Author: Simon Mbago
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…
Last week, Uganda was rocked by the startling announcement from the World Bank, suspending new loans and financial aid in response to the country’s controversial Anti-gay law. The announcement, originating from Washington DC, United States, marked a temporary halt in project financing due to the perceived contradictions of the law with the lender’s foundational principles. In response, President Yoweri Museveni criticized the decision, asserting that Uganda can thrive with or without foreign financial assistance. Museveni underlined the nation’s commitment to minimizing borrowing and its unwillingness to succumb to pressure from foreign entities attempting to manipulate Africans into forsaking their faith,…
Jinja: In a bid to empower its members economically, the Uganda Police Council established the Exodus Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCO) in July 2007. This initiative aimed to facilitate police officers pooling funds to access affordable loans, promoting their financial well-being and productive ventures. Under the leadership of Julius Waiswa, the head of deduction and recovery, the Exodus SACCO executive recently organized an informative session for both members and non-members of the Kiira region. Covering Jinja city, Kakira, and Kiira North division in Jinja district, the region’s law enforcement officers gathered to understand the SACCO’s benefits and potential impact.…
Jinja: For nearly three decades, the source of the Nile show ground in Jinja city has been the venue for the National Agriculture Show, a platform that brings together local and international farmers to exchange knowledge and skills in the field of agriculture. The annual event draws thousands of participants, not only benefiting the agricultural sector but also boosting local businesses through increased spending on accommodation, food, and tourism in the Busoga region. During the inauguration of the 29th Agriculture Show on Tuesday, farmers advocated for the regionalization of the event to accommodate farmers from far-flung areas. Dr. Dick Kamuganga,…
Jinja: Two individuals identified as James Mawangara, 53, and Alex Ndegwe, 27, hailing from Nakakabala village in Mbulamuti subcounty of Kamuli district are currently in police custody, facing charges of fraud after reportedly scamming a Ugandan woman (who chose to remain anonymous) out of shs. 8 million. The duo allegedly duped her into purchasing ten acres of pine tree plantation, worth shs. 20 million, which didn’t actually belong to them. The purported pine tree plantation is situated in Mawaito village within Buwenge, Jinja district. According to reports, the victim made an initial cash deposit of shs. 8 million to the…
In the heart of the ongoing 29th Agriculture Show in Jinja city’s Source of the Nile showground, an essential message resonates: the significance of embracing organic farming practices. Amidst the array of exhibitors showcasing modern farming techniques, the spotlight is on organic farming’s potential to revolutionize crop cultivation. Agriculture, the backbone of many economies, presents two primary approaches: organic and inorganic farming. While both methods aim to maximize crop yields, their underlying philosophies and long-term impacts differ significantly. Organic farming champions the use of natural fertilizers, fostering soil health and ecosystem balance. Janat Ajambo, an exhibitor from Top Seeds Uganda…