Author: Simon Mbago
Jinja: Suspected armed assailants reportedly raided a branch of Pride Microfinance in Buwenge Town Council, Jinja District, on Friday, November 22, 2024. The robbers allegedly broke into the highly protected facility in the early hours of the morning, around 4 a.m. The suspects are said to have cut a hole in the roof of the Pride Microfinance building after evading the facility’s security. They made off with two laptop computers and DVR hard drives, which control the CCTV cameras on the premises. The police, led by the DPC (District Police Commander) of Central Police Station Buwenge, SP Morris Oyee, responded…
Jinja: At least six traditional healers in Jinja district have been charged with disturbing the peace of the dead after they were arrested with sacks of human bones during a police operation. The successful operation was carried out in the rural areas of Jinja district, specifically in Buwenge Town Council, as part of efforts to crack down on impostors claiming to heal locals while extorting them. According to the police, the operation was prompted by public outcry over the suspicious activities of several individuals who were allegedly demanding human bones for economic gain. “We have arrested six of them, and…
Jinja: Police in the Kiira region are holding Mr. Francis Wandera, a landlord in Jinja City, who is accused of allegedly abusing his tenants’ young daughters. The 40-year-old man is accused of defiling the two minors on multiple occasions. The victims, whose identities have not been disclosed, are aged five and two years. Police’s preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect committed the alleged offenses during October and November of 2024. “He faces two counts of aggravated defilement,” SP James Mubi, the spokesperson for Kiira regional police, told Busoga Today on Wednesday afternoon. Reports suggest that Mr. Wandera used to buy…
During his visit to Shenyang City, China, in July 2024, the Kyabazinga of Busoga Kingdom, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, sought collaboration with Shenyang Polytechnic College to promote vocational education in Busoga, his area of jurisdiction. The Kyabazinga’s request was successfully considered, leading to a powerful partnership agreement signed on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. On behalf of Busoga, the cooperation was signed by Mr. Anthony Mula, the Director General of the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD), along with authorities from the renowned Chinese vocational college. The three-year cooperation agreement was sealed during a meeting in Shenyang City, China, where…
Jinja: Hundreds of revellers from around the world gathered at the vibrant Nyege Nyege Festival, which was filled with high enthusiasm and excitement. The four-day festival, held at the Golf Course Club in Jinja City, was attended by numerous dignitaries, including the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga. The event, which was criticized by some religious leaders, drew large crowds and was an important cultural highlight for the region. The festival kicked off on Thursday, November 14, 2024, and concluded on Sunday. It reached its peak on Saturday when Kadaga, who has consistently…
The 10-member delegation, led by Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD) Director General Mr. Anthony Mula, has gained proactive skills in development after spending the past two weeks at China Agricultural University in Beijing. The team, which set off on November 4, 2024, was warmly received by Professor Lixia Tang of China Agricultural University, who was one of the primary hosts of the delegation. The two-week study trip was packed with activities, field visits, and the sharing of experiences by Chinese professors and entrepreneurs involved in the development journey of the Asian nation. Comprising Busoga Kingdom officials, BCD secretariat members, and…
Jinja: The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has extended the sensitization drive of its Digital Conformity Marking (DCM) Program to the Jinja business community. The program is part of UNBS’s mission to protect public health and safety, enforce standards, and facilitate trade. The DCM Program is a traceability mechanism by UNBS that helps consumers, supermarkets, and retailers identify certified products from non-standard ones. On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, UNBS met with the business community in Jinja City for an in-depth engagement aimed at discussing certification procedures, product surveillance, and the DCM program to ensure compliance and foster sustainable economic…
Jinja: At least six people have been confirmed dead and eight others severely injured in a tragic road crash along the busy Jinja-Iganga highway. The accident occurred in Kakira village, Jinja District, in the early hours of Thursday, November 14, 2024, at around 4 a.m., when a Toyota Hiace (UBP 574J) from Mbale rammed into a stationary sugarcane truck (UAF 333B). By press time, police had not yet identified the deceased or the other casualties, who were transported to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital for medical treatment. “The deceased have not yet been identified,” said SP James Mubi, the Kiira Region…
Kaliro: In a proactive move to enhance healthcare access for the people of Busoga, Busoga Kingdom, in collaboration with the E-Rotary Club of Naguru Kampala, is set to hold a significant health camp aimed at promoting the well-being of local communities. The one-day health camp will be organized in Kaliro District’s Bulamogi Chiefdom on November 30, 2024. The event will take place at Namwiwa Health Center, selected for its central location. According to Owekitiibwa Ahmed Osman Noor, Busoga Kingdom’s second Deputy Premier, this health camp initiative aligns with the vision of His Majesty Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV to foster…
Inhebantu HRH Jovia Mutesi’s father, who is also known as the grandfather of Busoga, Mr. Stanley Bayole, is taking the lead in promoting the government’s GROW project in Tooro Kingdom. Also serving as the Fort Portal Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Mr. Bayole is steadfastly executing his duties, with the GROW campaign being a key focus. The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project aims to integrate Ugandan women into the money economy by empowering them in various enterprises. “Through this project, we aim to transform the lives of women in Tooro and Uganda at large, and to…