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His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope,IV, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, has challenged his subjects all over the world to ensure that their culture is preserved for generations to come. The Kyabazinga was speaking during the ongoing maiden Busoga Innovation Symposium in Toronto, Canada. He said the world would be a better place to live in provided cultural values are prioritized. “We are all born with our different cultures and it is a symbol of our identity that we can’t do away with. Therefore, I challenge all our people wherever they are to promote those good cultural practices that have stood the…
The Kyabazinga of Busoga Kingdom, His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, has held a successful meeting with representatives from Aga Khan Development Network in Canada. The meeting aimed at developing Busoga through investments took place at Uganda’s High Commission in Canada’s capital- Ottawa on Saturday. The Kyabazinga was accompanied by 3rd Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Without Portfolio, Hon. Rukia Isanga Nakadama and the Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, among other Ugandan delegates. During the interaction, the Kyabazinga urged Aga Khan to invest in Busoga, adding that the sub-region has a lot of opportunities in tourism, agriculture…
The Uganda Rugby National sevens team was over the weekend hosted at a dinner by Obwa’Kyabazinga Bwa Busoga Institution (OBB). OBB was represented by the second deputy prime minister of Busoga Kingdom, Owek. Osman Noor Ahmed. Present at the dinner, that took place at Jinja Sailing Club in Jinja City, was Gabula Foundation’s CEO, Isaac Imaka, Busoga Kingdom’s Minister for Constitutional Affairs Owek. Alex Luganda, Duncan Kiirya and other notable guests. Led by their coach Tolbert Onyango, the team enjoyed a cool cold breeze, serene music and picturesque scenery at the shores of Lake Victoria. The team hosted included; Ian…
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, on Friday hosted a delegation of Neyendeire Development Initiatives (NDI) representatives from Busoga sub-region. The NDI representatives included their champions, district chairpersons called captains and some of the village chairpersons from all the eleven districts that make up Busoga sub-region. Led by Kampala Capital City Authority’s (KCCA) Executive Director, Dorothy Kisaka, who was in the accompany of the Private Secretary to the First Lady, Irene Kawuma, the delegation paid a courtesy call to the Kyabazinga at his Igenge Palace in Jinja City and commended the King for developing Busoga. The First Lady…
By Richard Muyombya JINJA-Vijay Aggarwal is no doubt a Ugandan in a white skin. Born in Jinja Hospital in 1954, Aggarwal started elementary school at Main Street Primary School before joining Jinja SS for his O’level. The 68-year-old then joined YMCA-Jinja in the early 1970s where he rose to prominence as an astute Lawn Tennis player who even featured for the national side. “I was the national YMCA Lawn Tennis champion in 1969/70 in the competitions held in Kampala and even received recognition from the then government of Apollo Milton Obote,” Aggarwal remembers with nostalgia. Time flies for every man…
Busoga Kingdom in partnership with Uganda’s telecommunications giant MTN have launched the first ever Busoga Masaza Cycling competitions. The cycling competition comes on the heels of the recently concluded Busoga Masaza Cup Football tournament which was won by Bukhooli-Namayingo following a 1-0 win against Kigulu FC. While launching the cycling competition at the kingdom headquarters at Bugembe, Jinja city on Thursday, Busoga Kingdom’s second deputy Katuukiro Owek. Osman Noor Ahmed commended MTN for supporting the kingdom. “I take this honour to thank MTN for the continued support of OBB. MTN has sponsored most of the Kingdom activities,” Noor said. He…
By Julius Galisonga Continued from previous edition Know the Law: The Constitution under Article 244 vests powers in the Parliament of Uganda to make laws regulating the exploitation of minerals, sharing of royalties arising from mineral exploitation, conditions of payment of indemnities arising out of exploitation and conditions regarding the restoration of derelict lands. The Constitution further provides that all minerals are held by the government of Uganda on behalf of the people. The same Article provides that all minerals shall be exploited taking into account the rights of; individual land owners, local governments and the governments. Consequently, under the…
By Daniel Saire On Thursday September 1, 2022, Prince Patrick Izimba Gologolo, the chief of Kigulu, was buried at his ancestral home in Nasuti off Iganga-Kaliro Road. He was 65. He had battled skin cancer for long and was in and out of hospital for the last two years of his life until it took him right at home as he underwent palliative care. Among the 11 chiefs, he was the oldest both in age and length of service and his name would resonate in the minds of many people whenever it was mentioned. Gologolo joined the Kyabazinga institution in…
By Herbert Mwima JINJA: I had the time of my life. I wined and dined with great people and enjoyed the perks that fame brings along. It was fun. It was interesting. This is the story of former Cranes star Fred Makoha. But not anymore. Like many former Cranes footballers before him, Makoha is only left with fond memories of his stellar football career, a career that spanned two decades but failed to guarantee him a secure financial future. The once prolific soccer star blew almost every cent he made on poor investments and now lives in a one-bedroom house…
Kigulu FC and Bukhooli-Namayingo will battle for all the jewels in the much anticipated Masaza Cup final tomorrow, Saturday September 17. Busoga Kingdom Sports minister, Amin Bbosa, in an interview with this website said the 3rd and 4th place matches will curtain raise the main duel at the Kyabazinga stadium in Bugembe. “The losers’ match will kick off at 1 pm whereas the final match between Kigulu and Namayingo FC shall be played at 3pm,” Bbosa said. He commended the tournament main sponsors and telecom giants MTN and others co-sponsors for bankrolling the four-month long tournament. “This year’s edition has…