Author: Simon Mbago
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…
October 5th, every year, marks World Teachers’ Day, celebrating the status of teachers globally. Teachers and educationists gather to commemorate the adoption of the 1966 International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recommendations concerning the status of teachers, as well as the 1997 UNESCO Recommendation concerning the status of higher education teaching personnel. The theme for this year’s celebrations is, “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.” According to the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU), this theme highlights the need to value teachers’ knowledge, voices, and participation in decision-making processes…
East African Community Affairs Minister and Kamuli District Woman Legislator, Rebecca Kadaga, has criticized the chief of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, for allegedly collecting people’s National Identity cards (IDs) under the guise of preparing for the 2026 general elections, claiming they would be at the forefront of guarding President Museveni’s votes. Kadaga voiced her concerns about Namyalo on Friday, October 4, 2024, while presiding over the launch and fundraising of her “Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga (RAK) Education Initiative” at Nawanyago Primary School in Kamuli District. The First Deputy Prime Minister, Kadaga, acknowledged the concerns raised…
Buyende: The Kyabazinga of Busoga Kingdom, His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, during his 10th coronation celebration held in Bukungu Town Council, Buyende District, urged the people of Busoga to conserve the environment by planting trees. In response, the management and playing staff of Budiope FC have heeded this call and begun planting trees every time they play a match in the ongoing 7th edition of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup – a tournament organized by Obwakyabazinga bwa Busoga. The first such activity took place during their match against Busiki County at Irundu Township Primary School in Irundu…
As Busoga warms up for the 2024 Cancer Run, doctors continue sounding warnings against the deadly disease. Dr. Kibuuka Afizzi, Deputy Hospital Director and Clinical Head of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, has urged the Busoga community to prioritize seeking medical help for cancer. He highlighted the alarming prevalence of the disease among both men and women. However, Dr. Kibuuka noted that women, in particular, are often hesitant to seek medical assistance and undergo check-ups, neglecting diagnosis and scans, despite these services being free at the hospital. Dr. Kibuuka made these remarks during the official launch of the “Fight Women’s Cancer”…
The Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD), along with political leaders and the clergy, has officially launched the 2024 Busoga Prayer Week, dedicated to praying, fasting, and seeking divine intervention for the region’s challenges. This third edition of the prayer week aims to foster greater unity and collaboration among the political, social, religious, and economic leaders of the Busoga subregion. The event will take place from October 14–20, 2024, with the main gathering being organized at Kiyunga Playground in Luuka District. Under the theme “Deepening Regional Cohesion as a Foundation for Sustainable Household Transformation,” the initiative is part of BCD’s campaign…