Author: Simon Mbago
Jinja: Police in Jinja City have arrested a 40-year-old civilian who has been posing as a Field Forces Unit (FFU) officer to rob locals of their property. Jackson Mukasa, commonly known as “Afande Kawo,” is now in police custody after a long period of impersonating a law enforcement officer. Kiira Regional Police spokesperson SP James Mubi told Busoga Today on Wednesday morning that the suspect had been conning locals by offering fake phone tracking services until his fraudulent activities were exposed. The Kiira Regional Police Command tracking team arrested the suspect at his makeshift hideout in Masese, Jinja City. “He…
In an effort to enhance language education in higher learning institutions, the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI), in partnership with Makerere University, has launched a mentoring program for language instructors to improve their teaching effectiveness. During a day-long refresher training on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, which attracted several language educators, experts highlighted the importance of promoting local, foreign, and global languages, particularly in hospitality institutions. The lead trainer, Prof. Edith Ruth Natukunda from the Department of European and Oriental Languages at Makerere University, stated that language training enhances workplace communication between frontline staff, line managers, and customers. “Language…
Luuka: Internal Affairs Minister Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire has reiterated that the police are mandated to keep the peace, not to torture civilians, particularly during election campaigns. Otafiire stressed that citizens should not be treated like animals under the pretense of maintaining law and order. The minister issued this warning on Saturday, September 7, 2024, while officiating at the prayer mass of the late Gladys Aliyinza, wife of Hajji Faruk Kirunda, the deputy presidential press secretary. The prayers, recognizing Aliyinza’s eternal rest, were held at her ancestral home in Lambala village, Irongo sub-county, Luuka district. Otafiire, the chief guest at…
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Anti-Corruption Court remanded Ms. Amina Mutesi, Jinja City’s Principal Education Officer, on charges of abuse of office. The State House’s Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) arraigned the educationist before the court this afternoon. Ms. Mutesi joins her co-accused, Haruna Mulopa, an Education Officer, and Samuel Ngobi, an Assistant Sports Officer of Jinja City, who were earlier charged. According to the prosecution, Ms. Mutesi, being the Principal Education Officer, abused her authority by irregularly ordering headteachers of several government-aided schools in Jinja City…
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, HRH William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV, on Tuesday, September 2, 2024, expressed his appreciation for the Executive Director (ED) of the Gabula Royal Foundation, Mr. Isaac Imaka, for spearheading youth empowerment initiatives in the Kingdom. The King, who is the patron of the skills foundation, conveyed his commendation through Prince Richard Gabula, who represented him at the funeral of Mr. Imaka’s mother, Elizabeth Jennifer Aliyinza Mugabira. “He has done a great job in Busoga. He is at the forefront of skilling the youth through the Gabula Royal Foundation,” Prince Richard Gabula said while delivering the Royal…
Jinja: The government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, has donated two high-powered motor vehicles to the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) to enhance the institution’s capacity to execute hospitality duties. These vehicles include a Driving Training Vehicle and a state-of-the-art Customized Mobile Catering Truck. The vehicles were handed over on Monday, September 2, 2024, to Mr. Richard Kawere, the UHTTI Principal, by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ms. Doreen Katusiime, at the Uganda Museum in Kampala. Mr. Kawere emphasized the significance of the vehicles for the training of hospitality students. “These vehicles will play a crucial…
In a proactive move to combat high maternal mortality rates in Busoga, the Federation for Uganda Medical Interns (FUMI) organized a holistic marathon on Saturday, August 31, 2024, dubbed the “Maternal and Child Health Run,” which emphasized running for the Busoga mother. FUMI, an umbrella organization for medical interns across the country, is committed to eradicating this deadly health challenge in Uganda, particularly in Busoga. The medical interns collaborated with the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD), Ministry of Health, Busoga Health Forum, Busoga Kingdom, and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, among others. The run, held at Kakindu, was graced by the…
Jinja: Mr. Godfrey Sekitoleko, the principal of Horizon International School in Jinja city, says the institution focuses on the holistic development of students through extracurricular programs, cultural events, and community service projects that provide students with opportunities to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and contribute positively to society. “These experiences are integral to our mission of fostering well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient but also socially responsible and empathetic,” he explains. Located in Walukuba, Jinja City Southern Division, the school is set to celebrate 10 years of providing education services to the Ugandan community and surrounding countries.…
Jinja: The Federation of Uganda Medical Interns (FUMI), in collaboration with the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD), has launched the Maternal and Child Health Run to bolster the health of pregnant mothers in the Busoga subregion. The inaugural marathon is scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Kakindu Stadium in Jinja City. Partnering with the Ministry of Health, Busoga Health Forum, Busoga Kingdom, and many other organizations, FUMI is implementing a significant campaign aimed at enhancing the lives of mothers and newborn babies in the labor ward. Addressing reporters on Wednesday afternoon at Civil Service College in Jinja City, Mr.…
Busoga Kingdom is set to celebrate the 10th coronation anniversary of its reigning King, His Royal Highness (HRH) William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV. The significant event is scheduled for Friday, September 13, 2024, and will be hosted in Budiope, Bukungu Town Council, Buyende District. Budiope is part of Bugabula BB, one of the chiefdoms that make up Busoga Kingdom. The 10th anniversary is being organized by the esteemed committee of vocal individuals who were the brains behind the successful Royal Wedding on November 18, 2023. The Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, recently announced that the superb committee would be…