Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of National Environmental Management Authority-NEMA, Akankwasa Barirega has said that the eviction of wetland encroachers in the Busoga sub-region will not commence until alternative income generation activities have been put in place. Akankwasa who was addressing Busoga leaders in Jinja City said …
Read More »Busoga premier asks Museveni to ensure stability of sugarcane prices
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prime Minister of Busoga Kingdom, Joseph Muvawala, who also serves as the Executive Director of the National Planning Authority-NPA, has urged President Yoweri Museveni to take a personal role in ensuring the stability of sugarcane prices, thereby enabling farmers to realize meaningful profits. Addressing …
Read More »Museveni calls on Armed forces to embrace modern technology to overcome security threats
Bugweri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has challenged the armed forces to leverage modern technologies as a means of managing modern-day security situations. Museveni noted that Africa is currently battling related security threats like terrorism and piracy, among others but hastened to add that if armed forces commit …
Read More »Flying squad apprehends five suspected highway robbers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five suspected highway robbers who have been targeting goods in transit and trailing traders have been arrested in an operation by the Flying Squad Unit. The two-month hunt for the thugs who had attacked more than 10 traders and hijacked several vehicles transporting goods was …
Read More »Busoga ministers come under fire for not leading fight to eradicate poverty
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators from Busoga have faulted their colleagues in Cabinet for failing to use their positions to eradicate poverty. The MPs observed that while they have three cabinet ministers and four state ministers in the current government, their participation in extending the national cake to …
Read More »Six dead in royal convoy accident
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six individuals lost their lives and eight sustained injuries when a Super Custom registration number UAZ 742U in the convoy of Kyabazinga,, HRH Gabula Nadiope IV, lost control and collided with spectators along the Jinja-Kamuli highway. The incident occurred Saturday in Nawantumbe trading center …
Read More »PHOTOGRAPHS: Busoga celebrates royal wedding
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Royal Highness Gabula Nadiope IV, was united in holy matrimony with Jovia Mutesi, Saturday afternoon at Christ’s Cathedral, Bugembe, in Jinja City. Vows were exchanged at approximately 1:40 pm, with the crowd standing as witnesses to the royal wedding, expressing …
Read More »Busoga Muslim community, DTB contribute to royal wedding
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kadhis from eight Muslim districts in Busoga have made contributions of livestock towards the organization of the Kyabazinga’s royal wedding. The Kyabazinga of Busoga, HRH Gabula Nadiope IV, will officially wed his bride, Jovia Mutesi, on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Busoga’s Regional Assistant to the …
Read More »Busoga royal wedding gets sh43 million boost from fireworks Advertising
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The upcoming Busoga Kingdom royal wedding has got a Sh43 million boost from fireworks Advertising, a communication, sales, and marketing advisory firm. The advertising company will be the Kingdom’s official Royal Wedding communication’s partner and is providing the overall marketing communications strategy and wedding’s awareness …
Read More »Airtel Uganda provides special platform for Busoga Kingdom Royal wedding
Airtel Uganda extends Support to Busoga Kingdom to Aid the Preparation of the Upcoming Royal Wedding Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda, Uganda’s first 5G Network has today announced its support for the Busoga Kingdom in aiding the preparation of the upcoming royal wedding of the Kyabazinga of …
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