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By Godfrey Nkoole Vocational education is a form of education based on occupation or employment, also known as career and technical education. It can also be defined as a system or course of study that prepares individuals for jobs that are based on practical activities. Vocational education can be secondary or post-secondary and can be taken at any age. Recent statistics indicate that young people aged 15-24 represent 20 per cent of the African population but over 40 per cent of these are unemployed. Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) has an important role to play in promoting their…
By Elizabeth Namara BUSOGA HEALTH FORUM: Busoga sub-region has for long been known as one of the regions with the highest malaria prevalence in the country. The malaria prevalence in the sub-region is significantly high at 21 per cent compared to the national prevalence. The region is surrounded by water bodies and sugarcane plantations that offer fertile ground for the breeding of malaria-causing vectors. Unfortunately, as Dr. Jane Nabakooza pointed out, malaria and poverty are intertwined and a reduction in malaria automatically leads to a reduction in poverty. The districts in Busoga sub-region with the highest prevalence of malaria include;…
By Shakira Nansubuga & Peace Nakigudde Luuka born RnB singer Raston Mulebi aka Menton Rass the Eastern King has thrilled fans with jaw dropping music for the last 15 years. The talented singer in an exclusive interview with Busoga Today said he lost his parents at a tender age and was brought up by his grandmother he only identified as Dimintilia. “My parents died when I was seven years of age and I grew up with my grandmother in a deplorable situation. We always lacked necessities and raising fees was a really big problem,” Menton Rass said He said he…
By Grace Menya JINJA: The Joint Abasoga Nseete National Students Association (JANSA) has today (August, 27) elected its new national executive committee which will steer development and unity among Abasoga Nseete members from different Higher Institutions of Learning. The elections were presided over by Busoga Kingdom’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Prof. Dr. Muhamadi Lubega, at the Kingdom headquarters in Jinja City. In a hotly contested election, Mr. Emmanuel Singe from Gulu University was elected as the new JANSA chairperson replacing Mr. Julius Kalugu from Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Other members were also elected to different portfolios. Speaking during…
By Linda Birungi NATIONAL: Fallen Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) bush war hero Gen. Elly Tumwine will be laid to rest on Tuesday, August 30, at his ancestral home in Mukuru, Rwemikoma sub-county in Kazo district. Gen Tumwine’s body arrived in the country on Friday, August 26 from Nairobi where the decorated bush war hero succumbed to cancer on Thursday morning. According to a press statement from the UPDF signed by the Defence ministry spokesperson, Brig. Gen Felix Kulayigye, there will be an official vigil on Sunday 28, 2022 at deceased’s residence in Nakasero, Kampala starting at 4:00 pm. On…
By Hillary Trevor Kabandize LUWEERO: Kampala University Basoga students have unveiled a new fundraising drive aimed at raising money to support various projects in Busoga sub-region. Under their umbrella body Kampala University Basoga Nseete Students Association abbreviated as ‘KUBANSA’, the students resolved to contribute money to procure office equipment, buy utensils for the association as well as organize a trip to Busoga region to preach the gospel of unity and prosperity. The campaign was announced during a meeting held at Kampala University’s Luweero campus on Thursday. In an interview with Busoga Today, the Member of Parliament representing students from Kamuli…
The First Lady and Education minister Janet Museveni has today (Thursday) launched the Task Force for the establishment of Busoga University at State House Nakasero. The six-man team comprises Prof. John Robert Stephen Tabuti as Vice Chancellor, Assoc Prof. Mary Muhenda who will serve as Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs and Assoc Prof. Lydia Emuron who will serve in the capacity of Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration. The others on the committee are Assoc Prof. Allan Katwalo who will serve as Academic Registrar, Mr Maxwell Amulla, University Secretary and Mrs Esther Mtamakaya Biganja who will serve in the capacity…
Makerere University Journalism students have welcomed the Publication of Busoga Today newspaper. The students under their Umbrella Makerere University Journalism and Communications Students’ Association (MUJCA), said the newspaper will offer them a platform to practice their electronic, print and digital media skills. “I believe it is an opportunity for the students doing Journalism and Communications to write stories in Lusoga and English,” said Sandra Ayikoru, a second year Journalism student. The newly sworn-in President of MUJCA, Kevin Mugabi, said Makerere University is happy to receive Busoga Today newspaper, adding that it will benefit students at the Ivory Tower. “l believe…
JINJA: Jinja Mayor Peter Kasolo and his erstwhile rival and former Jinja City Secretary for Works Richard Mbazira on Saturday, August 13, agreed to forget their differences and work together to develop Jinja city. This was during a reconciliation meeting organized by Busoga Kingdom Second Deputy Prime Minister Ahmed Noor Osman at his residence in Magwa. In a meeting that lasted for about six hours, Owek. Osman shared with the two politicians about the benefits of working together for the good of Jinja city and Busoga sub-region. After a well thought out decision, the two erstwhile rivals apologised to each…
By Claire Zerida Balungi HEALTH- A fervent child grows to recognize and give back to the hands that scratched the earth to feed him/her. There is usually more love shared and smiles of hope when such hands are dressed instead of being left to rot. Such is the inspiration that the founders of Busoga Health Forum had in mind when they birthed the idea of coming up with a body that can breathe life into Busoga’s hitherto ailing health condition. Starting as a mere mailing list and WhatsApp group to now a fully fledged health ideas tank, the forum is…