Author: Simon Mbago
Kamuli: Dr. Mathias Magoola, the director of Dei Pharmaceuticals, has assured fish farmers of a ready market for their fish, not only in Uganda but across the globe. Magoola, who was touring Buteme Fish Farm owned by the Buteme Fish Farmers Association on Friday at Bugwaala North village in Magogo Subcounty, Kamuli District, said that fish has high demand in the community and cannot perish on the stalls. He acknowledged the significance of fish farming, asserting that it could significantly contribute to the fight against poverty by improving household incomes among farmers. “With fish, you can never fail to find…
Jinja: The territorial police in Kiira region have reported that at least five individuals were arrested for allegedly causing public disorder while ushering in the new year, 2025. Covering Jinja city and the greater Jinja district, security chiefs ensured intensified deployment and steadfast patrols to manage any insecurities amidst the celebrations to bid farewell to 2024. In his statement on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, SP James Mubi, Kiira region police spokesperson, informed the media that no accidents or fire outbreaks were reported during the celebrations, including the Passover and fireworks displays. “We have withheld the identities of the five individuals we…
A horrifying accident has claimed the life of Budaka Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hajjat Nusula Nabukalu. She died in a tragic road accident at Musita in Baitambogwe Subcounty, Mayuge District, along the Jinja-Iganga highway on Sunday evening, around 5 p.m. The RDC reportedly lost her life when her white Toyota Double Cabin, UG 4803C, which was heading towards Jinja, collided with a trailer, KDH 025V. “One of us has perished in a road accident. My heart is too heavy… A friend, a genuine person who never pretended or waged war. RIP Commissioner Nusula Nabukalu,” Kayunga Deputy RDC Trevor Solomon…
Parents have been cited as a key factor in the rampant spread of HIV/AIDS infections, owing to their failure to guide teenagers on the disease’s preventive measures. Dr. Shilp Sharma from the Jinja AIDS Information Center says that parents have turned a deaf ear to educating young people on the proper use of condoms, a key protector against the deadly disease. During an annual dinner of the Jinja Network of Young People Living with HIV (JNYPA) at Hotel Paradise in Jinja on Sunday, December 22, 2024, Dr. Shilp emphasized the importance of introducing family planning methods to young people as…
In an effort to crack down on motorcycle theft in the country, the Kiira regional police command has intensified a comprehensive manhunt for the prime suspects behind the boda-boda theft network operating in the Busoga sub-region. Three prime suspects involved in this unlawful practice were arrested on Sunday, December 22, 2024, and charged with murder and aggravated robbery. The suspects, who are currently detained at Jinja Central Police Station, include Fahad Magambo, a 25-year-old carpenter and resident of Buwenge Mpya in Kamuli Municipality, Kamuli District; Ali Ekido, a 48-year-old mechanic from Ojukai Village, Atooto Sub-County in Ngora District; and 42-year-old…
The Jinja Grade One Magistrate Court on Monday, December 16, 2024, remanded Hellen Judith Baliraine on accusations of aggravated torture. Presided over by Yafesi Ochieng, the honorable court sent the 41-year-old woman, who severely tortured 8-year-old Catherine Kisakye, her stepsister, to remand. Magistrate Ochieng, who read the charges to the embattled Baliraine, did not allow her to enter a plea regarding the capital offense. “This court has no jurisdiction over capital offenses like aggravated torture, and you are not allowed to take a plea here,” Ochieng told Baliraine during the court session. The Magistrate, therefore, remanded her to Kirinya Prison…
Bugweri: Religious leaders and clan heads in Busoga have joined forces to fight teenage pregnancies and early marriages in the region, supporting Kyabazinga’s newly launched campaign, “Omusadha ne Mpango.” During the Men’s Day commemorations at the Busoga Kingdom headquarters in Bugebe, Jinja City, last Saturday, the King of Busoga, HRH William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV, was officially unveiled as the National UN Goodwill Ambassador to End Teenage Pregnancy in the Busoga Sub-region and Uganda. The King’s new appointment prompted the launch of “Omusadha ne Mpango,” a powerful initiative led by the Kyabazinga to involve men in the fight against teenage…
Butembe Chiefdom is celebrating after emerging as the defending champion of the 2024 MTN Busoga Masaza Cup. In a closely contested match at Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe, Jinja City, on Sunday, December 15, 2024, Butembe FC secured a 1-0 victory over Bukono FC. Ivan Nakalanga, Butembe’s star striker, opened the scoring for the Jinja-based team with the only goal of the match in the final minutes of the first half. Butembe, which earned UGX 13 million as the tournament winner, claimed its second title, having previously won the trophy in the second edition in 2017. Bukono, which finished as runners-up,…
During a Royal Banquet at his Igenge Palace in Bugembe, Jinja City, on Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV, fed hundreds of his subjects in celebration of his 36th birthday. The King, who was in the company of his Queen, Jovia Mutesi, majestically cut the cake together before serving it to the invited guests, who included several dignitaries from both the central government and the kingdom. Shining in a royal suit with a bowtie, His Majesty commended the notable participants who graced the colorful and memorable event at the palace. “You…
In a disturbing and shocking report, Busoga has lost a veteran politician, Dr. Frank Nabwiso, a renowned political figure in the region and beyond. The death of the former Kagoma County legislator was announced on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at around 10 a.m. Dr. Nabwiso, a diehard supporter of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), reportedly breathed his last at Namirembe Hospital in Mukono after battling illnesses. At the time of his death, he was a member of the FDC’s Special Elders’ Council. The respected leader, who died at 83, represented Kagoma County in Jinja District as an area…