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14:11
14:11

Multibillion Malaria Eradication Program in Busoga Unveiled Health Management 2

The malaria eradication program also includes an extensive indoor residual spraying (IRS) campaign, covering both the interior and exterior areas of homes. This approach ensures that mosquitoes landing on surfaces are killed, thereby reducing the risk of malaria transmission.
08:09
08:09

Health Workers Advocate for Increased Family Planning Uptake to Curb Infant, Maternal Mortality in Busoga birth control 2

These health workers believe that family planning will enable mothers to have manageable numbers of children, allowing them to maintain their health and reduce the risks of unforeseen birth-related emergencies during delivery.
16:13
16:13

FUMI Partners with Busoga Consortium to Improve Maternal and Child Birth Outcomes woman 2

Busoga's maternal and infant mortality rates are alarmingly high, with 480 mothers dying during labor out of every 100,000 births, nearly triple the national average of 179. The infant mortality rate in Busoga is also higher, with 58 deaths per 1,000 live births compared to the national rate of 28.
14:23
14:23

Kyabazinga of Busoga to Mark 10th Anniversary with Ceremonial Rituals in Buyende Bukungu 1

This location holds deep historical significance as it is believed to be the site where the first Musoga settled upon arriving in the Busoga sub-region.
08:15
08:15

Busoga Tops in Non-Compliance Cases Within the Petroleum Sector-UNBS Law Enforcement

Peter Kitimbo, the field supervisor for the Fuel Marking and Quality Monitoring Program (MQP), reported that non-compliance in East Uganda stands at 33%, with Busoga accounting for 80% of these bad practices.
15:51
15:51

Police Arrest Suspected Ringleader of Illegal Power Connections in Busoga Sub-Region police station

A detective involved in the investigation, who requested anonymity, revealed that illegal power connections are often used as campaign tools by some politicians in the Busoga sub-region. These politicians, having failed to fulfill their promises, allegedly support power theft to alleviate pressure from their political opponents.
08:12
08:12

Oil Palm Growing in Busoga Sub Region Kicks Off After 13 Years of Waiting farmer 3

Suzan Lakwonero, NOPP Project Manager, who oversaw the planting, noted that after years of anticipation by farmers in Mayuge, every registered farmer would now have the opportunity to plant oil palm gardens to improve their livelihoods.
07:42
07:42

Chairpersons of Newly Created Local Councils Petition Speaker Over Operational Funds government 4

Abdullah Magumba, chairperson of Mayuge town council, notes the challenges they face, including insults from constituents due to perceived inactivity, despite the lack of funds for basic tasks like garbage collection and road maintenance.
11:08
11:08

Mukama Nyamutukura Monument Lights up Kagulu Rock Busoga 1 Top story

Nyamutukura, the chief Royal Prince of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom is believed to have deserted the land of his ancestors over endless power struggles, and saile through Lake Kyoga to settle in Busoga Kingdom, where he discovered the Kagulu Rock in the early 16th century.
12:21
12:21

Busoga Kingdom Rallies Subjects In The Diaspora to Develop Tourism sites Uganda 1 1

Namutamba said that key tourism sites like Kagulu Rock possess key historical insights about the roots of the Basoga, and if a private developer invests in a museum, it will attract many tourists from both Uganda and the diaspora.
10:20
10:20

Presidency Minister Rallies RDCs, DISOs to End Infighting district 3

Speaking at the closing of a two-day retreat for the officers at Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja City on Tuesday evening, Babalanda expressed her concerns over the lack of cohesion among some RDCs, their deputies, and DISOs in Busoga.
07:30
07:30

Members Welcome Suspension of NUP Leaders in Busoga Robert Kyagulanyi

On Thursday last week, the NUP president, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobiwine suspended the deputy head of mobilization, Moses Bigirwa, Andrew Muwanguzi, the acting head of patriotism and ideology, Bamu Lulenzi, the coordinator Busoga sub-region, Jamal Mukuve, the acting youth coordinator, Busoga sub-region and Saulo Nsongambi, the acting NUP coordinator in Jinja city for alleged misconduct.
13:27
13:27

Archbishop Kaziimba Wants Christians at the Forefront of Development district 1 2

Archbishop Kaziimba challenged Christians to invest their earnings in income-generating activities to boost the economies of rural communities.
16:44
16:44

Man in Luuka District Killed in Arson Attack home 1

It is alleged that the arsonists first pelted his grass-thatched house with stones for close to 30 minutes before torching it down.
10:09
10:09

Busoga Clan Heads Asked to Shun Risky Cultural Practices community 1 1

Moses Isiiko, a mobiliser of the Baise-Ngobi clan, said that the Ebola preventive measures restrict physical contact with dead bodies, yet most people believe in communal washing of the deceased as a sign of decent sendoff of their beloved.
14:32
14:32

Busoga Prone to Terrorism Recruitment –CT Commander activity 2 1

Wasswa argues that most of the ex-terrorism combatants intercepted from the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF camps in DRC have direct roots in the districts of Mayuge, Bugweri, Namayingo, Jinja, Kamuli, and Bugiri. 
07:57
07:57

Residents Beat up Former Butembe Chief For Trespass kingdom 6 1

Banamwita says that he kept on protesting the move to dethrone him as unfair, saying that it was orchestrated by Muvawala to frustrate his efforts of demanding for accountability from the Busoga kingdom operations.
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