Author: Simon Mbago
Lands, Housing and Urban Development Minister Judith Nabakooba has taken an interest in the long-term dispute between the Jinja Muslim community and the Ministry of Health over the Muslim Cemetery land. The controversial disagreement between the two significant parties over the land located on plots 31-39 Baxi Road in Jinja City has resulted in blocked access for the Muslim faithful to bury their loved ones in the designated area. Reportedly, they have had to use ladders to access the cemetery since the construction of a wall fence by the UPDF Engineering Brigade, supported by the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. In…
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has appointed Busoga Kingdom’s legal affairs advisor, Owekitibwa Alex Luganda, as a member of the World Compliance and Mediation Commission. The Kingdom’s iconic lawyer was nominated and approved by the 191 member states of the IFRC during the 24th General Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The assembly began on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and will run through October 25. “On a very good note, I have just been appointed by the 191 member states General Assembly of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement sitting here in Geneva, Switzerland, as…
Kaliro: Police in Busoga North, Kaliro District, have detained a 50-year-old man, his wife, and sister-in-law in connection with the alleged robbery and murder of a businesswoman, identified as Betty Tusingwire, earlier this month. On October 2, 2024, at around 9:00 PM, Tusingwire was reportedly shot dead by unknown assailants upon arriving home with her husband. The assailants fled the scene after robbing the couple of cash amounting to UGX 3 million. According to SP Michael Kasadha, the Busoga North Police spokesperson, in coordination with the Flying Squad, the suspects were arrested on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in Iganga District.…
Rt. Hon. Justine Lumumba Kasule, the Minister for General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister, emphasized the significance of teamwork, describing it as essential for individuals to create an enjoyable world. Officiating on the third day of the Busoga Prayer Week at St. Stephen’s Church, Rubaga, Jinja City, the former National Resistance Movement (NRM) vocal secretary-general explained that prayer is a gathering that fosters unity in the community. In a special church service at the Catholic worship center on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the minister was represented by former Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Daudi Migereko,…
Bugiri: The second day of the Busoga Prayer Week, organized by the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD), saw Christian believers and Busoga leaders gather at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Waluwerere, in Bugiri District. The event provided a profound spiritual atmosphere, with attendees seeking God’s divine intervention for the transformation of the region. Led by Rt. Rev. Paul Hannington Suubi, the Bishop of East Busoga Diocese, the faithful from across the region participated in a powerful evening service focused on praying for unity and blessings for Busoga. The East African Community (EAC) Affairs Minister, Rebecca Kadaga, was the chief guest of the…
Katakwi: In a bid to motivate teachers and students ahead of the forthcoming National Examinations, Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has engaged with teachers in Katakwi to improve academic standards in the district. The Vice President also visited a secondary school, where she challenged students with questions during a Chemistry lesson and flagged off the Skills Training program at Epel Memorial Training Institute. Alupo was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports, Kadrace Turyagyenda. A total of 1,673 teachers from government-aided primary schools, community primary schools, Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers, government-aided secondary schools,…
Traveling between Uganda and Kenya on Lake Victoria has become easier after a long period of hardship and risk. This improvement in transport is thanks to the joint efforts of the two countries. Uganda and Kenya have secured a reliable water vessel that will transport nationals of both countries. The MV Ormiston, owned by Water Bus Globology Limited, was officially unveiled on Friday, October 11, 2024, to address the daily risks faced on Africa’s largest freshwater body. This modern ferry has main docks at Sigulu and Bugana in Uganda’s Namayingo District, as well as Marenge Port Victoria in Kenya’s Busia…
As Busoga gears up for the regional prayer week slated for October 14th to 20th, 2024, Vice President Major (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has praised the subregion for choosing to put God first in their efforts to develop the area. Alupo was presiding over the annual ministerial dinner organized by the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD) at Jinja Mada Hotel on Thursday, October 10, 2024. In her message, delivered by the third deputy prime minister and Mayuge District Woman MP, Hajjat Lukia Isanga Nakadama, Alupo said the prayer week is a significant initiative, describing it as one of the factors that…
According to Mr. Anthon Mula, the Director General of the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD), each faith under the Inter-Religious Council will lead prayers on a designated date during the week. These include Anglicans, Catholics, Muslims, Orthodox, Seventh Day Adventists, and Pentecostals. In a media release disseminated by the BCD on Monday, October 7, 2024, Mr. Mula stated, “Arising from the meetings of the Busoga Inter-Religious Council held under the coordination of the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD) on 2nd and 7th October 2024, I am pleased to announce and confirm that the 2024 Busoga Prayer Week has been confirmed…
Police in Jinja city have launched comprehensive investigations into the mysterious death of Anisha Kwagala, an S.4 student at St. John Secondary School, Wakitaka, located in the city’s northern division. The tragic incident occurred on Monday, October 7, 2024, when the young girl developed complications. Despite efforts by the school authorities to rush her to a nearby health facility, she tragically passed away at the gate of an undisclosed private clinic that morning. Initial reports suggest that Kwagala, who had been battling heart complications, succumbed to heart failure. However, mixed reactions have emerged within the community, with some speculating that…