Author: Benard Ogot

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…