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The Bitter Taste of Poverty, From Sugar Cane Fields To Sugarless Tables: Busoga Sugar Cane Farmers Can Not Afford Sugar for Their Children

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The Bitter Taste of Poverty, From Sugar Cane Fields To Sugarless Tables: Busoga Sugar Cane Farmers Can Not Afford Sugar for Their Children

In Iganga district, two pupils: John Isabirye Obbo from Busuyi Next Primary School and Wakadala Ogule Shaban (not real names) from Namungalwe Community Primary School, have vastly different experiences that highlight the complexities of education in the Busoga sub region. Once considered the academic powerhouse of Busoga, Iganga is home to renowned schools like Buckley High School, Saint Patrick Kigulu Girls, Iganga Boys, and Iganga SS, among ot…Read Article

JEEMA opens regional offices in Busoga to boost grassroots mobilization

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JEEMA opens regional offices in Busoga to boost grassroots mobilization

Officials and members of Justice Forum-JEEMA cut a ribbon as a means of opening their regional offices in Busoga sub region. PHOTO URN Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The opposition Justice Forum (JEEMA) has opened its Busoga regional offices in Kasokoso Cell, Iganga Municipality. The new offices will serve as a central coordination hub for all JEEMA activities across the districts of the Busoga sub-region. Party leaders are optimistic that t…Read Article

Iganga United Makes It to FUFA Big League at Expense of Tapoh

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Iganga United Makes It to FUFA Big League at Expense of Tapoh

Promotional play-off (2nd Leg): Iganga United 2-0 Tapoh (Iganga United qualified 3-1 Aggregate) Iganga United Football Club qualified for the FUFA Big League, the second-tier division in the pyramid of Uganda’s football. A comprehensive 2-0 victory in the return leg at Iganga Ssaza playground of the promotional play-off meant that Iganga United qualified 3-1 on aggregate after the first leg was 1-goal apiece. James Innocent Matege notched a bra…See the Story

Victoria University Strengthens Ties with Busoga Kingdom Through Educational Partnership

KAMPALA, Uganda – On June 27, 2025, Victoria University (VU) marked a significant milestone in its mission to expand educational access with a high-profile delegation visit to Busoga, led by Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga. The team met with His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, to forge a transformative partnership aimed at uplifting the region through education. The meeting, held at a ceremoni…Iganga · Iganga Read Article

Iganga man killed in bar brawl

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga East are hunting for a man only identified as Musa over the killing of his friend, Gerald Kibira, in a bar brawl. It is reported that the two were both last seen alive enjoying themselves at Camp David Bar and Lounge, located along Main Street Road in Iganga Municipal Council. However, eyewitnesses say the duo developed misunderstandings around midnight, and Musa reportedly hit Kibira in the hea…Iganga · Iganga Read Article

Nile Group Dominating Eastern Region League Since COVID-19 - SportsNation

ERL Champions Since 2019/20 2024/25: Iganga United (Nile)2023/24: Busei (Nile)2022/23: Mbale Heroes (Bukedi)2021/22: Jinja North (Nile)2020/21: Not Played2019/20: Gaddafi (Nile) Iganga United’s victory over Amus College in the 2024/25 Eastern Region League (ERL) final is attestation to Nile region’s dominance over their Bukedi counterparts. For elementary management of the national third division league, the ERL was classified into two governabl…Iganga · Iganga Read Article

Iganga United Have FUFA Big League In Sight - SportsNation

Iganga United have been crowned Eastern Regional League (ERL) champions after defeating Amus College School 1-0 in the final play-off match on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. In the match played at Ssaza grounds in Iganga, Amus dominated possession, mostly in the first half, but neither side managed to find the back of the net in the first 45 minutes. Iganga got the all-important goal immediately after returning for the second half. Rogers Maganda capita…Iganga · Iganga Read Article

Witchcraft Claims Rock Iganga-Amus Final - SportsNation

Iganga United have distanced themselves from the wide-spreading claims accusing them of imploring dark arts ahead of the Eastern Regional League (ERL) final clash with Amus College School. Iganga and Amus, after topping Nile and Bukedi groups with 47 and 57 points respectively will go head to head at Iganga Ssaza grounds on Tuesday, June 3 (3:00 PM kick-off), in a preliminary playoff match to decide who proceeds to the ultimate test. In the buil…Iganga · Iganga Read Article

Amus, Iganga United Dominate Eastern Regional League - SportsNation

The 2024/25 Eastern Regional League (ERL) regular season came to an exciting end, with over 20 teams in action, as a total of 11 matches were played across the Bukedi and Nile Groups. Amus recorded the biggest win of the day, whipping UCU 6-0 in Bukedea to seal their 18 victory of the season, impressively finishing top of Bukedi Group with 57 points. Amus failed to win only five of their 23 matches played, suffering just two losses and drawing t…Iganga · Iganga Read Article

MTN Uganda Hands Over Inclusive ICT Lab to Iganga Secondary School

MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation’s Digital Access Project, has handed over a fully equipped, The post MTN Uganda Hands Over Inclusive ICT Lab to Iganga Secondary School appeared first on TowerPostNews.Iganga · Iganga Read Article

Nakalama sub-county deploys 264 vigilantes to curb cattle theft

IGANGA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The leadership of Nakalama Sub-county in Iganga District has deployed a team of 264 vigilantes to combat the rampant cattle thefts that have plagued the area in recent months. The move follows a sharp rise in animal thefts, with minimal success in apprehending the culprits. Residents say cattle thieves often slaughter animals and leave behind offal, along with handwritten notes mockingly encouraging the owners …Iganga · Iganga Read Article

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