Author: Simon Mbago
Uganda’s agriculture sector, recognized as the backbone of the nation’s economy, has taken center stage at the 29th Agriculture Show, aiming to drive Agro-industrialization and foster economic growth. Organized by the Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, this annual event brings together agro-entrepreneurs, experts, and innovators to showcase modern farming techniques and propel the country’s agro-business sector forward. Under the theme “Fostering Resilient Agricultural Value Chains to Drive Agro-Industrialization,” the 10-day show at the Source of Nile showground in Jinja City features a diverse range of activities. The event, with…
Jinja city was marred by a horrific incident on Sunday as an angry mob took justice into their own hands, resulting in the tragic death of two young men. Mafabi Musisi, 22, and Byeko Onyango were brutally killed and set ablaze in Kainogoga village, located in Jinja’s Northern division. The reason behind this gruesome act was their alleged involvement in goat theft. According to reports, the duo broke into Hussein Tenywa’s home and made off with two of his prized goats, leading to a chain of events that ended in a tragedy. The theft of livestock is not uncommon in…
Jinja: The arrest of Buwekula Parish Councillor, Michael Kimera, and Buwekula Village Chairperson, Jamawa Kwegemya, by Jinja police has sent shockwaves through the community. The duo is alleged to have been involved in the fraudulent sale of David Lukwagana’s land, falsely marketing it as their own and selling it to unsuspecting buyers. The incident came to light after the Jinja Northern Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Ms. Lydia Kalemela, confirmed their detention at Mafubira Police Post. It is reported that the suspects used their positions to forge land titles, claiming ownership of Lukwagana’s property, and then sold it off as…
Jinja: The Rotaract Club of Jinja received valuable education on pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) during their weekly fellowship at Crested Crane Hotel. The theme of the gathering was “Maternal and Child Health,” where the causes, effects, risks, and possible solutions of PIH were extensively discussed. Pregnancy-induced hypertension, also known as gestational hypertension, refers to the development of new hypertension in a pregnant woman after 20 weeks of gestation without the presence of protein in the urine or other signs of pre-eclampsia. Studies have shown that PIH is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, leading to preterm delivery, low birth…
Bugweri district, one of the newest districts in Uganda, is advocating for two more new constituencies that will bring the total number of constituencies in the nascent district to three. With eight sub-counties of Busembatia, Namalemba, Buyanga, Busesa, Idudi, Ibulanku, Makuutu and Igombe sub-county, Bugweri has a population of over 210,000 people who are represented by only two legislators; Hon Abudu Katuntu and Racheal Magoola. It is blessed with Rare Earth Elements, a mineral containing high concentration of heavy and critical metals, necessary for strong magnets and technologies. According to reports from Rwenzori Rare Metals, a company responsible for the…
Jinja: The Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) is embarking on an exciting journey of transformation as construction nears completion for its new site. The institute, which is currently housed in the renowned old Crested Crane hotel in Jinja, is relocating to a modern and state-of-the-art facility due to the substandard conditions of the existing structures. Speaking at a press conference, Ms. Miriam Namutosi, the UHTTI principal, explained that the magnitude of the second phase of the construction project and the urgency to complete it has necessitated the temporary relocation of the institute for approximately two years. “We have…
Jinja city breathed a sigh of relief as the long arm of the law reached out to apprehend five notorious suspects terrorizing the city’s Northern division. Adam Ndiye, Henry Mudumba, Racheal Birungi, Bosco Nalucho, and an individual known as Musinguzi were arrested by the vigilant police force on Tuesday. The daring operation took place at a school zone in Budhumbuli West, Bugembe, where the suspects were found hiding in the ceiling, armed with breaking implements. The arrest yielded a cache of dangerous weapons, including pangas, knives, iron bars, chloroform, and even fake national identity cards. Additionally, marijuana was seized from…
Police officers in Kiira region, which includes Jinja city and Jinja district, gathered to celebrate their well-deserved promotions after years of dedicated service in the Uganda police force. The pipping ceremony, attended by various senior police officers, members of Parliament, Resident Commissioners, and other dignitaries, took place at the Civil Service College in Jinja city. The promotion of over 500 police officers to different ranks was recently carried out by President Yoweri Museveni, who also holds the position of Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. In Kiira region, four officers were promoted from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Senior Superintendent of…
The opposition Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) has sent its best wishes to former Jinja East legislator, Paul Mwiru, for his decision to join the National Unity Platform (NUP). Mwiru, along with other leaders, was unveiled by NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu during his visit to Jinja to inaugurate the Eastern regional offices of his party on Nizamu Road in Jinja city. The list of unveiled leaders also included Hamidu Kimaka, the Eastern region coordinator for ANT, Madox Lugada, the spokesperson for Busoga Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), National Resistance Movement (NRM) councillors from Kamuli district, NRM supporters from Mayuge,…
Uganda’s Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has praised the Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) for successfully organizing the second National Agriculture Education show. Nabbanja officiated the closing ceremony of the six-day education show, which took place from July 10, 2023, at the source of Nile showground in Jinja city. The education show, initiated by UNFFE last year, aimed to equip young people with modern farming techniques. The objective was to empower youths aged 0-39 years to become job creators in the agricultural sector. More than 11,000 learners from various schools in Uganda participated in this year’s education show, which had the…