Author: Simon Mbago
Busoga youths under their umbrella body, the Busoga Kingdom Youth Council (BKYC), have expressed concern over Uganda’s education sector, debating that it requires significant reforms to address deep-rooted challenges. During their assembly (Lukiiko) held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Kingdom headquarters in Bugembe, Jinja City, the youths urged the government to ensure the improvement of Uganda’s education, which is reportedly deteriorating. Mr. Fred Ssebata, a youth representative from Kigulu chiefdom, tabled a motion concerning education, asking the youth council to embark on a mission to revive Busoga’s education, which was once renowned for its vibrant and traditional schools.…
Jinja: According to SSP Charles Nsaba, the Kiira Regional Police Commander (RPC), the region has recorded a decrease in crime rates. Mid-year crime analysis and statistics indicate that in 2024, 13,391 cases were reported, compared to 2023, where 17,912 cases were registered. This marks a reduction of 4,521 cases. Mr. Nsaba stated that organized crimes such as murders, aggravated robberies, theft of motor vehicle number plates, and violent crimes have been suppressed as a result of collaboration with sister forces, local leaders, and other stakeholders. The region embarked on vigorous community policing campaigns, which have been vital in reducing criminality.…
The newly crowned Miss Tourism of Busoga Kingdom 2024/25 is launching an ambitious initiative to green the Kyabazinga’s land, Busoga. Ann Lisa Kagoya, a 20-year-old Queen, aims to plant over two million trees to ensure the subregion becomes greener. In an interview with Busoga Today, Kagoya expressed confidence that her reign as Miss Tourism will bring environmental preservation to the forefront, thanks to her focus on climate justice. The university student emphasized the importance of promoting Busoga through tree planting, stating that her efforts would be successful in this esteemed project. “My dream as Busoga’s Miss Tourism is to promote…
Efforts have been ramped up to combat the prevalence of the Mpox epidemic in the Busoga subregion. Health specialists have teamed up with Busoga media personalities to raise awareness about the transmission of this health threat. Uganda confirmed its first Mpox cases on July 24, 2024, with two patients from Kasese district at Bwera Hospital. As of now, the cumulative total of confirmed cases since the outbreak stands at 22, with Busoga registering three cases. During a multi-stakeholder engagement involving District Health Educators (DHEs), public health specialists, and journalists, strategies were outlined to manage the public health emergency. The meeting,…
Iganga: Traffic along the Iganga-Kaliro road on Monday, September 23, 2024, was significantly disrupted after locals blocked part of the busy route near the Railway Flyover, commonly known as ‘Kukiyitirirwa’. Furious residents obstructed the road for nearly three hours, from 7 am to 10 am, protesting two deadly accidents that claimed five lives within 24 hours at the same spot, just a few meters from Iganga town. Heavily armed police from Iganga Central Police Station (CPS) were forced to fire teargas and live bullets into the air to disperse the angry crowd, which had blocked all traffic. Motorcycles and cars…
Experts from the tourism sector are advocating for the education of tour guides to ensure the effective and professional management of visitors. They argue that unprofessionalism has negatively impacted Uganda’s important tourism sector, with guides providing travelers with contradictory information about tourism sites. Mr. Herbert Byaruhanga, the president of the Uganda Safari Guides Association (USAGA), lamented that the tourism industry is plagued by local guides who lack knowledge of the ethical principles required to manage travelers. “We need the tour guides to be trained because some provide conflicting information, which confuses tourists. We want them to have consistent information so…
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, the city of Jinja will be transformed into a space for people to enjoy the roads. The day marks World Car Free Day, encouraging walking and other non-motorized means of transportation in areas that are usually busy due to motorized traffic. World Car Free Day, celebrated in cities around the globe, aims to showcase a people-centered city. It also seeks to raise awareness about current road safety issues, highlight the health benefits of non-motorized transport, and promote respect for all road users. Coop Uganda, in conjunction with Jinja City Council, Uganda Red Cross Society, and…
Kamuli: Mr. Moses Kawubanya, who narrowly escaped death after his wife attacked him and cut off his genitals, is in a coma and seeking financial aid for plastic surgery. The 40-year-old man, whose main source of income was teaching at Kayembe Primary School in Namwendwa Subcounty, Kamuli District, is requesting at least Shs10 million to fund his surgery at Nsambya Hospital. Mr. Kawubanya’s ordeal occurred on June 10, 2024, when his wife, Suzan Namuganza, attacked him with a sharp knife, causing severe genital injuries. The incident took place in the early hours at their home in Nabirumba, Kamuli District. Namuganza…
Reports indicate that the Busoga subregion has lost a significant number of mothers, succumbing to excessive bleeding, particularly during childbirth, as health facilities struggle with a lack of available blood. Not only maternal health is at risk, but child health as well, with children—especially those suffering from severe anemia—facing a high risk of losing their lives. To address these challenges, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, is working to combat blood shortages in Busoga. They are developing solutions to meet the region’s monthly blood demand of 3,200 units. According to the organization, they…
Luuka Chiefdom, one of the royal provinces of Busoga Kingdom, is set to sensitize its subjects on the importance of securing land titles to combat the rampant land theft in the area. This initiative is being led by the chiefdom’s monarch, Prince Willington Nabwana Inhensiko IV. The royal chief believes that without proper land titles, his subjects will face significant challenges in the future as opportunists may take advantage of the lack of documentation to grab their land. In response, the chiefdom has collaborated with the Office of the President in Luuka District, led by Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Mr.…