Author: Simon Mbago
Mayuge: A concerning situation is unfolding at Kigandalo Secondary School in Bunya East County, Mayuge District, where the school administration has reportedly become increasingly politicized. This has allegedly created a hostile environment for both students and staff, undermining the school’s educational mission and stifling independent thought and critical discussion among students. According to Mr. Musa Kamya, the former LC3 chairperson of Kigandalo Subcounty, “The situation at Kigandalo Secondary School is dire. The politicization of education is not only undermining the school’s mission but also threatening the future of our children.” Kamya, who wrote to President Yoweri Museveni highlighting the issue,…
The Coalition for Grassroots Media and Information Literacy (COGMIL) in Uganda has strongly condemned the brutal assault, harassment, and arbitrary detention of journalists covering the by-election in the Kawempe North Constituency on March 13, 2025. Several reporters were reportedly targeted, facing violent attacks and arrests by security operatives, with some requiring hospitalization. Media outlets, including Nation Media Group (NMG), Next Media, and BBS Television, were forced to withdraw their field reporters due to safety concerns. In a statement on Friday, COGMIL called on citizens to recognize and support the vital role of journalists in safeguarding democracy, truth, and justice. Ms.…
Buyende: Police in Buyende District have arrested two individuals in connection with a viral social media video showing a traditional marriage ceremony involving a 17-year-old girl. Wycliff Mugeere, a 23-year-old resident of Namalogwe, Nkoone Parish, Irundu Sub-county, and Moses Mutaka, the Local Council Chairman of Bukyaala Village and the father of the minor, are facing charges of defilement and compounding a felony, respectively. The arrests followed the circulation of a video clip showing Mugeere’s traditional marriage to the underage girl at Mutaka’s home on February 3, 2025. ASP Michael Kasadha, the Regional Police Spokesperson for Busoga North, confirmed the arrests…
Jinja: A devastating incident occurred in the early hours of March 11, 2025, in Katende Triangle, Bugembe, Jinja City. Edirisa Isabirye, a 25-year-old boda boda rider, allegedly set his room on fire, intentionally targeting his wife, Mirabu Kakazi, 17, and their 9-month-old daughter, Mirabu Munana. The fire tragically led to the deaths of both the mother and child. Upon investigating the scene, police discovered that Isabirye had become overwhelmed with guilt and subsequently took his own life using a bedsheet. Preliminary investigations suggest that the couple’s marriage had been plagued by toxicity, characterized by frequent arguments, physical abuse, and controlling…
Jinja: Uganda joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day, an annual event commemorated on March 8. The day recognizes women’s achievements, raises awareness about their rights, and promotes gender equality. This occasion not only highlights the progress made toward gender parity but also serves as a reminder that true equality remains a work in progress. Achieving it requires continuous effort and dedication. The theme of this year’s Women’s Day, “Accelerate Action,” underscores the urgent need for swift and decisive measures to bridge the gap between women’s rights and reality. Current statistics paint a stark picture: at…
In a groundbreaking move, the Busoga Consortium for Development has launched a large-scale community project to promote soya bean cultivation in the Busoga region. This initiative aims to revolutionize agriculture and empower farmers in the region. The project, which is part of the Village Action Model (VAM), focuses on soya bean farming and livestock rearing. The consortium’s team, led by Director General Mula Anthony, has been engaging with local farmers, particularly in Mayuge District, providing them with essential knowledge and resources to maximize their yields. During these engagements, LC5 Chairperson Bishop Frank Tibagendeka commended the consortium’s efforts, stating, “This project…
Voters in the Busoga subregion are sending a strong message to their leaders as the 2026 general elections approach. They are threatening to hold accountable any leaders who have neglected their duties, particularly Members of Parliament (MPs) who have failed to engage with their constituents. Emmanuel Mbalasa Lutaaya, Political Assistant to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairman for the Eastern Region, criticized MPs who neglect their constituents, calling them out for failing to serve their primary employers—the people. He made these remarks in an interview with Busoga Today on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Commonly known as Commander Emma, Mbalasa,…
Iganga: The police in Busoga East on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, arrested Iganga District’s Nakigo Sub-county LC3 chairman, Hussein Booza, over alleged fraud. Booza’s arrest follows multiple complaints from victims who claimed they were scammed by the chairman, a member of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP). He allegedly sold his mortgaged house to an unsuspecting buyer, Magrete Nabukalu, for Shs8.5 million. Nabukalu was shocked when bank enforcement officers recently showed up at her doorstep, labeling the house “Bank Property for Sale.” Booza later admitted that he had borrowed money from the bank due to financial challenges. “I asked him…
Jinja: In a significant move to enhance community-police relations and improve crime prevention, the Kiira Region has launched a new community policing initiative in Jinja District. The program aims to bring policing services closer to the people, particularly in rural areas. The initiative, led by Kiira Regional Police Commander (RPC) Charles Nsaba and Head of Community Policing, Commissioner of Police (CP) Anatoli Muleterwa, is part of the Uganda Police Force’s efforts to implement the sub-county policing model, as directed by President Yoweri Museveni in 2019. The launch, organized at Namagera Police Post in Namagera Town Council, Jinja District, on Monday,…
Jinja: Busoga United FC secured a hard-fought victory against visiting Kataka FC at the Kyabazinga Stadium in Bugembe, Jinja City, on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The match intensified in the first half when Anthony Mayanja scored the opening goal for Busoga United. Despite Kataka FC’s relentless efforts, they were unable to find the back of the net, ultimately succumbing to a 1-0 defeat. The victory is a crucial one for Busoga United FC, who hosted the match in front of their passionate home crowd. Busoga United is determined to rebuild momentum in its quest for a top position in the…