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…

28 March 2024, 6:11 pm

Mbale kickboxer on the rise: Lukwago’s journey to the top

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo When one talks about Mbale City, it is very rare for them to think about kickboxing or any form of martial arts as being the center of attention or identity of this Eastern Uganda City. In…

21 March 2024, 12:05 pm

Women urged to embrace saving money

By Kenneth Wamatoyi Women in the Eastern region have been called upon to embrace the saving culture in homes and businesses.  This call was made by the Equity Bank supervisor, Ms. Salima Kauma during the exhibition of “bakyala ku ntiko”…

20 March 2024, 10:09 am

Mbale City motorists raise concerns over defective traffic lights

By Kenneth Wamatoyi Motorists in Mbale City have called upon the City council authorities and other stakeholders to restore the traffic lights along Pallisa road and Nabuyonga rise in a bid to combat the increasing number of road accidents around…

19 March 2024, 11:41 am

Mbale City set to get LDC campus

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Plans are underway to open a Law Development Center (LDC) campus in Mbale City with the aim of extending the Bar Course across the country to train professional lawyers. The campus is set to be opened…