Author: Simon Mbago
The youths from the Busoga Kingdom Youth Council (BKYC) are determined that education can potentially aid in the fight against challenges facing the Busoga sub-region. They were preaching the gospel of education in Mayuge district on Saturday, May 4, 2024, during a graduation ceremony at Lugolole village in Baitambogwe subcounty. David Mugabi, who serves as the General Secretary for BKYC, was celebrating his important milestone of attaining a degree in education from Busitema University. The Thanksgiving ceremony underscored the importance of education in eliminating ignorance among individuals. Several educationists, parents, students, and political and religious leaders, among other individuals who…
Jinja: In a double tragedy in Jinja city, police are investigating the circumstances under which one Rogers, a fisherman at Kisima 2 island was reportedly killed by the yet to be identified individuals on May 3, 2024. According to allegations, the fisherman allegedly stole over four fish meant for Irene Akurut, 35, commonly known as Mama Angel, a resident of Kisiima 2 island in Jinja city. Mama Angel informed Moses Katasa and Wilber Magero 29, who reportedly beat up Rogers to death. It is said that after ending his life, the suspects then got the lifeless body of Rogers and…
Journalists in Uganda on Friday joined the rest of the world to the annual World Press Freedom Day, commemorated on May 3. The day serves to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and assess the state of press freedom throughout the world. World Press Freedom Day also aims to defend the media from attacks on their independence and pay tributes to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This year’s celebration was under the theme; “Journalism in the face of the environment.” Journalists are concerned with their safety, exploitation, job losses, reduction in permanent employments…
Namayingo: Authorities from the Eastern Namayingo districts are seeking urgent intervention from the government after floods invaded the area. Over 100 households are wrestling for shelter following a persistent flooding on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Reports indicate that the most affected is Hama Island, where even the police marine detach and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) offices were washed away. The rising floods are allegedly caused by the submerging waters from Lake Victoria. Mr Trevor Solomon Baleke, the Namayingo Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) told Busoga Today on Friday that the heavy rainfall experienced in the area has been a key…
After constructive talks, Makerere University has officially been approved to establish its branch in Jinja City. 52.6 acres of land was provided by Jinja city local government for Makerere to expand services to the Busoga sub-region. During a meeting between Makerere University authorities and Jinja City leaders, technocrats and stakeholders at the University’s main campus, Kampala on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Councillors were impressed by the significant projects Makerere envisions to carry out in Jinja. The public higher institution of learning is now in the process of resource mobilisation from the government to construct a branch at the land housing…
Iganga: In an enterprising move to protect and preserve the environment, the Busoga Environment Rescue Mission has been launched. During an ideation meeting organised at Family Concept in Iganga town on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, strategies were brainstormed and drawn for the effectiveness of the important movement. Leaders from diverse backgrounds including student leaders, civil society organization (CSO) leaders, religious youth leaders, political aspirants, and graphics and online marketing leaders across the Busoga subregion are positive about the constructive initiative aiming to promote a conducive landscape of the Kyabazinga community. Mr Mohamed Mukalu, one of the members leading the group,…
As the country joins the rest of the world to celebrate the annual international labour day on May 1, primary teachers across the Busoga sub-region are unhappy with their working environment. Hajjat Aisha Kumutala Watongola, the chairperson of Uganda National Association of Teachers Union (UNATU) in charge of Busoga, explains the unfavourable working situations primary teachers encounter while executing their professional duties. Hajjat Watongola calls on the government to address the issues affecting teachers at their respective schools. She stresses the long journeys moved by teachers as schools do not have staff quarters to accommodate the educationists. “The labour day…
Jinja: The Jinja City council deputy speaker Sirina Kyakuwire Kamya is aggressive and concerned with public healthy facilities charging expectant mothers to access maternity services. Kyakuwaire advocates for free crucial services such as Ultra sound scans in government hospitals. Kyakuwaire echoes the advocacy on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, while providing maternity services to pregnant women through her Kyakuwaire foundation, a charity organisation. Over 200 expectant mothers benefited from a two-days maternity event that featured free services at Nile Crescent Health Centre located in Bugembe, Jinja city. These received ultra sound scans, mama kits, and basins, among others, to facilitate the…
Mr Alex Kifuse, the Chief Finance officer (CFO) of Kamuli district, is nursing serious wounds in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital after he was reportedly attacked by suspected panga-welding goons. Police confirmed that the tragic incident unfolded in the wee hours of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, when Mr. Kifuse had just reached his home. He was cut on his head, neck, and back. Busoga East regional police spokesperson, Assistant Spretendant of Police (ASP) Micheal Kasadha, said the distressing development happened at Webwa ward in the northern division of Kamuli municipality in Kamuli district. “We have started investigating the circumstances under which…
The Kyatule hit maker, Captain Jinja, is mobilizing for massive support towards his anticipated vibrant concert dubbed “Mbisobola Live Concert”. Slated for May 18, 2024, at Savers Hotel in Bugembe, Jinja city, the live concert presented by the New Eden Entertainment serves as the singer’s first show to be organized in town. The upcoming singer yielded in 2023 when his “you are welcome home” concert attracted over 1000 villagers in the rural Kamuli district. Among other prominent Busoga entertainers to showcase vibrant performances at Savers Hotel include, the Ezila hit maker Roya Simba, Peter M Gazampa, Menton Rass, Cool Demas,…