Author: Simon Mbago
The Rotary Club of the Source of the Nile in Jinja has taken a significant step in promoting agriculture by generously donating a brand new tractor and other agricultural equipment to 200 farmers in Mayuge district. The initiative, under the umbrella of the “Buwerere Agricultural Skilling Initiative,” aims to enhance the skills and productivity of local farmers in the Buwerere village, Mbirabila parish, Bukatube subcounty. The group of determined farmers, operating on 200 acres of land generously donated by Rays of Africa International, is now equipped with modern agricultural machinery and knowledge. In addition to receiving the much-needed equipment, the…
The City Development Forum (CDF) in Jinja is actively pursuing its mission to foster the transformation and sustainability of the city, calling for increased financial support to propel its ambitious initiatives. Serving as a crucial platform for stakeholders to address urban challenges and drive developmental projects, the CDF plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between city authorities and the diverse community of Jinja. Established in 2010 under the Decentralization Policy Framework and the Local Government Act, the CDF encompasses various stakeholder categories, including the business community, boda-boda operators, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), media representatives, hotel operators, garbage collectors,…
Police in Busoga East have apprehended two suspects, Enoch Ngwire, a 25-year-old resident of Kinyabwina village, and Ronald, a traditional healer from Nabitu village in Buwaaya sub-county, in connection to the brutal murder of 82-year-old businessman Alex Owori in Mayuge. The elderly victim, a sugarcane dealer and farmer, was allegedly killed on his way to his garden after recently selling his sugarcane plantation and pocketing shs.8 million. According to reports, Owori left home for gardening on Friday at around 8 am and did not return, prompting family members to search for him. Unfortunately, his lifeless body was found in a…
In a significant move towards fostering professionalism within law enforcement, over 100 police officers across three policing regions in Busoga—Kiira, Busoga North, and Busoga East—recently underwent comprehensive training on the pre-trial process and the protection of suspects’ rights. The one-day workshop, held at Source of the Nile Hostel in Jinja City over the weekend, aimed to instill a human rights-based approach to policing, emphasizing the implementation of the Uganda Human Rights Policy. Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Erasmus Twaruhukwa, the Director of Human Rights and Legal Services, presided over the training, emphasizing the paramount importance of upholding human rights…
In a significant move towards transparent land governance, the Jinja City Council has approved the city’s Land Board Committee after a period of controversial appointments. The committee is tasked with overseeing the issuance of land titles to residents and leases for those undertaking developmental projects within the city. Chaired by speaker Bernard Mbayo, the council approved the following members for the committee: Jamil Mukama Sanyu (Chairperson), Alex Luganda, Harriet Mirembe, Phillip Bogore (Uncle Philly), Barbra Munyaruguru, Muhammad Katuntubir, and Emmanuel Kamugisha Joram. The approval process witnessed the presence of City Mayor Peter Alton Kasolo Okocha and Deputy Mayor Fazirah Kauma…
In a shocking incident, Job Wafula, a health worker assigned to Lolwe Health III in Namayingo district, was apprehended on Friday morning for allegedly stealing drugs from the government health facility on Lolwe Island. The arrest followed a tip-off from the facility’s local watchman, who raised an alarm about the nurse’s suspicious activities during the early hours. Wafula was intercepted with a cache of stolen medical supplies, including fifteen malaria testing kits and various drugs used in the treatment of malaria. According to reports, he was transporting these items to his undisclosed local pharmacy. The suspect is currently detained at…
National Resistance Movement (NRM) officials gathered at Jinja City Hall on Wednesday to strategize for the upcoming celebrations of the National Resistance Army (NRA) Liberation Day. This vibrant annual event, observed on January 26, aims to honor the efforts of the NRA revolutionists, led by President Museveni, in bringing peace and stability to Uganda after overthrowing previous governments in 1986. This year’s celebration will be hosted in Jinja city at Wakitaka playground in eastern Uganda. The stakeholder meeting, attended by dignitaries such as Third Deputy Prime Minister Rukia Isanga Naakadama, Minister for Presidency Milly Babairye Babalanda, State Minister Persis Namuganza,…
Jinja: In a distressing incident, a 30-year-old man known as Bulo, or Scopus, was arrested in Wairaka trading center in Jinja district on allegations of defiling a primary four pupil. The suspect, whose primary occupation involves ferrying water to residents, was taken into custody at Kakira Central Police Station. According to reports, the accused, Bulo, is said to have lured the young girl into a romantic relationship on January 8, 2024. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was reportedly playing with friends when she was forcibly grabbed by Bulo. The unlawful act allegedly occurred in a kiosk located…
Jinja: Police in the Kiira region are on the hunt for a witch doctor allegedly involved in an illegal abortion that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Moreen Kabwire. The tragic incident occurred on January 2, 2024, when an unidentified traditional healer allegedly performed the illegal abortion using roots of wandering jew and bitter herbal liquids on the young girl, who was four months pregnant. Kabwire, who recently completed her primary seven studies at Nakanyonyi Primary School, resided with her grandmother, Betty Babirye, in Mutekanga zone, Bugembe, Jinja city. The victim went missing on January 2, prompting her grandmother to…
In a bizarre turn of events, Jinja police have apprehended 38-year-old Faridah Namugera of Buwagi village, Budondo sub-county, Jinja district, for allegedly orchestrating her own kidnapping in an attempt to secure money to settle debts. The controversial incident unfolded on January 3, 2024, when Namugera’s husband, Michael Ngobi, 41, reported a kidnapping case at Budondo police station. Ngobi claimed that his wife had been abducted on her way to Budondo Health Center IV for antenatal services. According to police reports, Ngobi detailed the movements of the supposed abductors, including the use of a motor vehicle (Noah) passing through Amber-court, joining…