Author: Simon Mbago
Jinja: A 29-year-old boda boda rider, Michael Acidri, also known as Azabo, has been arrested and detained at CPS Kakira for allegedly attempting to rape a 25-year-old female passenger. The incident occurred on January 12 at around 11 p.m. when the victim boarded Acidri’s motorcycle at the Magamaga town council stage in Mayuge district, heading to Bugembe in Jinja city for three thousand shillings. In a swift and heroic response, police officers in Jinja arrested Acidri for allegedly attempting to rape the 25-year-old female passenger. Instead of taking her to her destination, Acidri reportedly changed direction and took the victim…
A devastating road accident occurred along the Namayingo-Musita road in Naweibete village, Nsango-Kifuyo parish, Buyinja sub-county, Namayingo district, leaving two people dead and one critically injured. The accident, which took place on Monday, January 13, 2025, at around 7 a.m., involved a speeding unidentified commuter taxi that collided with a bodaboda motorcycle. The deceased have been identified as Ndaisaba, 38, and Sekate Brown, 32, who were both occupants of the motorcycle. The third victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, is currently receiving treatment at Victory Private Hospital. Locals and eyewitnesses blamed the taxi driver for reckless driving, and they…
Luuka: The Chairperson of Luuka District Service Commission, Mr. Paul Isabirye, has denied allegations of misconduct leveled against him. In a detailed response, Isabirye maintained that the claims are baseless, malicious, and aimed at tarnishing his reputation. The allegations, made by members of the Luuka District Service Commission, accused Isabirye of delaying the signing of minutes from a commission meeting because he preferred a different candidate for the position of Senior Clinical Officer. They also alleged that he solicited and received a bribe of UGX 17,000,000 (Uganda Shillings Seventeen Million) from a candidate, Sylivia Baisemubaka, to help her secure the…
Jinja: In a major breakthrough on Sunday, the Kiira Regional Police Command arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of 60-year-old Swaibu Katongole, a resident of Jinja City. The swift and diligent efforts of the police have brought relief to the family and friends of the deceased, who were left devastated by the brutal crime. The arrest of the prime suspect, Sedrick Lukwago, 21, and his four accomplices is a testament to the effectiveness of the police’s investigative work. “This suspect was working as a casual laborer at the deceased’s home,” said SP James Mubi, Kiira regional police spokesperson.…
Kamuli: A shocking discovery was made on Saturday morning at Savannah Guest House in Gabula-Kitimbo Zone, Kasoigo Ward, Northern Division, Kamuli Municipality. Police found the lifeless body of an unidentified female, prompting an immediate investigation. According to ASP Michael Kasadha, Regional Spokesperson for Busoga North, the police received information about the death at around 8:00 am on January 11, 2025. “We got a call from the guest house, and our team rushed to the scene,” ASP Kasadha said. Preliminary findings suggest that the guest house, which had only started operating a week ago, did not have a client registration record,…
Asbestos is a hazardous material that poses serious health risks to humans and the environment. While we now understand the life-threatening risks of using asbestos, it was once one of the most popular materials for roofing. Asbestos was first developed in the 1800s. A European chemist, who initially referred to his creation as Eternit (the Latin term meaning “everlasting”), filed a patent for asbestos-cement roofing shingles in 1893. By the early 1900s, asbestos had become a top choice for roofing products due to issues with early roofing materials. In Uganda, many historical schools were roofed with asbestos, as it was…
Busoga Kingdom, on Friday, January 10, 2025, officially launched the second edition of the MTN Busoga Cycling Championship to promote talent through a bicycle race. The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Royal Highness Gabula Nadiope IV, presided over the launch at the Kingdom’s headquarters in Bugembe, Jinja City. The fixed-schedule race will feature ten participants, each representing a chiefdom. Busoga is comprised of 11 chiefdoms: Bunha, Luuka, Bulamogi, Bukooli, Bunhole Bunanumba, Busiki, Bugabula, Bukono, Kigulu, Bugweri, and Butembe. “Preliminary races to select the cyclists who will represent each of the eleven (11) chiefdoms will be held between January 18 and February…
Jinja: The Jinja District Council on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, presided over by its speaker, Ms. Monica Namukose Kamagu, held a special sitting to replace Mr. Samuel Akalyaamawa, who recently resigned from the office of Secretary for Finance. Mr. Akalyaamawa, a councillor representing Buyengo Town Council, signed his resignation letter on December 24, 2024, alleging that the district chairperson, Mr. Moses Batwala, only wanted to be surrounded by ‘yes-men’ who would rubber-stamp his wrong decisions. Belonging to the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), the youthful councillor criticized the National Resistance Movement (NRM) leader, Mr. Batwala, for disregarding any advice and…
Luuka: The Luuka District Service Commission Chairman, Mr. Paul Isabirye, is on the run following reports that he extorted Shs 17 million from Ms. Sylvia Baisemubaka, a clinical officer, who had applied for a job promotion. Last Friday, the police in Luuka District arrested Mr. George Mudhuli, the headteacher of Tabingwa Primary School in Busalamu Town Council, over the same fraudulent deal. In a letter dated January 6, 2025, the Luuka District Chairperson, Mr. Simon Wakaze, demanded an urgent defense from the commission’s chief, Mr. Isabirye, who is currently at large. “These are serious allegations and bring into question your…
Elderly people are calling on the government to lower the age for pension allowances, arguing that the proposed age of 80 years is too high for many struggling seniors to benefit from the government initiative. On Sunday, January 5, 2024, the elderly community received basic packages from the Evangelical Church in Masese, Jinja City. The seniors argued that even the 25,000 UGX they receive monthly is insufficient, given their special needs and healthcare expenses. Ahamada Mukama, the coordinator of elderly persons in the Eastern Region, commended the government for recognizing the elderly in its transformative programs but expressed dissatisfaction that…