Author: Simon Mbago
JINJA: Mr. Haruna Mulopa, the Jinja City Education Officer, and Mr. Samuel Ngobi, the Assistant Sports Officer, were on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, remanded to Luzira Prison on accusations of diverting the government’s Universal Primary Education (UPE) capitation grant funds. The Anti-Corruption Court, presided over by Grade One Magistrate Christopher Opit, remanded the two officials after they pleaded not guilty to the charges of abuse of office. According to the prosecution, the technocrats, between 2021 and May 2022, instructed headteachers of several government-aided schools in Jinja City to divert UPE funds to other activities. This was contrary to UPE guidelines…
The young and talented Busoga artist Mutwahir Kakaire, known by his stage name Acidic Vokoz, continues to gain popularity among music lovers as preparations for his highly anticipated Ndi Musoga concert ramp up. The Ndi Musoga hitmaker has been putting pressure on music legends in Kampala and beyond with his dancehall and hip-hop lyrics, which have dominated both social media and mainstream media. Acidic Vokoz’s first major concert in the capital city, Kampala, is scheduled for August 30, 2024, at the largest venue, the Cricket Oval in Lugogo. As part of his promotional campaign leading up to the vibrant event…
President Yoweri Museveni has made transfers among his Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and City Commissioners (RCCs), along with their deputies. The State House confirmed this development on Monday, August 18, 2024. The president appointed the commissioners, exercising his powers as prescribed in Articles 99 and 203 of the 1995 Uganda Constitution. “In exercise of the powers conferred upon the President of the Republic of Uganda by Articles 99 and 203 of the 1995 Constitution (as amended); I hereby appoint the following Resident District/City Commissioners, Deputies, and Commissioners at the RDC Secretariat,” reads the statement released by the Presidential Press Unit…
Ann Lisa Kagoya from Bugweri Chiefdom was declared Miss Tourism of the Busoga Kingdom on Saturday, August 17. Kagoya was unveiled during the enthusiastic Kagulu Rock climbing challenge, organized at Kagulu in Buyende District. The 21-year-old emerged victorious in the highly contested Miss Tourism competition, which featured fifteen contestants from various chiefdoms across Busoga Kingdom. The young contestants included Fortunate Menya, Ann Lisa Kagoya, Maureen Nawula, Shakirah Atika Nassimbwa, Benitah Mukyala, Jane Martha Kasuswa, Justine Kyegombwa, Hajala Kawala, and Mary Namaganda. Others were Reina Mariam Mirembe, Faith Lynette Babirye, Shanita Namulondo, Dorcus Namukose, Patience Kisakye, and Sharon Naigaga. Shakirah Atika…
Buyende: Thousands of people across Busoga gathered on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Kagulu in Buyende district to participate in the 2024 Kagulu Rock Climbing Challenge. The annual event, organized by the Busoga Kingdom’s Ministry of Tourism and Heritage, featured the Busoga King, His Majesty William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV, as the chief climber. The First Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga, was also present, along with other political figures from Busoga, including members of Parliament, district chairpersons, and Busoga’s subjects. King Nadiope led his subjects to the apex of the 3,600-foot rock. However, Emma Kagona, a male resident of Buyende…
The Busoga Kingdom is on the verge of forming a partnership with the Kingdom of Eswatini to promote significant development in both kingdoms. This collaboration was showcased on Thursday, August 15, 2024, when Eswatini’s Majesty, King Mswati III, made a courtesy visit to Igenge Palace in Jinja. Busoga’s King, HRH William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV, along with his Queen, HRH Jovia Mutesi, warmly welcomed King Mswati, who was accompanied by his Queen, Inkhosikati Make Lamashwama, and a high-powered delegation from the Eswatini Royal family to the palace. King Nadiope emphasized the importance of unity and brotherhood between the two kingdoms,…
Namayingo: Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo, has expressed disappointment with individuals who frustrate investors through fraudulent activities, describing them as enemies of Uganda’s development. She emphasized that such bad actors must either reform or face the consequences in due time. The Vice President was represented by the Third Deputy Prime Minister, Hajjat Rukia Isanga Nakadama, at the official launch of the construction of the CN Sugar Factory in Kifuyo village, Buyinja Subcounty, Namayingo District. Her Excellency Alupo expressed her satisfaction with the investment by CN Sugar Company, marking the first major investment in Namayingo District, Eastern Uganda. “Those who always…
Twenty-nine UPDF soldiers have completed a four-week training course in Advanced Brigade Legal Officers Course (ABLOC) at the Legal Training Center (LTC) at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja City. Brig. Gen. Prof. Godard Busingye, the Joint Staff Legal Services head in the UPDF, officiated at the graduation ceremony on Saturday. He emphasized the importance of training in the UPDF for broadening officers’ knowledge and building their professional capacity. “This training is about enhancing knowledge. As lawyers, continue to broaden your knowledge and pursue more academic programs both domestically and abroad whenever possible. This will help you develop not only as lawyers…
Jinja: Iganga District Chairman, Mr. Ezra Gabula, was today presented with a wheelchair that had been intended for a poor disabled lady in Jinja City. At the launch of an ongoing intensive health camp organized by the Indian Community of Jinja in partnership with the Indo-Africa Organization and other partners, the MC announced that among the recipients of the wheelchairs was an elderly lady and two of her disabled relatives from a village. However, before the lady could receive the wheelchairs, the RDC of Jinja District, Mr. Gulume Balyaino, who was an official at the event, discreetly instructed the MC,…
Heifer International, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, is launching a significant project titled the “Stimulating Agribusiness for Youth Employment Project” (SAYE) to expand access to agribusiness opportunities for over 250,000 young people in Uganda. The project aims to empower 250,000 young people aged 16 to 35 (70% females, 3% youth with disabilities) by improving their skills, expanding market access, and offering inclusive financing in key sectors. Targeting female youth (70 percent) and youth with disabilities, the project emphasizes poultry, horticulture, oilseed, dairy, and beef value chains. “Among them, 175,000 of the targeted young people will be transitioned into dignified…