23 May 2024, 10:23 pm

One dead, three injured at construction site collapse in Mbale city

By Wamatoyi Kenneth One person has been confirmed dead, while three others have sustained injuries following a construction site accident along Pallisa Road in Mbale City. According to ASP Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region Police spokesperson, the incident occurred on…

17 May 2024, 9:04 am

Heavy downpour destroys 65 computers at Mbale High School and Nkoma SSS

By Kenneth Wamatoyi The head teachers have appealed for government intervention ahead of student return for second term. The heavy downpour in Mbale city on Thursday left 65 computers destroyed at Mbale High School. The head teacher of the school,…

3 May 2024, 9:58 am

Journalists Storm out of meeting ahead of world press day

By wamatoyi Kenneth Journalists storm out of meeting World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Mbale left hanging in the balance.The journalists in Mbale city, under the Umbrella, the Mbale Journalists Association (MBAJA), have held a press conference to dissociate themselves…

23 April 2024, 7:21 pm

THOUSANDS PRAISE THE LATE UMUKUKA WAMINBI.

by wamatoyi Kenneth Thousands Celebrated the life of umukuka waminbi Wilson weasa praising him as the mentor during his regime in office.Dr mugoma aleader from Kenya representing the bamasaba says bamasaba should copy from the late being exemplary. John musila…

13 April 2024, 5:27 pm

C.R.O leadership calls for protection of their property from fraudsters

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo The leadership and Alumni of the Child restoration Outreach (C.R.O) in Mbale City have appealed to the relevant authorities and concerned citizens to join voices and efforts in protecting their premises from fraudulent buyers. This call…

13 April 2024, 5:07 pm

Former Bamasaba Cultural leader dies at 84

By Kenneth Wamatoyi Grief has hit the Bugisu Sub-region following the death of the first leader of the Bamasaba Cultural institution (Umukuuka) who also was once the first LC5 Chairperson of Mbale, Wilson Wamimbi Weasa. According to Stephen Masiga, the…

11 April 2024, 6:54 am

Hundreds turn up for Eid prayers at UMSC Mbale

By kenneth wamatoyi Moslem faithful from different Mosques (masjids) around the Mbale City conveyed at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council grounds that was officially opened up today. The NRM women’s league representative, Hon. Lydia Wanyoto called for unity and peace…

9 April 2024, 3:14 pm

Nyondo SS old students pledge to acquire a school bus

By Wamatoyi Kenneth The old students of Nyondo Secondary School under their umbrella association dubbed Nyondo Old Students Association NYOSOSA have pledged to solicit funds and acquire a school bus for Nyondo SS to curb the transportation challenge that the…

8 April 2024, 10:25 am

Mbale City’s numerous speed bumps defended

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo The Superintendent of Police in charge of Express Penalty Scheme, Patrick Nyeko Kilama has defended the decision by road contractors to place speed bumps along major roads with in Mbale City.  Nyeko, in phone interview on…

3 April 2024, 2:42 pm

Hon. Nandala secures another term as BCU Chairman

By Kenneth Wamatoyi The chairperson Bugisu Cooperative Union, Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi expressed gratitude towards the farmers for trusting him and his board to lead the union for another term. He also committed to continue lobbying for the union, creating…