Author: Simon Mbago
As Uganda commemorated its 61st independence anniversary, Jinja city came alive with the vibrant celebrations of a Color Run festival at Narambai field. This lively event drew both local and international revelers, offering a plethora of engaging activities. Participants, including children, took part in a lively 5km fun run where they were doused with colorful powders at every kilometer mark. Accompanied by melodic tunes, the field echoed with dance, jogging, and traditional sports like cricket and soccer, fostering a festive atmosphere. Bashir Ssekamangi, widely known as Dukeplay and one of the event’s organizers, emphasized the festival’s purpose: commemorating Uganda’s independence…
Jinja: The National Private Education Institutions Association (NPEIA), in collaboration with Jinja City, has launched a tree planting initiative across Jinja and the entire country as part of their 30th-anniversary celebrations. This initiative is in line with the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) and aims to promote environmental conservation and banana plantation in Uganda. The tree planting program also served as a prelude to the National Prayers for candidates at all academic levels, organized by NPEIA at Jinja Progressive Academy (JPRA) in Jinja City. Private school proprietors and their candidates from P.7, S.4, and S.6 from various parts…
Kamuli: The Kamuli District Chief Magistrate Court has remanded a 45-year-old father on allegations of defiling his daughters. Julius Bagoole, a resident of Kamuli Municipality, is accused of engaging in illicit relationships with his three biological young daughters, whom he allegedly trafficked to different locations. The minors, whose identities are withheld, are aged 17, 15, and 13, respectively. According to the police, the accused individual has been under investigation for defilement following reports from various whistleblowers. “The accused person has been under police investigation for allegedly defiling his three biological children,” stated Michael Kasadha, the Busoga North Region police spokesperson.…
Jinja: On Thursday, October 5th, Uganda joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Teacher’s Day, an annual event. The national celebration took place at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, with this year’s theme being “The Teacher We Need for the Education We Want: The Global Imperative to Reverse Teacher Shortage.” This day serves to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of teachers to the educational development of children. It also aims to strengthen the emotional bond between students and teachers, recognize their rights and responsibilities, and establish standards for initial training, ongoing education, recruitment, and employment. In Jinja city, teachers gathered to…
Kamuli: A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Kamuli district as territorial police apprehended Stephen Omoit, a local security guard affiliated with the private Marvel security company, for allegedly shooting a 28-year-old bodaboda rider. The victim, Junior Muzafaru, hails from Namulikya village, Nawanyago town council in Kamuli district. According to reports, Omoit was escorting an Indian staff member from GM Sugar Company, identified only as Patel, who was on a mission to collect undisclosed sums of money from Luzinga Sugar Factory. Both were riding a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle with registration number UFP 516E, en route to Nawantale Weigh Bridge in Kisozi town…
Jinja: Tensions are escalating across Busoga sub-region as the Parliamentary Local Government Public Account Committee (PAC) intensifies its inquiry into the 2021/22 auditor general’s report. Operating from Jinja City Hall, the committee is unearthing a series of financial improprieties within district administrations that are struggling to justify their handling of government funds. In a startling revelation, the committee, chaired by Hon. Noah Mutebi of Nakasongola County, exposed a financial scandal leading to a loss of shs.10 billion in Kaliro district. The funds, misappropriated since 2014, were designated for pension, gratuity, and ex-gratia payments. This scandal has triggered inquiries by various…
Jinja: The National Unity Platform Party (NUP) is standing firm on its decision to continue its mobilization tour despite police directives to suspend these activities. The police issued the suspension after NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, allegedly made inciting remarks. Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe, the Vice President of NUP for the Eastern region, as well as the Opposition Chief Whip in Parliament and the legislator for Manjia County in Bududa district, insists that the NUP, as a recognized political party, does not require prior permission from security agencies to hold gatherings. Instead, they simply notify…
Tororo: Local authorities in Tororo district, including District Vice Chairperson Hon. Rebbeca Akumu, Chief Administrative Officer, Town clerk Tororo, and district technocrats, convened on Monday for discussions with a team from the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to assess the progress of the railway project, which is actively affecting over 1,810 individuals in the area and many more across the country. In a stakeholders meeting held at the District Council Chambers and attended by a team from the Ministry of Works and Transport, SGR officials provided insights into the project’s advancement, particularly regarding compensation payments. They revealed that 1,750 individuals in…
Jinja: In a passionate address at the Main Street Primary School in Jinja city, Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao, also the President General of the Democratic Party (DP), proclaimed that Uganda’s moment for a new era has arrived. Mao underscored the urgent need for President Yoweri Museveni to facilitate a peaceful transition of power to the younger generation rather than focusing on infrastructure development projects. Speaking at the thanksgiving ceremony of DP’s Isimail Kiirya, the President of Uganda Young Democrats (UYD) and the newly elected President of the Young Democrats Union of Africa (YDUA), Mao celebrated Kiirya’s victory…
Jinja: In a surprising turn of events, John Peter Eriu, a 25-year-old resident of Jinja city, has been arrested by the local police for his alleged possession of dangerous military equipment and impersonation as a law enforcement officer. This unsettling discovery came to light after members of the community raised concerns about Eriu’s suspicious activities, accusing him of having access to military gear and using it to terrorize residents. “The community’s vigilance and willingness to report their suspicions played a crucial role in identifying and apprehending the suspect,” says SP James Mubi, Kiira Region Police Spokesperson. The seized items include…