Author: Simon Mbago
Tensions have risen within the National Unity Platform (NUP) as party leaders, foot soldiers, and opposition members express their discontent with Njeru municipality legislator, Hon. Jimmy Lwanga, over his reported meeting with Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugana, the Chief of the MK movement. Accusations and denouncements have flooded social media platforms, with critics questioning Lwanga’s motives and loyalty to the opposition party. Hon. Lwanga, in response to the photographs showing him engaging with the senior Presidential advisor on special operations, admitted to the meeting but clarified that his intentions were solely to lobby for the development and welfare of his constituents in…
Social media platforms have been abuzz with photos of Jimmy Lwanga, the lawmaker for Njeru municipality, and Busoga Members of Parliament meeting Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugana, Uganda’s first son and presidential advisor on special operations. The meeting included Busoga MPs such as Racheal Magoola (Bugweri district), Alex Brandon Kintu (Kagoma North), Martin Muzaale Mugabi (Buzaaya County), Iddi Isabirye (Bunya South), Nathan Igeme Nebeta (Jinja East), Milton Muwuma Kalulu (Kigulu South), and Brenda Namukuta (Kaliro district), among others. They were seen meeting with the chief of the MK Movement, who has expressed his intention to run for the presidential seat in 2026.…
Jinja: In a recent operation, police in Jinja intercepted a boda-boda rider transporting four stolen slaughtered goats and nine chickens packed in sacks along the Wairaka section of the Jinja-Iganga highway. The incident was confirmed by SP James Mubi, the Kiira Region Police Spokesperson, who revealed that the yet-to-be-identified suspect managed to flee the scene. Mubi stated that the Kiira Region Integrated Highway Police Patrol, which operates from the stretch of the new bridge up to Magaga, made the recovery early on Friday morning. The motorcycle involved in the incident was identified as a Bajaj Boxer with registration number UDZ…
Jinja: Despite ongoing police operations in the city and surrounding areas, insecurity in Jinja continues to escalate, leaving local residents on edge. The Northern division, which includes Bugembe, Mafubira, Namulesa, Wanyange, and other neighborhoods, has become a particularly alarming area. In a disturbing incident last night, unidentified assailants armed with machetes invaded the home of veteran journalist and businessman Tom Kalumula in Nakanyonyi. They subjected him to torture before fleeing with significant sums of money and other valuable possessions. This incident follows another attack earlier this week in the early hours of Monday, when local radio broadcaster Livingstone Bontwe was…
Tororo: The Government of Uganda, in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment, initiated a stakeholder’s engagement and site handover meeting on Tuesday to mark the commencement of the Gule solar-powered water irrigation system in Tororo. The project, valued at shs.716m, will be implemented by Nexus Green Limited. Rogers Masaba, Assistant Manager at the Water for Production Regional Center East within the Ministry of Water and Environment, emphasized the importance of monitoring and supervision by district leaders to ensure the successful execution of the project. The ministry has plans to construct 687 water irrigation sites nationwide, and Tororo district…
Luuka: Samuel Kakyada, the former chairperson of Luuka district who has now become a preacher at Busei Christ Mission, has expressed the view that the newly signed traffic and road safety law should also apply to the presidential convoy and ministerial vehicles. President Yoweri Museveni recently gave his assent to the Traffic and Road Safety Bill 2023, which increases the fine for motorists driving above the prescribed speed limit from shs.200,000 to shs.2m. The government aims to restore order and safety on the roads with this new legislation. In an interview with Busoga Today, Pastor Kakyada alleges that the president’s…
The deputy spokesperson of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has made a passionate call for the urgent resignation of President Yoweri Museveni, labeling him as the chief orchestrator of election violence. Mufumbiro argues that the “Museveni government” has failed to organize elections fairly, and therefore, the president should step down from his position. Mufumbiro’s demand comes in the wake of President Museveni’s investigation into the violence and alleged vote rigging that marred the recent Bukedea LC5 by-election. In a letter addressed to Brig Gen Henry Isoke, the head of the State House Anti-corruption unit, President Museveni…
Kamuli: A tragic incident has occurred in Kamuli district, where a fisherman lost his life in a shooting incident at Kyamatende landing site. The local police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has left the community in shock and mourning. The victim has been identified as Jackson Lutaaya, a 30-year-old resident of Nabitalo B in Kibuye Parish, Kagumba subcounty, Kamuli district. Lutaaya held the position of vice chairman in the Nabitalo Beach Management Unit (BMU), showcasing his dedication to the fishing community. According to preliminary findings by the police, Lutaaya and five other members were…
Jinja: Forty-seven senior officers have successfully completed a comprehensive 47-week course at the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) in Kimaka, Jinja City. The graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of the officers, who hailed from various countries, including Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The Defense and Veteran Affairs Minister, Vincent Ssempijja, commended the commitment of President Museveni to promoting professionalism in armed forces across Uganda and Africa. The minister emphasized the importance of leadership and motivation in fostering progress within the institution and the nation. Presiding over the graduation ceremony, Minister Vincent Ssempijja expressed his admiration for the training…
Jinja: The Jinja Scouts Camp commenced on Thursday at the Campsite Buwenda in Jinja city, marking its 30th anniversary with a four-day celebration. The camp not only serves as a milestone event but also includes district schools competitions aimed at selecting the most talented individuals who will represent Jinja at the national level. Numerous schools from Jinja city and Jinja district have flocked to the camp, eagerly participating in a variety of activities such as kitchen construction, carpentry, agricultural tasks, and a current affairs quiz, among others. Paul Madanda Jembrace, an esteemed Jinja scout accessor, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “We…