in the sugarcane plantations in Lwabogo in Jinja district when the motorculist allegedly lured the house-girl who was on her way to her home village in Buyende district. It is said that the 21-year-old maid reached in Jinja at 1 am on March 28, 2024, after boarding Golgon bus from Wakiso, where she had been working without being paid…