Author: Simon Mbago
President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday June 1, presided over the passing out of 21 senior army officers who successfully completed their one-year course. These attained knowledge aims relevant skills in the National Security Strategic Studies (NSSS) from the National Defence College located in Njeru municipality, Buikwe district. The president applauded the Defence Colleges in the country for undertaking the professionalism of the army officers to promote the country’s security. He said the training schools are exposures of everything and pledged to make them centers of excellence. “The Uganda’s defence colleges are attracting other individuals from foreign countries. They come from…
MAYUGE: WaterAid, a nonprofit organization undertaking the provision of clean water, is in Busoga to implement its objectives. The organization is using motorized borehole systems to supply and uplift water access in the Busoga subregion and beyond. In the latest projects, the organization extended services to Mayuge district where a new motorized borehole system was launched. Residents of Lugwara Quarters village in Wairasa Sub County are beneficiaries of the significant initiative. WaterAid Uganda collaborates with district local governments to promote the supply of clean water to the local communities. The collaboration is always supported by the Church of Jesus Christ…
Jinja: Police in Jinja district on Wednesday May 29, 2024 detained a 21-year-old University student for reportedly luring a juvenile into sexual intercourse. Michael Onya offering a bachelor of education at Gulu University is the suspect behind bars for the distressing unlawful incident. Kiira regional police spokesperson SP James Mubi told Busoga Today that a university student detained at Kakira CPS is facing aggravated defilement. It is said that the suspect committed the offense on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. “He lured the victim using deceptive means of teaching her jumping rope games at around 10 am. Onya was attracted to…
Contrary to the Uganda National Farmer’s Federation (UNFFE), the Ministry of Education and Sports is organising the third national agricultural education show in Bukalasa Agricultural grounds, in Wobulenzi, Luwero district. But the (UNFFE) wants and is going to organise the show in the usual Jinja Agricultural show grounds at the Source of the Nile. Clashes have, therefore, emerged as the important bodies are fight for who is to organise the education agriculture show for learners. UNFFE, an umbrella that brings together farmers across the country, is the renowned organisation that has been responsible and organiser of the national agricultural show…
As the country gears for the 2026 general elections, a section of youths from different political parties in Eastern Uganda have merged to form a political pressure group. The group named Eastern Revolutionary Platform (ERP) was launched on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Jinja city. The controversial National Unity Platform (NUP) mobilizer Moses Bigirwa was unveiled as the president of the Revolutionary group. Ivan Masha is serving as the deputy president, Francis Adepho, Secretary General, while John Ndaula was unveiled as the movement publicist. The movement has a slogan “Eastern First,” and the black colour with group members says it…
Namayingo: Henry Sida, 43-year-old man, is in police cells for reportedly burning the hands of his daughter. He is a resident of a resident of Dohwe village in Buhemba Sub-county, Namayingo district. According to Mr Trevor Solomon Baleke, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) of Namayingo, Sida nearly destroyed the hands of his daughter when she asked him school fees to go for studies. The 12-year-old minor was only identified as Nabwire. She allegedly dropped out of school while in Primary Four when her father refused to pay her school fees. It is reported that Sida abandoned his responsibilities as…
Kaliro: The leadership of Abasoga Nseete at Uganda Martyrs school of nursing in Kaliro district was Sunday, May 26, 2024, transitioned. The instruments of power were exchanged from the outgoing leaders to the new cabinet. The colourful function organized at the school campus in Bulamogi chiefdom featured Mr Tomasi Kanya Ngobi, the chairperson emeritus Abasoga Nseete, successfully handing over power to the new Nseete chief, Stanley Kemba. The Abasoga Nseete boss at an institution and university is named “Mudhadhu,” a traditional title that describes the difference of any other leader in society. The event presided over by Mr Paul Kalikwani…
Namutumba: While presiding over the belated World Press Freedom Day for Namutumba Journalists Association (NAJA), Hon. Persis Namuganza, the state Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development wonders why journalists concentrate on disseminating negative stories against government. Not only government but the minister says reporters also attack mere individuals even without genuine reasons. “You talked negative about me, and I kept quiet. You have destroyed people’s names over little money given by opportunities. But you even attack government that would have common agenda for you,” furious Namuganza said. Namuganza believes journalists should put much energy on individual developmental projects to…
The Executive Director of National Planning Authority (NPA), Dr Joseph Muvawala, has ordered for demolition of kiosks constructed in the service lanes in Jinja City. Not only in Jinja but Muvawala wants all kiosks established in alleys of urban centres across the country pulled down. Dr Muvawala writes the orders in a letter addressed to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local government and Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development. He stated that in accordance with the Physical Planning Act 2010, Jinja city and other urban areas in Uganda have approved Physical Development Plans (PDPs) to guide and…
In efforts to empower the young people in the Busoga sub-region, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), in collaboration with Gold Serve and Ewaka foundation has extended the digital education to the young generation in the Eastern region. The notable education benefited over 130 youths from Butembe chiefdom, obtaining significant skills and knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Multimedia programmes. During a 5-day vital training organised at Jinja city from May 20 to 24, 2024, emphasis was put on the importance of the Internet and effective usage of electronic gadgets, including mobile phones, tablets and computers, for digital marketing.…