Tag Archives: Jinja

  Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region on Saturday confirmed the arrest of Faridah Namugera and her husband, Michael Ngobi over faking kidnap. It is said that, Ngobi, a resident of Buwagi cell, in Budondo ward, in Northern division, in Jinja city reported to police on how …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Politicians and clerics under Busoga Diocese have urged their followers to remain vigilant to combat the increasing instances of crime in their communities. During the Christmas Day celebrations at Christ’s Cathedral Bugembe in Jinja city, both politicians and clergy reiterated the importance of vigilance. They …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region working with local divers have retrieved the bodies of two boys who reportedly drowned in Lake Victoria, along the Masese landing site pier in Jinja city on Christmas evening. It is reported that the duo had gone swimming along the shoreline. However, …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wakiso Giants secured a 1-0 victory against Gaddafi FC at Gaddafi Arena in Jinja City on Saturday. The match drew a moderate crowd as both teams had previously settled for a goalless draw in the initial round. Hassan Ssenyojjo of Wakiso broke the deadlock with …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Kiira region have arrested a suspected Allied Democratic Force-ADF rebel Lavara Nyanza. Nyanza, a Congolese national is currently detained at Jinja central police station. He was arrested on Tuesday following a tip-off from residents. During the arrest, security personnel say they …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police authorities in the Kiira region are seeking relatives of six deceased individuals, whose identities and origins remain unknown. Among the deceased, four fell victim to mob justice, while the other two were recovered from areas around Lake Victoria and River Nile in Jinja …

Uganda Breweries Limited Launches Premium New Flavor: Uganda Waragi Lemon and Ginger Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has thanked the hundreds of attendees who flocked to the 2023 Nyege Nyege festival on its first day for …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Tourism has commissioned rehabilitation works at the Source of River Nile in Jinja City. Doreen Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism on Thursday handed over part of the tourism site to Excel Construction Limited who have been contracted …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Jinja High Court has convicted Daniel Muwanga, the pastor of Rock Base Church in Jinja City Southern Division on two counts of forgery and uttering false documents. He was found guilty by Lady Justice Winifred Nabisinde who fined him Shillings 2 million. Muwanga was charged …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A joint planning meeting between the government and the private sector was held yesterday at the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity ahead of the 8th edition of the Nyege Nyege festival that is happening from November 9th to 12th in Jinja City. The meeting was …