Author: Simon Mbago
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…
In a harrowing incident that exposes the perils of relying on traditional birth attendants, Mayuge, Busoga East region, is grappling with the aftermath of a maternal tragedy. The local police are on the hunt for Rose Amoge, a traditional birth attendant known as “Mulelwa,” implicated in a botched delivery that claimed the lives of both a mother and her newborn. The victim, 30-year-old Jane Ajambo, a mother of three, tragically lost her life on Tuesday at Amoge’s residence in Bukasero village, Buyemba parish, Bukatuube subcounty, Eastern Mayuge district. Ajambo, desperate after a pregnancy lasting over thirteen months without delivery, sought…
In a thrilling showdown at Kakindu Stadium in Jinja city, Busiki Chiefdom etched its name in history as the champion of the 2023 Busoga Masaza Cup, defeating Butembe 1-0. The victory, sealed with a single goal in the 72nd minute by Kenneth Ndifuna, marked Busiki’s debut in the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals of the prestigious annual tournament. Despite deploying star strikers like Alimansi Bidondole, Butembe, the 2017 champions, couldn’t break through Busiki’s solid defense. The match attracted a vibrant crowd, including the Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Wilberforce Nadiope Gabula IV, the kingdom premier, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, Second Deputy…
In a spirited end-of-year council sitting, Busoga youths, represented by the Busoga Kingdom Youth Council (BKYC), convened to discuss transformative plans for the year 2024. The gathering, held at the kingdom headquarters in Bugembe, Jinja city, saw enthusiastic debates on key issues aimed at empowering the youth in the Busoga region. Chaired by Owekitiibwa Paul Munana, the council brought together representatives from each of the eleven chiefdoms of Busoga. With a focus on collective development, the youth envisioned mobilizing their peers for skill development workshops, empowering them with vocational abilities for self-employment. The council plans to champion causes such as…
Jinja: In a heartbreaking incident on December 25, two minors lost their lives in a drowning tragedy at Masese Pier on the shores of Lake Victoria, situated at Masese landing site in Jinja city southern division. The victims were identified as 10-year-old Faisal Idel and Aksali Wambede, both residents of Katende road in Bugembe. The unfortunate incident unfolded after the youngsters attended a lively football match between Kisima One United and Masese United at Lakeside Primary School in Masese. Following the match, the children reportedly ventured to the banks of Lake Victoria for a swim, and tragically, they drowned in…
Jinja: Busoga Kingdom has launched a comprehensive sensitization campaign in its ongoing efforts to combat domestic violence and address human rights abuses against girls and women. With a focus on promoting peace and utilizing the cultural value system as a foundation for intervention, the kingdom is committed to raising awareness and fostering a community that actively fights against violence. On December 11, 2023, Busoga Kingdom, under the leadership of the Chief Prince (Isaabalingila), HRH Samuel Nkuutu Zilamuzaale, who also holds the title of Hereditary Chief of Bugweri Chiefdom, issued crucial measures and strategies to combat violence, particularly against young girls…