Author: Simon Mbago
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…
Jinja: A profound sense of shock and dismay has gripped the residents of Jinja district following deeply disturbing reports of a heinous crime perpetrated against a defenseless 4-year-old girl. The accused, identified as Ben Mukisa, a 30-year-old resident of Buwebui ward in Buyengo sub-county, Jinja district, primarily earns his livelihood as a sugarcane cutter. The abhorrent act occurred on September 25 within the confines of the renowned Iziru cane plantations. According to reports, the police took swift action on Thursday, intercepting and apprehending Mukisa at the Magaga trading center in Busede Sub County as he attempted to flee to Buvuma…
NAMAYINGO: The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) of Namayingo, Trevor Solomon Baleke, has issued a stern warning to money lenders operating in the district, cautioning them against confiscating the national identity cards of borrowers who seek their financial services. The proliferation of money lending companies, both in rural and urban areas, has led to growing concerns over their lending practices. Baleke contends that such actions by money lenders are not only illegal but also a violation of individuals’ privacy rights. He emphasizes that it is unlawful to seize such crucial documents as collateral for loans, as per the 2016 Tier…
Buikwe: A suspected thief met a gruesome fate in Buikwe district as an angry mob took the law into their own hands, lynching the individual believed to have stolen a television set. The chilling incident unfolded in Bunyagira village, Buikwe subcounty, Buikwe district, sending shockwaves through the community. The suspect had allegedly broken into an unidentified resident’s home, making away with a television set. The news of the burglary quickly spread, and an enraged mob swiftly formed to apprehend the thief. In a harrowing act of vigilante justice, the suspect was pelted with heavy stones and beaten with large sticks…
In the wake of disturbing reports of sexual harassment, particularly defilement cases, in Jinja and across the region, the Kiira Region Police have launched a comprehensive manpower headcount. This initiative aims to assess the strength of their forces and address deployment gaps to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of policing. The urgent need for such measures has become evident due to the alarming increase in defilement and rape cases in both Jinja district and Jinja city. The decision to undertake this proactive approach follows the arrest of an 18-year-old unlicensed teacher, Cohen Maganda, who was apprehended for allegedly defiling one…
Jinja: In a heartwarming display of compassion, the Soul of My Footprint organization, a dedicated non-profit group based in the United States of America, reached out to the vulnerable residents of Kateyamba, a well-known community in Jinja City. On a recent Saturday, the organization, led by a group predominantly of African American origin, arrived in Uganda to provide much-needed food relief to those struggling to make ends meet in the picturesque city of Jinja. The community of Kateyamba, nestled in Jinja City, is home to numerous vulnerable individuals who face daily hardships. Recognizing the dire need for assistance, the Soul…