Author: Benard Ogot

At a press conference held on Monday at the Busoga Kingdom Headquarters in Jinja, Owek. Prof. Osman Noor Din Ahmed, the 2nd Deputy Premier of Busoga Kingdom, disclosed that “Kyabazinga’s 36th birthday celebrations are focused on revamping sports and culture in Busoga Kingdom.” As the host, Owek. Osman began by acknowledging the presence of various dignitaries from within and outside the kingdom, including Owek. Yuday Babirye, the Minister for Kyabazinga Affairs; Owek. Amin Bbosa, the Minister for Sports; and Owek. Mukembo James, the Minister for Youth in the kingdom, among others. Owek. Osman introduced the 36th Birthday Organizing Committee to…

The Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) recently hosted a seminar aimed at equipping instructors with insights into new trends in the tourism and hospitality industry. The event emphasized the importance of integrating these trends into the curriculum for Tourism and Hotel Management students. During the seminar, Mr. Kaneene Moses, the Deputy Principal, expressed gratitude to Ms. Resty Nakasero, the head organizer, for her resilience and leadership in making the event a success. He also thanked Dr. (Ph.D.) Lwanga Fred, the chief guest and head facilitator, for fitting the seminar into his busy schedule, demonstrating his commitment to the…

The convoy of European Ambassadors to Uganda, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, began their visit at the modern Nile Pier, which is still under construction. They then proceeded to Jinja City Hall, where they discussed tourism-related matters with Jinja City administrators, led by City Mayor Peter Alton Kasolo. The convoy later visited the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) premises, where they were warmly received by Mr. Richard Kawere, the institute’s principal, along with other administrators. In his address, Mr. Kawere expressed a heartfelt welcome to the delegates and acknowledged the presence of dignitaries…

The Master Green Eco-Contest 2024 was held at PMM Girls’ School, Jinja City. This event brought together both primary and secondary schools to showcase their innovative solutions for conserving a green, carbon-free environment. This initiative, aligned with the new academic curriculum, targets school-going children, recognizing that what they learn at a young age is likely to stay with them. By nurturing eco-friendly habits early, they are prepared to become the environmental stewards of tomorrow. The program aims to teach students a variety of environmentally friendly practices they can replicate at home and beyond. It also promotes sanitation in schools, for…

A launch held at The Nile Luxe Hotel along Nalufenya Road in Jinja City aimed to bring the GROW LOAN closer to women. In partnership with the World Bank, DFCU Bank was selected as one of five banks to collaborate with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda, supported by the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development of Uganda. As a program under the Ugandan government, the GROW LOAN primarily focuses on helping women’s businesses grow from one stage to another so that they can effectively support their families and contribute to the country’s economic development. Ms. Hope Nakhayenze, the Chief…

Lieutenant General Sam Okiding, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, praised the retiring officers for their selfless dedication to serving the country over the years, particularly their outstanding contributions to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). Speaking at the official send-off ceremony of 144 senior officers at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya, Lt. Gen. Okiding, who represented the Chief of Defence Forces, thanked the Commander-in-Chief for his efforts in bringing peace to the country, making retirement a “dream come true” for the forces. He encouraged the retiring officers to view this phase of life positively, citing…

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…