Author: Simon Mbago
The MTN Busoga Cycling Championship is in full swing, with cyclists from across the region competing in thrilling preliminary races. The competition is fierce, with only the top two cyclists from each chiefdom qualifying for the grand finale on February 15, 2025. Recent races over the weekend in Bukooli and Bunhole-Bunhanumba Chiefdoms showcased impressive talent, with Luganda Tifu and Malinzi Sam taking the top spots in the Tippa category in Bukooli. In Bunhole-Bunhanumba, Damba Bashir and Waiswa Ivan emerged victorious in the Tippa category. Previous races on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Bulamogi and Luuka Chiefdoms also saw intense competition,…
In preparation for President Yoweri Museveni’s visit to the Busoga subregion, regional leaders, led by the Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, gathered to discuss the region’s concerns and development needs. Members of Parliament, Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), district chairpersons, law enforcement agencies, and ministers met at Jinja City Hall on Thursday, January 16, 2025, to urge the long-serving president to fulfill the numerous pledges he has made to the region. These leaders pointed out that several promises made by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government remain unfulfilled. “If these commitments are implemented, they would significantly improve the socio-economic well-being…
Jinja: As part of his ongoing nationwide Parish Development Model (PDM) tour, President Yoweri Museveni is set to visit the Busoga Sub-region from January 22 to 25, 2025, the State House confirmed on Tuesday. During his four-day visit, President Museveni will commission several key projects, including the Presidential Skilling Hub, the Abyssinia Steel Factory, and the new Tembo Steel Factory in Iganga. These initiatives are expected to boost industrialization, create jobs, and enhance economic activity in the sub-region. “The Presidential Press Unit (PPU) informs the general public that His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda will resume his…
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…