Author: Simon Mbago
Mayuge District: In a significant stride towards enhancing professionalism within the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF), a cohort of 124 UPDF soldiers has successfully completed rigorous training in three distinct disciplines at the UPDF College of Logistics and Engineering (COLE) situated in Magamaga Barracks, Mayuge district. Among these graduates, 31 have completed the Basic Finance Officers course, 58 have accomplished the Basic Catering course, and 35 have successfully undertaken the Battalion Arms Technician course. The pass-out ceremony, graced by the UPDF Deputy Chief of Logistics and Engineering (D/CLE) Brigadier General Godwin Karugaba, marked an important milestone in the drive to…
Jinja: In a turn of events that has rocked Jinja district, residents of Buyengo town council, along with local leaders, engaged in a peaceful demonstration against stone quarry activities in the Butamiila parish. The demonstration, aimed at addressing grievances related to property damage, destruction of homes, and health concerns caused by explosions from the quarry, escalated into a situation of tension and unrest. Led by Moses Batwala, the Jinja district chairperson, the leaders and residents voiced their concerns about the adverse effects of the stone quarry exercise. However, the demonstration was met with intervention by law enforcement personnel. Among those…
Buikwe District: In the realm largely associated with the physically abled, Davis Malisi, known as Big David, has defied all odds to become a beacon of hope for struggling children. The 51-year-old tailor, residing in Bujuta C village in Nyenga Buikwe district, has not let his disability hinder his pursuit of a meaningful life. Malisi’s inspiring journey is a testament to his resilience and his commitment to uplifting others. Malisi’s story is one of triumph over adversity. Despite not attending primary or secondary school, he discovered his passion for tailoring as a means of survival. Afflicted by Polio at the…
Jinja: The vibrant Nyege Nyege Festival is set to return to Jinja in November 2023, and this time, it comes with the full endorsement of Busoga Kingdom’s Tourism and Heritage Ministry. The annual event, known for its celebration of music, dance, and culture, has become a significant highlight for both local and international revelers. The preparations for the upcoming festival were officially launched at the Source of the Nile Gardens in Jinja city. Under the theme “Back to the Source,” Nyege Nyege is scheduled to take place from November 9th to 12th at various locations, including the Source of the…
Jinja: Shockwaves reverberate through the residents of Muwangi Bulumba village in Buwenge subcounty, Jinja district, following the arrest of a 45-year-old man, Sefatia Kilegeya, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl. The disturbing incident, which occurred on August 21, 2023, has left the community grappling with outrage and concern for the safety of their children. Reports suggest that Kilegeya, a neighbor of the victim, reportedly lured the young girl into his rented house and forcefully subjected her to inappropriate activities. The accused is said to have silenced the girl by holding her mouth and issuing threats of harm, preventing her from…
Jinja: The Kiira Regional Police have taken into custody Edmond Mpaata, the Nakaseke District Fisheries Officer, on allegations of being involved in the kidnap and subsequent murder of an unidentified individual. The incident, which occurred in early August 2023, has raised serious concerns over the actions of Mpaata and his alleged accomplice, Joseph Sunday Gesa, a local watchman from Jinja city. Reports suggest that Mpaata and Gesa conspired to abduct the victim, subjecting them to wrongful confinement and torture. The victim was allegedly taken to a trench near Busoga College Mwiri in Kakira town council, Jinja district. The severe injuries…
Jinja: A remarkable ceremony marked the graduation of 107 junior officers from the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) at the Junior Command and Staff College located at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja city. These officers successfully completed a rigorous 16-week Company Command Faculty, a program designed to equip them for roles as company commanders, potential battalion commanders, and staff officers. The pass-out ceremony was graced by Major General Francis Takirwa, the Deputy Commander Land Forces, who emphasized the significance of patience, commitment, and discipline among officers. He underscored that these qualities are essential for UPDF officers to ascend the ranks through…
Jinja: Startling new details have emerged regarding the individual who allegedly posed as a State House representative, a UPDF officer, a DPP personnel, a police officer, and a judicial officer. Abudalla Haman Nuwagaba Ssempijja, a 39-year-old resident of Magwa Crescent in Jinja’s Southern division, was arrested by Jinja police on Tuesday and subsequently presented in Jinja magistrate court, where he was remanded to Kirinya prison until August 21. In a remarkable turn of events, more than 50 individuals, now complainants, converged on Jinja central police station on Wednesday, testifying to the harrowing experiences they suffered at the hands of the…
Jinja: Richard Gulume Balyaino, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Jinja, has called upon recipients of the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds to channel their financial resources into projects that hold the potential to significantly improve their lives. Balyaino’s call to action came during a press briefing held at his office in Busoga Square, Jinja City. The Government’s Parish Development Model seeks to distribute shs.100 million to parishes nationwide, with the aim of fostering tangible development within Ugandan communities. This initiative places special emphasis on the agricultural sector, as highlighted by President Museveni, recognizing its capacity to generate employment opportunities…
Jinja: A 30-year-old individual identified as Abudalla Haman Nuwagaba Ssempijja was apprehended by Jinja city police on Tuesday for allegedly engaging in masquerade as a State House official. This multi-faceted impersonator not only posed as a police officer, but also assumed the roles of a Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) personnel, a Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) representative, and a judicial officer. Nuwagaba was promptly presented before the chief magistrate and charged with impersonating a public officer. He was subsequently remanded to Kirinya prison until August 21, 2023. According to reports, on August 11, the suspect visited Jinja Central Police…