Author: Simon Mbago
BUSOGA: The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, has reaffirmed his dedication to elevating Busoga to greater heights. A key strategy in this endeavor is combating teenage pregnancies and early marriages within the kingdom. At a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held at Igenge Palace in Jinja city, the Kyabazinga urged District Education Officers (DEOs) and headteachers of primary and secondary schools in the Busoga subregion to prevent young girls and boys from engaging in activities that lead to early pregnancies and a poor future. “The main reason we are fathered here today is to find strategies on how we…
Kamuli: The Busoga sub-region has launched a new initiative to grow Chili peppers, aiming to boost economic development and improve household incomes. The project was launched by the First Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga, on behalf of the Vice President, Jesca Alupo, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. “We are delighted to launch Chili growing in Busoga sub-region and Uganda at large today,” Kadaga said. “This milestone is a direct result of the Chili protocol signed between Uganda and China in September 2024.” According to Kadaga, the success of this project will not only improve people’s incomes but also contribute to…
Kamuli: Christine Okalang, Regional Manager of International Development Institute (IDI) Uganda, has emphasized the need to revive Sunday Schools in churches. This call to action aims to address the growing concern of parents neglecting their parenting roles, leaving children to rely on technology and peers. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a training program for Sunday School teachers at Malamu Center in Kamuli, Okalang stressed the importance of bridging the communication gap between parents, schools, and communities. She encouraged parents to engage in open dialogue with their children, focusing on positive reinforcement rather than reprimand. Quoting Proverbs 22:6, Okalang urged…
Jinja: In an effort to enhance road safety, traffic in Jinja is being sensitized about speeding through a dynamic speed feedback sign. This innovative approach detects and displays the speed of approaching vehicles, promoting adherence to speed limits. The initiative, led by CooP-Uganda, aims to raise awareness about the impact of speeding on road safety. Research has shown that significant speed differences between motorized and non-motorized transport are a major contributor to accidents. Launching the move on Friday at Jinja’s Main Street, Mr. Edgar Kabale, a General Manager at Coop-Uganda highlighted the key objectives of the initiative which include reducing…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) is spearheading a national effort to revolutionize oilseed production in Uganda. Through the 7-year National Oilseeds Project (NOSP), funded by International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) and Opec Fund for International Development (OFID) loans, the government aims to transform rural areas through sustainable oilseed development. MAAIF’s two-day Financial Literacy training at Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja (April 24-25, 2025) equipped local farmers with strategies to improve oilseed productivity through modern farming practices and quality standards.” The Ministry in collaboration with NOSP educated Community Development Officers (CDOs), Commercial Officers, and…
A shocking scandal involving forgery, fraud, and family exploitation threatens to tarnish the legacy of renowned businessman Haj Majid Mohammed Bagalaaliwo. Widely respected as a seasoned entrepreneur, Haj Bagalaaliwo is best known as the founder and chairman of Century Bottling Company (now Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Limited), and as a former stakeholder in the defunct Greenland Bank Limited, First Insurance Company Limited, FIBA Coffee Uganda, and Inter-Continental Investments Uganda Limited. He also holds the distinguished title of founding patron of House of Zakat and Waqf Uganda. Today, his vast empire and personal legacy are engulfed in a bitter family dispute that…
Jinja – A tragic incident has struck Jinja District, Uganda, where 35-year-old Kajiiko Isifu, a boda-boda rider from Kalebera Village, Buwenge Sub-county, is suspected to have drowned in a nearby swamp. Kajiiko was last seen near Nagawoloma Swamp—located between Kalebera and Kibundaire villages—around midday on April 12. Four days later, on April 16, a resident discovered his decomposing body while gardening, prompting the chairperson of Kibundaire Village to alert police at Buwenge Police Station. Preliminary investigations suggest that Kajiiko may have drowned. “His body has been taken to Buwenge HCIV mortuary for a postmortem examination,” confirmed SP James Mubi, the…
Under their umbrella Busoga Health Press Group, journalists organized a one-day health camp on Monday at Busoga Kingdom Headquarters in Bugembe, Jinja City, targeting pregnant mothers to address pregnancy-related health issues. The group also launched monthly health education press briefings where health experts will address the media on various health matters to sensitize the community and promote accurate information. Dr. Andrew Balyeku, Busoga Kingdom’s Minister for Health, who presided over the events, emphasized, “Journalists must collaborate with medical personnel to address health misinformation and save lives.” The Kyabazinga minister was pleased with the journalists’ initiative of putting the focus on…
Kamuli: In a bid to improve sanitation and promote girls’ education, African Water Solution has constructed a menstrual hygiene room and two 10,000-liter water tanks at Nakakabala Primary School in Kamuli District. The initiative, launched on Sunday, April 12, 2025, at Nakakabala Primary School in Mbulamuti Sub-county, Kamuli District, aims to provide a safe and hygienic environment for girls to manage their menstruation, reducing the risk of school dropouts. Its launch, which marked a significant milestone among the locals, came while commemorating Water and Sanitation Day in the rural district. “We came to this school before and found out that…
Bugiri: Miss Bugiri Brand, a beauty brand dedicated to empowering young women and men, has launched an initiative, Miss Bugiri Beauty Contest, to create positive change in Bugiri District and the Busoga region. The brand aims to address pressing issues such as HIV/AIDS, STIs, teenage pregnancies, early marriages, and political exploitation by providing a platform for youth empowerment, according to Ms Esther Morine Nabwire, the Brand Chief. Regrettably, the Busoga region, including Bugiri, grapples with alarming rates of these challenges, ranking high nationally. Poverty and fragmented family structures exacerbate these problems. However, Ms Nabwire believes that by arming young people…