Author: Simon Mbago
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…
NATIONAL: In a democracy, it is often said that people get the leaders they deserve and deserve the leaders they get. It is also true that a constituency is as good as its legislator implying that the 41 legislators representing Busoga sub-region in the current Parliament are the very best our region can produce. As the current Parliament approaches its mid-term mark, this newspaper rummaged through the Hansard, the official record of Parliament, and found that while legislators like Bugiri Municipality’s Asuman Basalirwa and Jinja South Division West legislator Timothy Lusala have consistently hit the bull’s eye when it comes…
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi, visited Kiira regional police in Jinja on Friday to address the growing concerns of insecurity in the area. Reports of criminal activities, particularly incidents involving machete-wielding individuals, have caused distress among the local population. Numerous lives have been lost, and many others have sustained injuries while trying to protect their property. During the visit, the deputy IGP met with the police chiefs of Kiira region at Jinja’s Civil Service College. They engaged in discussions aimed at restoring peace and security in areas such as Bugembe, Mafubira, Namulesa, Wanyange, and…
Jinja: As the National Agriculture Education Show enters its final days, schools continue to send their students to participate and gain agricultural skills. The event features a wide range of exhibitors, including agribusiness proprietors and agri-technology experts, who are showcasing and educating young learners on modern agricultural methodologies. One of the notable exhibitors at the event is Kakira Secondary School, where agri-prenuer students are demonstrating their ability to manufacture various products, such as local sweets, mosquito repellents, brick making, tomato sauce, and tomato chili-sauce. These innovative ventures add value to agricultural produce, providing students with practical knowledge on value addition…