Author: Peace Lawrence Ayesigwa

Emmanuel Kaahwa recollects how the community used to clear banks along Bigajuka stream in Kiganda cell occasionally because it would act as a recreation centre where people would sit and feel the cool breeze in the evening hours. Around 1997, the stream was a reliable water source for locals of Kinubi, Kikwite, Bujumbira East and West. Other villages that benefited from the water source included; Rusaka Lower and Upper, Kiganda, Kiganda- Mpunda and Kyakatayomba, all in Hoima city. Kaahwa, a local council one (LCI) chairperson for Bujumbura East, said the aforesaid belt covering two kilometres, had large volumes of water…

Bunyoro has partnered with MTN Uganda to unveil the first ever cycling competition which will be held across the 15 counties in the Kingdom. Dubbed: Bunyoro Amazasa (counties) bicycle completion was launched on July 28 at Rukurato court yard in Hoima City. The MTN sponsored competition targets adults of sound mind, both males and females aged 18 years and above. It will be launched in Kiryandongo County on September 3, 2022. Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom and MTN Uganda will provide cycling kits to the registered participants and only ordinary bicycles qualify for the competition. Andrew Tusubira, the regional commercial head MTN Uganda,…

Drivers in Bunyoro sub-region have been urged to undergo medical check-ups regularly to avoid accidents related to ill health and ensure the safety of other road users. Uganda’s state of road safety has lately been punctuated with bad news, and while the majority of the accidents are attributed to careless road usage, the health and physical welfare of drivers has also come under the spotlight. The caution came days after Dr. Godfrey Kamugisha Mwesigwa, a veterinary doctor and supervisor animal production, directorate of Gender at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) was found lifeless seated in his vehicle in the middle…

A section of vendors in Hoima City are resorting to street vending due to lack of space in markets in the central business district. A mini survey by The Albertine Journal established that the sh11b Hoima central Market constructed with funding from the African Development Bank (ADB) under the First Phase of the Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Programme (MATIP-1), is either out of range or is filled to capacity. The Albertine Journal has further established that the hardships that dealt the business community during the two years lockdown imposed to curtail the spread of Covid-19, a number of businesses opted to shift…

Hoima catholic diocese has initiated a fundraising drive to construct a specialised children and women’s hospital in Bujumbura cell, West Division, Hoima City. Rev. Fr. Jude Tadeo Ssemambo the diocesan project publicity committee chairperson while briefing the media on Monday said the sh40b hospital once complete will supplement ongoing efforts to improve on access to quality maternal and child healthcare services in the diocese. The diocese is comprised of the districts of Hoima, Masindi, Kikuube, Buliisa, Kiryandongo, Kagadi, Kakumiro and Kibaale. Breaking of the ground and the official launch of the fundraising drive will be on Saturday, June 25, 2022…

The government has been reminded to expedite the operationalisation of the long awaited public university in Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom. The call was made during 28th Empango -coronation celebrations of Omukama Solomon Gafabusa Iguru at Rukurato buildings in Hoima City on Saturday. The Omukama has previously been quoted severally advocating for the establishment of a public university, arguing that this would help his subjects to save money instead of spending it travelling long distances to other universities. Hoima City Woman Member of Parliament, Asinansi Nyakato said they are getting tired of reminding the government to establish a public university since Bunyoro is the only…

Hundreds of people participated in the Empango (coronation) anniversary run organised by Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom on Thursday morning. The run, which was initiated in 2015, is one of the activities to mark the 28 coronation anniversary of the Omukama Solomon Gafabusa Iguru. Unlike the previous marathon, this year’s Empango run was flagged off by the Omuhikirwa (the kingdom prime minister) Andrew Kirungi Byakutaga at Rukurato Hall in Hoima city due to the ill health of the Omukama which has also led to the cancellation of this years’ empango fete. Empango is marked every June 11, the day the current King ascended…

Over 1500 people have benefited from a two-day free health camp which closed on Saturday. The health camp which was held at the Rukurato buildings in Hoima City was organised by Omugo (Queen) Margret Karunga Adyeeri of Bunyoro Kitara-Kingdom. It was prepared in partnership with Hoima Hospital, Baylor Children Foundation, Red Cross, Uganda Blood Bank, Down syndrome, Marie Stopes Uganda, and Mothers’ Union, Stanbic Bank, Equity Bank. The free medical care offered involved fistula treatment, Hepatitis B, cervical, prostate and breast cancer screening, dental care, eye screening and treatment, family planning services, blood donation, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, among others.…

Business owners in Hoima City are crying foul over the runaway rent prices that are pushing some out. Hoima which was elevated to a city status in July 2021 has since 2019 been charging an 8 per cent property tax on tenanted commercial buildings. This is in addition to other taxes such as ground rent, capital gains tax and as well as income tax, collected by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). “The multiple taxes on buildings have left landlords with no option but to increase rent to meet this burden,” said Martin Kyasimire, an electronic shop owner along Wright road. Kyasimire…

Bunyoro- Kitara Kingdom has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bajjo Events and Marketing Agency Limited to identify, nature and expose the talents of musicians in the region for the next three years. The partnership will see annual music festivals held to also help the kingdom use music in promoting Kinyoro culture. Dubbed ekineguko makeke the music would be per the norms of the Bunyoro culture and all music genres will be entertained. Although details of the memorandum remain scanty, the music festival would be preceded by a series of other activities such as sports galas and language competition, among…