Author: Simon Mbago
Police in Jinja city are holding 41-year-old Judith Baliraine for allegedly torturing her 8-year-old stepsister, who nearly lost her life. A resident of Bukware, Nakanyonyi cell in Bugembe, Jinja City, the social worker [suspect] was arrested on Friday, December 14, 2024, after disturbing pictures of the young girl’s condition went viral on social media. Baliraine, who works as a clerk in the Department of Agriculture at Madhvani Factory in Jinja, is accused of committing aggravated torture between September 2014 and December 9, 2024, at her residence in Jinja Northern Division. It is reported that the victim had been living with…
The Ugandan government has taken action against travel and labor companies reportedly scamming and trafficking Ugandans seeking better opportunities abroad. Over 1,000 Ugandan migrant workers are reported to be stranded at deportation centers, while others are detained in prisons on accusations of prostitution, contract substitution, and human trafficking, among other issues, in the Middle East. The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development is running a continuous campaign on safe migration to combat the premature and unlawful exportation of labor, which has led to widespread struggles among young girls in Arab countries. “Fellow Ugandans, the return of Ugandans benefiting from…
During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the country, emphasis has been placed on empowering women, who are often seen as the most vulnerable individuals and remain victims of harmful practices. Civil societies are vigilant in promoting women’s and girls’ rights, but they often focus less on the male gender. While advocating for equal rights, they reportedly overlook the idea of “equal wrongs” in communities. Ms. Alice Namugwana, the director of Total Love Africa, a nonprofit organization empowering young people, voiced concerns about women who take pride in torturing their husbands at home. “We are here…
As the Kyabazinga birthday celebrations approach, the youth have embarked on communal activities to mobilize the masses for the upcoming festivities. Scheduled for Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15, 2024, the celebrations aim to mark the 36th year of the reign of His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Gabula IV, the King of Busoga. On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Busoga Kingdom Youth Council (BKYC) spent the day cleaning Bugembe Central Market and several streets in the Jinja city suburb, before planting trees at the Kingdom Headquarters. Led by Mr. Yafesi Bairukireki, the BKYC chairperson, the youths cleaned Bugembe Market…
Busoga media practitioners, under their umbrella organization, the Busoga Media Association, have presented a Shs 450 billion proposal to Uganda’s State House in a bid for socioeconomic transformation. They are seeking financial support from President Yoweri Museveni to implement a two-year poultry project, which they believe could significantly alleviate their financial strains. During their annual end-of-year dinner at the Source Garden Hotel in Jinja City, media professionals from both electronic and print media appealed to President Museveni, the Fountain of Honor, to take decisive action on their project, which is anticipated to bring significant economic benefits to Busoga’s fourth estate.…
The Isebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has been appointed as a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador to lead the fight against teenage pregnancy in Busoga and Uganda, Busoga Kingdom has announced. This proactive campaign aims to address the primary causes of teenage pregnancies, including poverty, lack of parental involvement, and limited access to reproductive health services. The Kyabazinga, known for his commitment to cultural, social, and economic transformation, will lead efforts to involve men and boys in Busoga and Uganda in tackling these challenges in a campaign dubbed “ABASADHA NE’MPANGO” [literally meaning that men are the pillars] in the…
Luuka: On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the people of Luuka District gathered at Bwamba Busiiro Primary School in Waibuga Sub-County to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Bwana Yeko, a renowned educationist and community leader in the history of Luuka and Uganda in general. The event, organized by his family and spearheaded by Don Vincent Bwana, the Head of Protocol at the NRM Secretariat, was attended by dignitaries and local leaders who paid tribute to his remarkable contributions to Uganda’s education sector and community development. In a message delivered by Hon. Hajat Minsa Kabanda, the Minister for Kampala…
Jinja: Nalufenya Children’s Hospital is one of the struggling health facilities in the country, despite being a regional referral hospital in the Busoga subregion. Serving a population of approximately 200,000 children in a catchment area comprising one city and 11 districts in Busoga, Nalufenya Children’s Ward, which is under Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, serves as a solution for six general hospitals within the region. At least 200 patients are reportedly admitted to the hospital every month, with malaria, malnutrition, and bacterial infections being the most prevalent and deadly diseases. Interestingly, these children with different infections are sharing beds, according to…
Bugiri: As the world celebrates the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Busoga subregion are voicing concerns about unfair treatment in their communities. PWDs, especially girls and women, claim that they are not given the same opportunities as boys and men. This is due to deeply held beliefs about what women and girls should and shouldn’t do in their homes and communities. During a one-day GBV and Disability Symposium organized on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Executive Hotel in Bugiri District, the focus was on promoting community-based solutions to mitigate GBV…
Minister Hon. Haluna Kyeyune Kasolo has revealed the government’s plans to prosecute Emyooga defaulters who have failed to return the money to their SACCOs. The tough Minister issued this warning on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, while assessing the performance of the Emyooga project in the Busoga subregion. Minister Kasolo, who directed Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) to compile lists of those who fled with the money, emphasized that the campaign was meant for poverty eradication, not for political gain, as some had claimed. He announced that an intensified taskforce has been established in every district Local Government across the country to…