Author: Benard Ogot
The project, worth Shs17 billion, was awarded to Excel Construction Company Limited by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities of the Government of Uganda. The pier will feature a glass bridge connecting the riverbanks to the exact point where the River Nile originates and stretches all the way to Egypt. It will include two viewing decks, water features, a surveillance room, and a rescue room. Previously, tourists spent less than an hour at the source, but the construction of new infrastructure is expected to attract and retain more visitors, boosting revenue from accommodations, restaurants, an art village, and boat…
With the primary goal of promoting emerging talents in Busoga, the Jinja Purple Party on August 31, 2024, at Dam Waters, is set to be a game changer for the region’s entertainment industry. The Purple Party management, in partnership with Next Media Uganda, has initiated a program that invites upcoming artists to TV shows for interviews and plays their songs on various platforms to showcase their work to the world. “But it’s not necessarily about making money from the Purple Parties,” said Douglas Lwanga, CEO of Purple Party Uganda. In addition to the Purple Party, Douglas has introduced the “Creative…
The President of the Republic of Uganda has requested the land title for the Kagulu cultural site, a crucial step before beginning the donation of infrastructure. This announcement was made following reports on the growing popularity of the annual Kagulu Hill climbing challenge, which has continued to attract more participants each year, according to the 1st Deputy Premier and Speaker Emeritus of the 9th and 10th Parliament, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga. The increasing importance of the Kagulu cultural site to the tourism sector of Busoga Kingdom and Uganda was highlighted, with this year’s event registering over 33,600 visitors, and the…
Kampala University teamed up with Miss Jinja City, Kaguna Erinah, to clean up Jinja Central Market as a way of giving back to the community. “Due to increasing complaints about the alarming hygiene at Jinja Central Market and a recent report on Jinja City Mayor Kasolo Peter Okocha’s failure to maintain the city’s cleanliness, I decided to lead by example in promoting hygiene in my city,” said Miss Jinja City, Kaguna Erinah. Kaguna Erinah reached out to her director, secured financial support, and sought permission to involve Kampala University students in the market cleanup. She expressed gratitude to the university…
Iganga: The Catholic Diocese of Jinja has welcomed newly ordained priests to serve the Busoga Catholic community. As part of the Catholic Church’s yearly tradition of ordaining new clergy worldwide, this year’s ordination in the Jinja Diocese took place at St. Gonzaga Minor Seminary in Iganga. Rt. Rev. Bishop Charles Martin Wamika, the Bishop of Jinja Diocese, blessed seven new priests. The bishop urged the newly ordained priests to stay focused on their mission and not to seek positions or public recognition. “The greatest among you must be the servant, just like Jesus Christ. He who exalts himself will be…
A vendor at Amber Court Market in Jinja received a significant boost to his business after winning UGX 200,000 for correctly answering questions about the Busoga Kingdom and its culture. Mr. Abdul Wango triumphed over stiff competition from three fellow vendors in this year’s edition of Takula O’bwongo (Scratch Your Head) Lusoga competitions. Organized by the Amber Court Market Management, Takula O’bwongo aims to unite market members and educate locals about the facts of Busoga Kingdom and the Lusoga language. “I want to thank each of you for being united and supportive of one another, especially during times of hardship…
Jinja City Mayor, Peter Kasolo, has distanced himself from the escalating garbage problem in the city, stating that he is not responsible for the litter strewn across the town. In an interview with Busoga Today, Mayor Kasolo responded to concerns about the increasingly dirty and foul-smelling streets and the uncollected garbage piling up in various parts of the city. The mayor seemed to deflect responsibility, pointing the finger at city residents instead. “Have you been told that I’m the one who dumps garbage there?” Mayor Kasolo said over the phone, sounding unimpressed by the question. When pressed further on the…