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Tragedy Strikes Busowoko Falls: UNOC Engineer’s Death Sparks Outrage and Calls for Accountability

A devastating incident occurred on Saturday, 11 October, 2025, at Busowoko Falls Beach, Nawampanda Parish, Butagaya sub-county in Jinja District, resulting in the death of Engineer Gershom Rwakasanga Kateera, a dedicated employee of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Jinja City Depot. Eng. Rwakasanga Kateera, who was reportedly swimming with his daughter, was swept away by strong water currents and drowned. This happened on Saturday 11 Octob…Jinja · Jinja Read Article

MTN Unveils Iconic Jinja City Roundabout

Jinja City — MTN Uganda has unveiled the newly constructed Jinja City Roundabout, a striking new landmark dedicated to celebrating connection, community, and shared progress. The project, launched during Customer Appreciation Week 2025, represents the telecom giant’s gratitude to the people of Uganda — especially the customers and communities at the heart of its success. The event, held in Jinja City, brought together leaders from the Jinja Cit…Jinja · Jinja Read Article

“Why I Refused An Assassination Plot Against Idi Amin” Museveni Narrates His Side Of The Story

President Yoweri Museveni has disclosed a tense and little-known episode from Uganda’s history — a time when he was asked to support a plan to assassinate former president Idi Amin. Speaking recently in Jinja, Museveni recounted how, in the 1970s, a group of well-dressed Ugandans approached him in Nairobi and Europe with an idea to hire Israeli mercenaries to eliminate Amin and end his repressive rule. Museveni said that while the proposal appea…Yoweri Museveni · Jinja Read Article

Dr. Grace Lubaale elected 4th bishop of Busoga

7th October 2025: The House of Bishops of Church of Uganda sitting at Lweza Training and Conference Centre has today elected Rev. Canon. Associate Prof. Dr. Grace Lubaale as the 4th Bishop of Busoga Diocese. ‎He will be consecrated and enthroned as the 4th Bishop of Busoga Diocese on 14th December 2025 at Christ Cathedral Bugembe in Jinja. ‎Rev. Canon. Associate Prof. Dr. Grace Lubaale was born on 9th October 1978, in Bugombya Zone, Butansi Pari…Jinja · Jinja Read Article

Uganda: Cancer Institute, Rays of Hope Launch 'Fight Women's Cancer' Awareness Drive in Jinja

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Breast and cervical cancers remain the leading types of cancer among Ugandans, accounting for nearly half of all cases in the country, health officials have warned.Cancer · Jinja See the Story

UNOC earns over Shs500 billion from fuel imports

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has imported over 3.3 billion litres of fuel since July 2024, earning about $150 million (Shs 547.5 billion) in trading margins. UNOC Chief Executive Proscovia Nabbanja said the company brings in around 240 million litres monthly, covering petrol, diesel, and jet fuel. This marks Uganda’s largest state-managed import programme, replacing private middlemen. UNOC’s deal with Vitol, signed in August 2023, secu…Jinja · Jinja Read Article

Inside the Rippon Falls Hotel Property Saga: How Filthy Rich Madhvani’s Claims Are Collapsing Under Legal Scrutiny

By Spy Investigations Desk Jinja—A deep-rooted property dispute has erupted over the ownership of the historic Rippon Falls Hotel land on Nile Crescent, Jinja, pitting Hon. Alice Kaboyo, Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister in charge of Luwero Triangle, through her company Cabel International Ltd, against the powerful, money bags Madhvani…Jinja · Jinja Read Article

Al-Hajji Kigongo commends ghetto youth for shunning selfish politicians who want to use them in criminality

The First National Vice Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo has commended the ghetto youth in Busoga subregion for shunning opposition politicians with selfish interests. He said some selfish opposition politicians wanted to use the youth to commit crime especially in this election period but the youth shunned them. Al-Hajji Kigongo made the remarks today while meeting ghetto youth leaders at Mafubira, Jinj…Jinja · Jinja Read Article

Uganda: Centenary Bank Hands Over Homes to Vulnerable Elderly in Jinja

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As part of the national celebrations marking the International Day for Older Persons, Centenary Bank, in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, handed over two newly constructed homes and 50 mattresses to vulnerable elderly beneficiaries in Jinja City.Business · Jinja See the Story

Kyabazinga’s Crusade Against Teenage Pregnancy Gains Momentum with SPA Florence Mutyabule’s Support

Jinja, Uganda – Busoga’s reputation is under strain, battered by soaring teenage pregnancy rates that threaten the region’s social and economic fabric. Senior Presidential Advisor (SPA) for Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Florence Mutyabule, is sounding a clarion call to action. Alarmed by the surge in school dropouts, entrenched poverty, and social stigma, the former Namutumba MP (2011-2016) and veteran educator is urging parents, faith-based institu…UNICEF · Jinja Read Article

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Tragedy Strikes Busowoko Falls: UNOC Engineer’s Death Sparks Outrage and Calls for Accountability

MTN Unveils Iconic Jinja City Roundabout

“Why I Refused An Assassination Plot Against Idi Amin” Museveni Narrates His Side Of The Story

Dr. Grace Lubaale elected 4th bishop of Busoga

Uganda: Cancer Institute, Rays of Hope Launch 'Fight Women's Cancer' Awareness Drive in Jinja

UNOC earns over Shs500 billion from fuel imports

Inside the Rippon Falls Hotel Property Saga: How Filthy Rich Madhvani’s Claims Are Collapsing Under Legal Scrutiny

Al-Hajji Kigongo commends ghetto youth for shunning selfish politicians who want to use them in criminality

Uganda: Centenary Bank Hands Over Homes to Vulnerable Elderly in Jinja

Kyabazinga’s Crusade Against Teenage Pregnancy Gains Momentum with SPA Florence Mutyabule’s Support

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Tragedy Strikes Busowoko Falls: UNOC Engineer’s Death Sparks Outrage and Calls for Accountability

MTN Unveils Iconic Jinja City Roundabout

“Why I Refused An Assassination Plot Against Idi Amin” Museveni Narrates His Side Of The Story

Dr. Grace Lubaale elected 4th bishop of Busoga

Uganda: Cancer Institute, Rays of Hope Launch 'Fight Women's Cancer' Awareness Drive in Jinja

UNOC earns over Shs500 billion from fuel imports

Inside the Rippon Falls Hotel Property Saga: How Filthy Rich Madhvani’s Claims Are Collapsing Under Legal Scrutiny

Al-Hajji Kigongo commends ghetto youth for shunning selfish politicians who want to use them in criminality

Uganda: Centenary Bank Hands Over Homes to Vulnerable Elderly in Jinja

Kyabazinga’s Crusade Against Teenage Pregnancy Gains Momentum with SPA Florence Mutyabule’s Support