Zainab Namusaazi Ssengendo
Zainab Namusaazi Ssengendo

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uganda Featured image for Masaka City boda boda riders embrace new organisation to improve their business

Sports Featured image for Masaka Traders Criticize Govt Over Economic Challenges
Thu 20 Mar, 2025 21:43
Masaka Traders Criticize Govt Over Economic Challenges
Featured image for Masaka Traders Criticize Govt Over Economic Challenges

During a meeting with Masaka City leaders and security officials, traders voiced frustration over rising operational costs and declining business activity.


News Featured image for Herdsmen Face Eviction as Tycoons Claim Land
Thu 20 Mar, 2025 21:39
Herdsmen Face Eviction as Tycoons Claim Land
Featured image for Herdsmen Face Eviction as Tycoons Claim Land

The affected herdsmen, under the Nakibogwe Kigo Cattle Keepers Association, say they have lived and grazed their cattle on this land for years.


News Featured image for Lwengo Residents Struggle for Clean Water as Drought Worsens
Thu 20 Mar, 2025 14:23
Lwengo Residents Struggle for Clean Water as Drought Worsens
Featured image for Lwengo Residents Struggle for Clean Water as Drought Worsens

The lack of access to clean water, exacerbated by the government’s failure to provide adequate solutions, has left many turning to unsafe water sources, raising concerns over sanitation and potential...


International Education Day Featured image for Bukomansimbi Woman MP Blasts Govt Over Neglect of Schools
Thu 20 Mar, 2025 14:19
Bukomansimbi Woman MP Blasts Govt Over Neglect of Schools
Featured image for Bukomansimbi Woman MP Blasts Govt Over Neglect of Schools

MP Veronica Nanyondo made the remarks during a visit to St John Mary Muzeeyi Kabandiiko Primary School, which was devastated by a violent storm that left several school buildings in ruins.


Missing Kabale Children Featured image for Over 300 Patients Receive Free Treatment for Urethral Complications at Kitovu Hospital
Thu 20 Mar, 2025 14:12
Over 300 Patients Receive Free Treatment for Urethral Complications at Kitovu Hospital
Featured image for Over 300 Patients Receive Free Treatment for Urethral Complications at Kitovu Hospital

The specialized medical camp, organized in partnership with the Eulogy Association of Uganda, aimed to provide lifesaving treatment to individuals grappling with urinary retention problems, which, if...


sam mayanja Featured image for Sango Bay residents decry delay in compensation as palm project takes shape on their land

News Featured image for Heavy Rains Devastate Lwengo, Leaving Hundreds Homeless
Tue 11 Mar, 2025 23:57
Heavy Rains Devastate Lwengo, Leaving Hundreds Homeless
Featured image for Heavy Rains Devastate Lwengo, Leaving Hundreds Homeless

The destruction spanned several villages, including Nakiyaga A & B, Nsonja, Kijooga, and Nakyenyi A & B. Local leaders reported that over 30 houses were completely destroyed, with Nakiyaga A alone los...


News Featured image for Masaka City MPs Intensify Oversight on Government Projects
Tue 11 Mar, 2025 18:40
Masaka City MPs Intensify Oversight on Government Projects
Featured image for Masaka City MPs Intensify Oversight on Government Projects

During an inspection tour of various development projects, the legislators emphasised the need for accountability and efficiency in the use of public funds.


News Featured image for Security Guard Found Dead, Police Investigate Possible Suicide

News Featured image for Lwengo Leaders Push for NWSC to Take Over Rural Water Distribution
Sat 08 Mar, 2025 09:46
Lwengo Leaders Push for NWSC to Take Over Rural Water Distribution
Featured image for Lwengo Leaders Push for NWSC to Take Over Rural Water Distribution

Residents of Lwengo have long struggled with acute water scarcity, forcing many to walk long distances in search of water.


Justice Law and Order Featured image for Four Arrested in Bukomansimbi Night Raid

International Education Day Featured image for Lwengo Parents Protest School Fees in Public Schools
Sat 08 Mar, 2025 09:08
Lwengo Parents Protest School Fees in Public Schools
Featured image for Lwengo Parents Protest School Fees in Public Schools

Despite the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme, which is meant to provide free education, parents in Malongo sub-county report that schools continue to demand fees, effectively locking out ch...


Health Featured image for Masaka: Health Officials Raise Alarm Over Surging Cervical Cancer Cases
Sat 08 Mar, 2025 08:47
Masaka: Health Officials Raise Alarm Over Surging Cervical Cancer Cases
Featured image for Masaka: Health Officials Raise Alarm Over Surging Cervical Cancer Cases

One of the major challenges in combating cervical cancer is late detection with about 70% of cases diagnosed at advanced stages, making treatment difficult


Justice Law and Order Featured image for Father Kills Senior Three Daughter, Later Lynched by Mob

News Featured image for Lwengo District Boss Expels RDC From Supervising Public Schools
Tue 04 Mar, 2025 07:10
Lwengo District Boss Expels RDC From Supervising Public Schools
Featured image for Lwengo District Boss Expels RDC From Supervising Public Schools

The dispute erupted after an audio clip circulated online, allegedly capturing a conversation between RDC Kateera and Bukoto West MP Muhammad Muyanja Ssentaayi, in which they reportedly discussed bloc...


Justice Law and Order Featured image for Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Mercedes Benz on Masaka-Kampala Highway
Tue 04 Mar, 2025 07:04
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Mercedes Benz on Masaka-Kampala Highway
Featured image for Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Mercedes Benz on Masaka-Kampala Highway

Mutiibwa, a resident of Mpererwe Village in Lwengo District, was riding a motorcycle registered as UG 915D when he collided with the vehicle.


Entertainment Featured image for Ssegirinya’s Mother Accuses NUP of Sidelining Luswa in Kawempe North Race

News Featured image for Good Samaritan Donates to Struggling School in Bukomansimbi

Health Featured image for Mpox Outbreak in Kyotera Sparks Concern as Cases Rise

News Featured image for Kooki Residents Rally for Clean Water in Bulunji Bwansi Initiative
Tue 25 Feb, 2025 11:54
Kooki Residents Rally for Clean Water in Bulunji Bwansi Initiative
Featured image for Kooki Residents Rally for Clean Water in Bulunji Bwansi Initiative

Led by local leaders, the residents of Ssabawaali-Magabi village dedicated themselves to cleaning water springs in Magabi and Kiteredde, which serve as the primary water sources for the community.


uganda Featured image for Masaka residents in panic over mysterious machetes dumped in area

News Featured image for Heavy Rainstorm Destroys School Building, Injures Pupil in Bukomansimbi

News Featured image for Masaka Residents in Panic Over Polling Station Relocation

News Featured image for Bukomansimbi MP Escapes Lynching at Funeral Over Negligence Claims
Sun 16 Feb, 2025 19:30
Bukomansimbi MP Escapes Lynching at Funeral Over Negligence Claims
Featured image for Bukomansimbi MP Escapes Lynching at Funeral Over Negligence Claims

The legislator is accused of neglecting a victim.of an accident and only showing up at the burial


Technology Featured image for 170 Households in Kalungu Receive Free Tablets

News Featured image for Lightning Strike Kills Resident and Livestock in Rakai
Wed 12 Feb, 2025 23:36
Lightning Strike Kills Resident and Livestock in Rakai
Featured image for Lightning Strike Kills Resident and Livestock in Rakai

Witnesses say Mugera had stepped outside to collect rainwater when a sudden bolt of lightning struck, killing him instantly.


News Featured image for Luwemba Visits Ssegirinya's Grave to Seek Divine Help for NUP Flag

Justice Law and Order Featured image for Two Children Killed in House Fire After Mother Locked Them Inside

International Education Day Featured image for Parents Demand Accountability Over Humiliation and Discrimination at Masaka School

International Education Day Featured image for Kulayigye Decries Low Enrollment in Bukomansimbi Public Schools

News Featured image for Lwengo Leaders Exchange Blows at UPDF Handover Event
Thu 06 Feb, 2025 11:21
Lwengo Leaders Exchange Blows at UPDF Handover Event
Featured image for Lwengo Leaders Exchange Blows at UPDF Handover Event

The dramatic altercation, which unfolded before government officials, security personnel, and residents, forced UPDF officers to intervene to prevent further embarrassment.


UPDF Featured image for Tarehe Sita: UPDF Cleans Bukomansimbi Town Councils
Wed 05 Feb, 2025 12:29
Tarehe Sita: UPDF Cleans Bukomansimbi Town Councils
Featured image for Tarehe Sita: UPDF Cleans Bukomansimbi Town Councils

Soldiers removed heaps of garbage from Kigangazi, Butenga, Bukomansimbi, and Kagologolo town councils, leaving residents both surprised and appreciative of the army’s gesture.


News Featured image for UPDF Builds Schools, Health Facilities in Bukomansimbi Ahead of Tarehe Sita
Wed 05 Feb, 2025 12:24
UPDF Builds Schools, Health Facilities in Bukomansimbi Ahead of Tarehe Sita
Featured image for UPDF Builds Schools, Health Facilities in Bukomansimbi Ahead of Tarehe Sita

Sister Rosemary Nakalyoowa, the headteacher of St Maurice Mixed Primary School, expressed gratitude for the intervention, explaining that pupils had previously studied under leaking and collapsing str...


News Featured image for Villagers Expel Traditional Healer Over Witchcraft Allegations

News Featured image for Village Chairman Expels Leaders After Failed Attempt to Evict Rwandan Nationals
Fri 31 Jan, 2025 11:57
Village Chairman Expels Leaders After Failed Attempt to Evict Rwandan Nationals
Featured image for Village Chairman Expels Leaders After Failed Attempt to Evict Rwandan Nationals

Chairman Lawrence Mulindwa had convened a community meeting attended by Kitanda Sub-county leaders and security officials to address ongoing complaints from residents.


Health Featured image for Rising Teenage Pregnancies in Rakai Alarm Local Leaders

News Featured image for Muslim Leaders in Bukomansimbi Call for Decency in Politics
Wed 29 Jan, 2025 22:57
Muslim Leaders in Bukomansimbi Call for Decency in Politics
Featured image for Muslim Leaders in Bukomansimbi Call for Decency in Politics

Sheikh Silimani Ssesanga, the head of Bukomansimbi North Islamic region and representative of the Supreme Mufti of Bukomansimbi, urged politicians to exercise restraint in their conduct.


News Featured image for Seninde Launches NRM Register Revitalisation in Masaka
Wed 29 Jan, 2025 22:31
Seninde Launches NRM Register Revitalisation in Masaka
Featured image for Seninde Launches NRM Register Revitalisation in Masaka

During the launch of the party's register revitalisation exercise in Masaka City, Sseninde highlighted the confusion caused by the use of multiple voter lists in past elections.


News Featured image for Otafiire Orders Arrest of NRM Chairperson Over Oppression of Fishermen
Wed 29 Jan, 2025 22:27
Otafiire Orders Arrest of NRM Chairperson Over Oppression of Fishermen
Featured image for Otafiire Orders Arrest of NRM Chairperson Over Oppression of Fishermen

The allegations, raised by residents during a meeting at Lambu Landing Site organized by former Youth MP Sarah Babirye Kityo, accuse Kimera of monopolising the fishing industry in the area, allowing o...


Oliver Namaalwa Featured image for Leadership gaps blamed for NRM's poor performance in Buganda

uganda Featured image for Young mother who gave birth hours to exams excels in PLE

Entertainment Featured image for Family Endorses Late Ssegirinya’s Aide Alex Luwemba as Successor
Mon 13 Jan, 2025 16:59
Family Endorses Late Ssegirinya’s Aide Alex Luwemba as Successor
Featured image for Family Endorses Late Ssegirinya’s Aide Alex Luwemba as Successor

The late Muhammad Ssegirinya's mother said the family has endorsed the deceased former MP's aide and close confidante Alex Luwemba as his successor but the widow Twayira Akandiida has said she will gi...


News Featured image for Ssegirinya’s Mother Thanks Mpuuga and Parliament for Support During Son’s Illness
Mon 13 Jan, 2025 09:05
Ssegirinya’s Mother Thanks Mpuuga and Parliament for Support During Son’s Illness
Featured image for Ssegirinya’s Mother Thanks Mpuuga and Parliament for Support During Son’s Illness

Ssegirinya’s mother, Justine Ssanyu Nakajumba, praised Mathias Mpuuga, the commissioner of Parliament and MP for Nyendo-Mukungwe, for his unwavering support during her son’s struggle with illness.


Sarah Nadiye Featured image for Tensions Flare as MP Ssegirinya Laid to Rest
Mon 13 Jan, 2025 08:59
Tensions Flare as MP Ssegirinya Laid to Rest
Featured image for Tensions Flare as MP Ssegirinya Laid to Rest

The burial was marred by a rift between National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders and Parliament representatives, resulting in two parallel send-off events.


Entertainment Featured image for NRM Chairperson in Bukomansimbi Proposes Scrapping Primaries

News Featured image for Distressed Parents Plead for Safe Return of Daughter Trapped in Saudi Arabia
Wed 01 Jan, 2025 23:56
Distressed Parents Plead for Safe Return of Daughter Trapped in Saudi Arabia
Featured image for Distressed Parents Plead for Safe Return of Daughter Trapped in Saudi Arabia

Prossy Nambalirwa reportedly travelled to Saudi Arabia in search of work through FABULAS company, in partnership with DELTA, but is now stranded under dire conditions.


News Featured image for Masaka Clergy Calls for Peace in 2025
Wed 01 Jan, 2025 23:50
Masaka Clergy Calls for Peace in 2025
Featured image for Masaka Clergy Calls for Peace in 2025

Speaking during a New Year’s Eve vigil Mass at Kitovu Cathedral in Masaka City, Fr Ssengooba reflected on the challenges that marked 2024.


Entertainment Featured image for Bukomansimbi Residents Demand Ssenyonyi Apology Over Nanyondo Remarks
Mon 30 Dec, 2024 10:41
Bukomansimbi Residents Demand Ssenyonyi Apology Over Nanyondo Remarks
Featured image for Bukomansimbi Residents Demand Ssenyonyi Apology Over Nanyondo Remarks

Last week, Ssenyonyi criticised Veronica Nanyondo who infamously withdraw her signature from the censure motion


News Featured image for MP Nanyondo Criticised for Withdrawing Signature from Censure Motion
Fri 27 Dec, 2024 22:14
MP Nanyondo Criticised for Withdrawing Signature from Censure Motion
Featured image for MP Nanyondo Criticised for Withdrawing Signature from Censure Motion

During the attempt to censure parliamentary commissioners including Matthias Mpuuga over the controversial service awards, Nantondo sensationally withdrew her signature


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