Author: Simon Mbago
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…
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…