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  • Popularise our Tourism Industry, says Kadaga as Busoga unveils new tourism sites

    Popularise our Tourism Industry, says Kadaga as Busoga unveils new tourism sites

    Normal business came to a standstill yesterday as the 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Uganda Rt. Hon Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga spent the day in Mayuge District on a guided tourism tour where she launched tourism sites in Busoga Region.

    Among the new sites are Isenda and Busiira among others. The highly praised and loved “Maama” in the Busoga region was accompanied by a voluntarily long motorcade of supporters, sons, and daughters from far and within the region.

    The Busoga Tourism Sites launch marathon had its final step at Bugade primary school grounds where an eagerly mammoth crowd that came from the Mayuge district and surrounding areas had gathered waiting for their role model, mother, and mentor to welcome her.

    Before addressing the gathering, Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga awarded winning sports teams that had engaged in competitions earlier in the afternoon with prizes and medals.

    The influential Minister for Tourism and Heritage in Busoga Kingdom Hon. Hellen Olg Namutamba accompanied Hon. Kadaga.

  • Nile Environmental Marathon set for 23rd December

    Nile Environmental Marathon set for 23rd December

    The Ministry of East African Community Affairs together with Action for life strategic organization have organized one day environmental conservation project code named Nile Environmental Marathon.

    The event is slated for 23rd of December 2023 at Health First fitness Centre in Jinja City.

    The purpose of this Run is to sensitize the community about the impact of protecting and preserving Nile River, given the fact that recreation facilities and residences have been elected on the river banks.

    The chief runner will be Rt Hon. Dr. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East Africa Community Affairs.

    “I call upon all Ugandans to join the cause of preserving River Nile,” Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga said.

    Running kits are now available at Space Cafe Jinja and Noor’s Restaurant, Kingdom Kampala Mall at only UGX 25k.

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  • Former Parliament Speaker, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Unwaveringly Supports Nyege Nyege Festival

    Former Parliament Speaker, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Unwaveringly Supports Nyege Nyege Festival

    Jinja, Uganda – Amidst mounting pressure from Muslim leaders in Jinja to prohibit this year’s Nyege Nyege Festival, former Speaker of Parliament and current Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has taken a decisive stance in favor of the festival.

    Sheikh Ismail Basoga Adi, the Khadi of Jinja district, publicly denounced the Nyege Nyege Festival, branding it as “bad and immoral,” and raising concerns about its moral character. “The activities that take place during the Nyege Nyege festival are often considered immoral, particularly for the younger generation. Despite its financial gains, it’s not a beneficial festival,” Basoga stated.

    In response to these criticisms, Hon. Kadaga questioned why the same Muslim leaders had not expressed similar concerns about other festivals held across the country. She voiced her suspicion that those opposing the Nyege Nyege Festival might be exploiting religion as a pretext for their underlying motives. “I wonder why the Muslims have not protested against Blankets and Wine, musician battles, goat races, etc. Why haven’t Muslims in Kampala opposed the music and other festivals there? This seems to be fueled by individuals using religion as a cover,” said Rebecca Kadaga.

    The Nyege Nyege Festival is slated to take place from November 9th to 12th, 2023, at various venues in Jinja, including Jinja Source of the Nile, Jinja Golf Course, and Jinja Agriculture Showgrounds in the Busoga region.

    The comments made by Sheikh Ismail Basoga Adi, when shared online, elicited diverse reactions from netizens and former festival attendees, including Hon. Rebecca Kadaga.

  • ‘UBC Behind The Headlines’ premieres tonight, speaker maiden guest

    ‘UBC Behind The Headlines’ premieres tonight, speaker maiden guest

    Charles Odongtho is set to bounce back on television tonight with ‘UBC Behind The Headlines’ talk show on UBC. 

    The first guest of the show is the speaker of Parliament Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga.

    “Our maiden guest is the Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga. We shall discuss with her the performance of Uganda’s 10th Parliament as well as the role of Parliament in post COVID-19 development,” UBC posted.

    Hon. Margaret Muhanga and Hon. Abdu Katuntu are the panelists of the show. The show starts at 10pm.

  • Bar owners petition Speaker of Parliament over easing lockdown on entertainment places

    Bar owners petition Speaker of Parliament over easing lockdown on entertainment places

    Members of Bars, Restaurants, Clubs and entertainment places have petitioned Speaker of Parliament Hon. Rebecca Kadaga over easing lockdown on opening of bars and clubs.

    Through their umbrella organization Bar, Club and Entertainment Owners Association, they today managed to petition parliament through the Spear Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga over easing and phased opening of their bars and restaurants.
    Patrick Musinguzi, the association’s mouth piece said as heads, they will ensure members observe the SOPs and they are read to penalise whoever shall not comply in the industry with the set standards.

    Patrick said the speaker was very surprised when they told her their employees are being chased out of their houses by landlords over non payments of rent. The speaker promised to take the issues to the floor of parliament.

    “We thank Hon Kadaga for listening to us and we believe the president shall listen to us as well,” he added.

    While addressing the nation on Monday on easing lockdown, the President said bars and clubs will remain closed for at least the next 14 days or so.
  • SK Mbuga injects money into Youth Power Uganda Charity Walk

    SK Mbuga injects money into Youth Power Uganda Charity Walk

    Tycoon Sulaiman Kabangala Mbuga aka SK Mbuga has injected money into Youth Power Uganda organised ‘Charity Walk’.
    The tycoon will on top of that of giving them UGX 4m, help them to push the event through STV Uganda Tv station and his social media platforms.

    The charity walk is on Saturday 4th April at Makerere University’s Freedom square.
    The Guest of honor is expected to be Speaker of Parliament Rt.Hon Speaker Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga.

    Youth Power Uganda has been in existence for two years. Its is a non political and non profit organization focused on Youth Empowerment with an emphasis on drug abuse awareness and prevention. It’s Patron is Ass. IGP Andrew Sorowen and Chairperson is Gashumba Derrick.
     University students, Secondary Schools students and all ghetto members from all over Kampala are expected to participate in the walk.