Author: Babirye Zaina

Iganga: During his presidential tour of Busoga, which began on January 23 this year, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni concluded his visit with a number of key engagements, including the launch of new blocks at Tembo Steel Milling Company. He was accompanied by his Second Prime Minister, Lukiya Isanga Nakadama, and all the Members of Parliament (MPs) from Busoga. After the ceremony, the President proceeded to Iganga District Headquarters, where he met with boda boda riders and their passengers, led by local district leaders. In his address to the boda boda community, President Museveni praised their hard work and urged them…

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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, on Monday met with Iganga District leadership from various sectors. The purpose of the meeting was to understand why Busoga, particularly Iganga, is still underdeveloped. Hon. Kadaga thanked the organization that invited her as the chief guest and expressed her gratitude to those who contributed their ideas during the meeting. She also acknowledged the efforts of the Iganga District leadership, particularly the LCV Chairman, for his hard work in acquiring Busoga University and thanked President Museveni for endorsing Busoga’s pledge. Hon. Kadaga emphasized the importance of the…

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On Sunday, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, Right Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, officiated the launch of the offices for former LC3 chairpersons of Busoga. These leaders, although unsuccessful in recent elections, remain politically active within the region. In her remarks, Minister Kadaga commended the former chairpersons for their patience and dedication to the political landscape of Busoga, despite losing their elected positions. She praised their continued support for the President of Uganda, Busoga’s leadership, and the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Kadaga encouraged them to maintain this positive attitude. Kadaga also addressed the “Grow Cash”…

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As Independence Day was celebrated in Busia District, graced by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, secondary schools in Iganga District marked the day in their own unique way. Schools, including Iganga Senior Secondary School, Kigulu College, Kizira College Butikki, Bukoyo Secondary School, and others, gathered to promote the welfare of the girl child. Their initiative focused on raising funds to provide sanitary pads for girls who cannot afford them, as well as constructing a facility to produce reusable sanitary pads for distribution to schools in need. The Resident District Commissioner of Iganga District, Kato Dauda, attended the event as the chief…

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The residents of Buyoboya Village in Bulange Sub-county, Namutumba District, were left in shock and misery on Tuesday after four people were burned to death in a house fire during Monday night. The deceased include Mukisa Mukulu, 25, his wife Annet Namagunga, 30, and two children related to Annet, named Judith, 7, and Sylvia, 5, who are believed to be her sister’s children. The tragic incident occurred in the middle of the night when a neighbor, Yonaka Mukose Ngora, noticed something burning. By the time neighbors arrived to help, they found the house completely engulfed in flames, and all four…

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The Government of Uganda, under the Ministry of Health, have launched a vaccination campaign targeting 49 districts in regions such as Busoga, Bukedi, Teso, Bugisu, and Karamoja. The campaign aims to combat diseases like polio, measles, and other deadly illnesses affecting newborns and children under the age of five. The immunization exercise officially kicked off today, with Iganga District holding its launch in Nawansega, Namungalwe Town Council, where some resistance has been observed. It has been reported that worshippers of the group known as “Triple Six” (Njili-nkalu) have been resistant to various government programs, including immunization and census efforts. Speaking…

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Residents of Kaliro Town Council in Kaliro District were shocked by unidentified gunmen who shot a woman dead while she was entering her home late at night. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Betty, was killed in Nakiyanja Zone, Kaliro Town Council. Betty was walking home with her husband, Babalanda Rogers, from work when unknown assailants ambushed them at their gate and shot her. She died at the scene. LC1 Chairperson Zuena Nkoono confirmed the incident, stating that the couple had lived in the area for some time. “It was around 8 p.m. when we heard gunshots,” Zuena said. “When we…

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In an effort to resolve the ongoing developmental challenges in Busoga, the Deputy Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Hon. Rose Namayanja, alongside Senior NRM Mobilizer Hon. Rosemary Senninde, held a significant meeting with Busoga leadership at Mum Resort Hotel in Iganga District. This gathering brought together cultural leaders, security personnel, and NRM committees from the region to discuss how to address the problems hindering Busoga’s development. Hon. Namayanja extended her gratitude to the Busoga leadership for their role in ensuring NRM’s success and President Museveni’s re-election in 2021. She commended the leadership for their continued efforts to…

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On Saturday, Hon. Akamba Paul, the Member of Parliament for Busiki Constituency, had his first dinner with his supporters and family. Hon. Akamba Paul was granted bail on Friday by Her Majesty Justice Jano Akuwo of the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala. He managed to meet his supporters from Busiki Constituency at his home in Bubutia Village, Bulange Sub-County, Namutumba District. In his speech, Hon. Akamba expressed his happiness and excitement to meet his family and constituency after spending 80 days in jail. He thanked various members of parliament, especially the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs,…

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