Author: Simon Mbago
Jinja: The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, made a courtesy visit to the Madhivani Group on Monday, October 28, 2024, touring the renowned sugar mill plant in Kakira, Jinja District. Kaziimba commended the Madhivani family, founders of the Kakira Sugar Factory, for their role in the socioeconomic transformation of the country. He praised them for supporting the Church in numerous initiatives both within the Busoga Diocese, where the factory is located, and at the provincial level. In his holy constituency of Busoga Diocese, the Archbishop held a meeting with management led…
Jinja: Art and culture are integral in advocating for animal welfare. This is evident from the just-concluded Jinja International Art Festival, which commenced on October 24, showcasing an incredible array of artistic talent from across the globe. Artists from Rwanda, Comoros, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe came together to celebrate cultural diversity and advocate for animal welfare through their creative expressions. World Animal Protection, an international civil society organization advocating for animal welfare, organized the annual event at Hem Gardens in Jinja city on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Ian Muriu, the Digital Content and Communication Officer at World Animal Protection,…
Iganga: Hundreds gathered in somber unity to celebrate the life and legacy of Mary Owori, mother of UPDF officer Col. Rogers Gabriel Owori, at her burial in Namasoga village, Iwawu Bulamagi Sub-County, Iganga District, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. In a poignant address, General Edward Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, urged Ugandans to cherish their parents, especially their mothers, whose sacrifices, he said, are the bedrock of Uganda’s future. Owori, who passed away at 88 after a courageous battle with throat cancer, was remembered as a matriarch devoted to nurturing her children and instilling values that would…
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…