Author: Simon Mbago
Jinja: A swift response from the Kiira Regional Fire Brigade on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, prevented a potentially disastrous fire at SW Bonded Warehouse in Jinja City along Eng. Zikusooka Road. The warehouse, which temporarily stores imported goods, caught fire, but thanks to the bravery and efficiency of the fire officers, the blaze was contained. Regional Fire Officer SP Manisulu Isabirye quickly dispatched his team and fire trucks to the scene, receiving support from external stakeholders, including TASO, GM Sugar Limited, and Nytil. Fortunately, no lives were lost, and no vehicles were damaged in the incident. The fire was also…
Kaliro: A 23-year-old private security guard, David Musaba, was brutally murdered while on duty at Stabex Fuel Station in Kaliro Town Council on Sunday night. According to preliminary investigations, Musaba reported for his night shift at 7 p.m. alongside his colleague, Ojara Daniel. He was last seen alive by Ojara at around 2 a.m. Tragically, Musaba’s lifeless body was discovered in a pool of blood at the service bay around 4 a.m., with his rifle still beside him. Security footage obtained by police revealed that the assailant, wearing a distinctive red cap and armed with a hoe, attacked Musaba at…
Jinja: A tragic incident occurred in Buwenge rural sub-county, Jinja district, on Friday, February 21, 2025, when Dan Mugeri, a 30-year-old suspected thief, took his own life while in police custody at Kagoma sub-county police station. Mugeri was accused of stealing Shs. 500,000 from his employer in Bukomansimbi district in January 2025 and had been on the run since. He was arrested by the area LC 1 Chairperson and the General Secretary before being handed over to the police. However, at around 10:30 AM, he reportedly used his trousers to take his own life. “He used his trousers to end…
Jinja: Tragedy struck in Buwenge Town Council, Jinja District, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 9PM, when a sugarcane truck overturned, leaving three people seriously injured. The driver of the truck, registration number UBD 023V, lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn multiple times along the Jinja-Kamuli road. The three crew members—Zefa Kazingiri, 30, Byansi Sulaiman, 25, and Ibra Wadembule—all residents of Buyengo Town Council, were rushed to Buwenge Health Center IV for medical attention. In a statement on Thursday afternoon, SP James Mubi, Kiira Regional Police spokesperson, said the truck was heading toward Jinja and was fully loaded with…
Jinja:Believers of the Orthodox faith in the Busoga subregion are eagerly awaiting the arrival of His Beatitude Theodore II, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa. The spiritual leader of the Orthodox Church in Africa is visiting Uganda for three days, engaging with church stakeholders, Ugandan authorities, and exploring the Pearl of Africa. The Pope is scheduled to visit the Orthodox Diocese of Jinja and Eastern Uganda on Friday, February 21, 2025. Spiritual authorities at the Jinja Diocese have confirmed that he will be at the church on Gokhale Road in Jinja City at 9 AM. “We are privileged…
Buikwe: A tragic road accident in the early hours of February 16, 2025, at Mbiko along the Jinja-Kampala Highway in Buikwe District claimed the lives of three individuals. According to eyewitnesses and police reports, a Mitsubishi Fuso truck, registration number UBF 164D, was traveling from Kampala to Jinja when it lost control due to excessive speed. The vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a trench in Mbiko Trading Centre. “It is alleged that the Mitsubishi Fuso truck, registration number UBF 164D, driven by a one Lubega, was transporting sacks of maize from Kampala. Upon reaching Mbiko Trading Centre,…
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, the 2nd Edition of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cycling Championship came to an exciting close, with cyclists from across Busoga competing in a thrilling 175km race. The race started and ended at Busoga Kingdom Headquarters in Bugembe, Jinja City. The competition, which aimed to promote cycling talent and tackle teenage pregnancy, was a huge success, attracting 44 participants from all the eleven chiefdoms of Busoga. The championship featured two categories: Tippa (Gaali Ensoga) and Mountain Sport Bikes. Tifu Luganda from Bukoli chiefdom took top honors in the Tipa category, while John Odoto from Kigulu chiefdom…
Jinja: The Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) successfully hosted the first edition of the National Hospitality Skills Competition, showcasing the country’s growing expertise in hospitality and tourism. The three-day event, held from February 12–14, 2025, at the UHTTI campus in Jinja City, brought together top hospitality and tourism institutions, including Victoria University, Kyambogo University, and Pearl Crest Training Institution, among others. They competed in four trades: Pastry and Bakery, Cookery, Restaurant Services, and Floristry. The competition aimed to promote hands-on skills and excellence in hospitality and tourism training. Hon. Tom Butime, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, graced…
Jinja: Jinja Regional Referral Hospital staff are facing an uncertain future as a contentious dispute has erupted between the renowned government health facility and Jinja City Council over a building that has served as staff accommodation for decades. The city council has put the colonial-era property, which has housed hospital staff, up for sale. This move has left health workers in a state of uncertainty, with the possibility of losing their shelter or being forced to stay at the hospital. Located on Plot 47, School Lane, in Jinja City, the aging house was recently advertised in newspapers, with the Jinja…
Jinja: A suspected Ebola case has caused tension in Mafubira Zone B, Northern Division, Jinja City. A boda boda cyclist, who exhibited symptoms similar to Ebola, passed away after being rushed to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital on Sunday, February 9, 2025. According to Jinja City Health Officer Dr. Fredrick Isabirye, the deceased had been experiencing headaches and was taken to the hospital, where he unfortunately died on Sunday evening. Notably, the deceased lived near two individuals who tested positive for Ebola last week in the same area. Dr. Isabirye confirmed that samples from the deceased have been taken for testing…