Tag: Busia District

Museveni Tasks Tooro Leaders to Prioritize Household Wealth Creation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on leaders from the Tooro sub-region to shift their attention from administrative expansions and instead focus on boosting household incomes as a strategy to combat poverty. Addressing leaders on Saturday, May...

Survival or Free Will? Unpacking Uganda’s Rise in Age-Gap Marriages

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In recent years, there has been a growing trend of young girls marrying older men, with the most recent marriage between Kampala businessman Frank Gashumba and Malaika Patience Mutoni sparking widespread debate and concern. This phenomenon...

Opinion

Celebrating 62 Years of Independence: A Call for Unity...

Happy 62nd Independence Day, Uganda!!! Today we celebrate a special day, and as the festivities in Busia District, officiated by...

Sports

Evolution of Ugandan Football Since 1962

Football in Uganda continues to grow, with increasing investments in both grassroots and professional football. The focus on youth development, professionalism, and women's football is expected to shape its future trajectory.

Crime

MASAKA: Three Children Drown in Sand Mine Pond

In December 2023, three children aged between 8 and 11 years drowned in a gold mine pit filled with water in Busia district when they had gone swimming in the isolated and unguarded dumping site.

Politics