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21/06/2025

06/06/2025

BUSOGA NRM LEADERS ENDORSE RT. HON. KADAGA FOR 2ND NATIONAL VICE CHAIRPERSON (FEMALE)

As political tension intensifies within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) over the position of Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) on the Central Executive Committee (CEC), a coalition of party leaders from the Busoga region has publicly endorsed Rt. Hon. Dr. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, the current office bearer.

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, a large assembly of NRM stakeholders—comprising Members of Parliament, district chairpersons, LC5 leaders, youth and women leagues, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and local opinion leaders—convened at the Civil Service College in Jinja City to affirm their support for Kadaga’s re-election.

The meeting was spearheaded by Luuka South MP Hon. Steven Kisa Bakubalwayo, who read a joint statement emphasizing Kadaga’s enduring legacy and her invaluable contributions to the NRM and the nation at large.

“We gather as proud sons and daughters of Busoga to speak with one voice, a voice of truth, unity, gratitude and purpose—a voice to endorse our own, our lioness, our shield, our seasoned leader, the Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga for the position of 2nd National Vice Chairperson (Female) on the Central Executive Committee of our mighty party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM),” Kisa stated.

Kisa said that Rt. Hon. Kadaga has been a pillar for many across the country and especially in Busoga. She has served diligently in several key positions.

He further pledged to rally nationwide support for Kadaga, highlighting her critical role in promoting women’s empowerment, regional inclusion, and party unity.

Bugabula North Member of Parliament John Tailor questioned the legitimacy of Kadaga’s challengers and said, “I don’t know where some people get the audacity to contest against Mama Kadaga, who is a well-established figure in the NRM.”

Buzaaya County legislator Martin Mugabi Muzaale also voiced concern over internal divisions in Busoga, urging unity behind Kadaga.

“Kadaga is a brand—Busoga needs Kadaga, and Kadaga needs Busoga. We don’t want Busoga to be left out of the CEC ‘cake’,” he said.

Newly elected NRM Chairperson for Kamuli District, Bazanya Mathias—also an aspirant for the Bugabula South parliamentary seat—pledged to mobilize grassroots support for Kadaga.

His remarks were echoed by Mayuge LC5 Chairperson and Governor of the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD), Bishop Frank Tibagendeka, who assured Kadaga of unwavering support from both political and development circles.

The race for the powerful CEC position has narrowed down to a high-profile face-off between 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East African Community Affairs Rt. Hon. Dr. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga and Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among Magogo, the current Speaker of Parliament and Woman MP for Bukedea District.

This contest has already fuelled factionalism within Busoga, giving rise to rival camps dubbed “Team Mama” (Kadaga) and “Team Mulamu” (Among). -End-

06/06/2025

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31/05/2025

KYABAZINGA INSTALLED AS CHANCELLOR OF LUBEGA INSTITUTE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Issebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, has been installed as the first chancellor of Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals.

The Kyabazinga was installed during a colourful ceremony at the institute in Busei village, Iganga Municipality on May 30th, 2025.

During the installation event, the Executive Director of Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals, Prof. Dr. Lubega Muhamadi, who is also Busoga Kingdom’s 1st deputy Prime Minister handed over artefacts of the institute, the mace and chancellor medallion to the Kyabazinga.

In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Lubega said the Monarch’s installation as Chancellor marks a new chapter in his commitment to institutional excellence, health development and the empowerment of Uganda’s next generation of professionals.

“His rare blend of traditional legitimacy, academic distinction and international advocacy makes him an exemplary figure in Africa leadership hence hid nomination as Chancellor of Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals,” said Prof. Lubega, who is also the National chairperson of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC).

In his inaugural speech, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV remarked that during his tenure as a chancellor, his focus shall be on guiding the institution’s strategic direction, ensuring that they boost academic excellence and promote its overall well-being.

“This will entail providing leadership and overseeing our institute’s governance in addition to acting as a bridge between the institution and external stakeholders,” he said.

“However, team, unity of purpose and transparency should be our yard stick in realising all our wishes and aspirations,” the Monarch added.

Busoga Kingdom’s Prime Minister Dr. Joseph Muvawala extended appreciation to the Prof. Dr. Lubega for a job well done for the institute to be worthy to have a chancellor who is the Kyabazinga of Busoga.

Muvawala appreciated the team they have worked with to make Busoga what it is and personally thanked the Luwangula family for a job well done in ObwaKyabazinga Bwa Busoga.

He thanked the Kyabazinga for accepting to lead the academic institution and lastly committed that they shall use their offices and power to ensure that the institute turns into one of the best medicine universities in the Country.

Present at the event were Issabalangira of Busoga and Menhya of Bugweri Chiefdom Sam Nkuutu, Kisiki of Busiki chiefdom, Nkono of Bukono chiefdom and Luba of Bunha chiefdom among others.

Busoga Kingdom Ministers present included Kyabazinga Affairs Minister Owek. Yudaya Babirye, Constitutional Affairs Minister Owek. Alex Luganda, Minister of State for Finance Owek. Ivan Kiirya and Minister of State for Education Owek. Nasabu Nantale. -End-KYABAZINGA INSTALLED AS CHANCELLOR OF LUBEGA INSTITUTE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Issebantu Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, has been installed as the first chancellor of Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals.

The Kyabazinga was installed during a colourful ceremony at the institute in Busei village, Iganga Municipality on May 30th, 2025.

During the installation event, the Executive Director of Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals, Prof. Dr. Lubega Muhamadi, who is also Busoga Kingdom’s 1st deputy Prime Minister handed over artefacts of the institute, the mace and chancellor medallion to the Kyabazinga.

In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Lubega said the Monarch’s installation as Chancellor marks a new chapter in his commitment to institutional excellence, health development and the empowerment of Uganda’s next generation of professionals.

“His rare blend of traditional legitimacy, academic distinction and international advocacy makes him an exemplary figure in Africa leadership hence hid nomination as Chancellor of Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals,” said Prof. Lubega, who is also the National chairperson of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC).

In his inaugural speech, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV remarked that during his tenure as a chancellor, his focus shall be on guiding the institution’s strategic direction, ensuring that they boost academic excellence and promote its overall well-being.

“This will entail providing leadership and overseeing our institute’s governance in addition to acting as a bridge between the institution and external stakeholders,” he said.

“However, team, unity of purpose and transparency should be our yard stick in realising all our wishes and aspirations,” the Monarch added.

Busoga Kingdom’s Prime Minister Dr. Joseph Muvawala extended appreciation to the Prof. Dr. Lubega for a job well done for the institute to be worthy to have a chancellor who is the Kyabazinga of Busoga.

Muvawala appreciated the team they have worked with to make Busoga what it is and personally thanked the Luwangula family for a job well done in ObwaKyabazinga Bwa Busoga.

He thanked the Kyabazinga for accepting to lead the academic institution and lastly committed that they shall use their offices and power to ensure that the institute turns into one of the best medicine universities in the Country.

Present at the event were Issabalangira of Busoga and Menhya of Bugweri Chiefdom Sam Nkuutu, Kisiki of Busiki chiefdom, Nkono of Bukono chiefdom and Luba of Bunha chiefdom among others.

Busoga Kingdom Ministers present included Kyabazinga Affairs Minister Owek. Yudaya Babirye, Constitutional Affairs Minister Owek. Alex Luganda, Minister of State for Finance Owek. Ivan Kiirya and Minister of State for Education Owek. Nasabu Nantale. -End-

31/05/2025

KYABAZINGA PARTNERS WITH UNICEF IN FIGHTING TEENAGE PREGNANCIES IN BUSOGA

Kyabazinga of Busoga His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to fight teenage pregnancies in Busoga.

Child marriage and teenage pregnancy continue to threaten children’s futures and upon this, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV was appointed UNAIDS ambassador to fight the high rampant cases of teenage pregnancy and school dropout.

On May 30th, 2025, the Kyabazinga held a crucial meeting with key stakeholders in the education sector to address the alarming rise in teenage pregnancies and school dropouts across the Busoga sub-region.

The meeting brought together District Education Officers (DEOs), school inspectors, local leaders and students from various primary and secondary schools in the region to candidly discuss the root causes of the escalating crisis.

This followed an earlier call by the Kyabazinga in a letter in which he requested children and all stakeholders to respond to questionnaires detailing the reasons behind the troubling trends which he received at the function.

In his remarks, the Monarch called upon the stakeholders in the education sector to join his initiative “Abasadha n’empango” meaning “Men are the Pillars” to raise awareness about the urgent need to end child marriage in Busoga and Uganda at large. The initiative in being implemented by Kyabazinga Initiatives.

Kyabazinga spoke about the harmful practice of teenage pregnancy and child marriage, highlighting the impact of the vices on young girls’ future and calling for unified action to protect children.

The Monarch concluded the dialogue by urging all stakeholders, parents, educators, community leaders, and policymakers — to join forces.

He also called upon men to take up job creation and income-generating activities as a means of improving household incomes, which in turn would reduce the pressure on children to leave school.

“I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Dr, Nandi for creating time to come here and for the commitment that you have played to support Busoga Kingdom in fighting teenage pregnancies and improving education standards in the region,” Kyabazinga said.

He retaliated with his personal commitment to use our cultural institution and leading the way in strengthening linkages among actors, mobilisation of all stakeholders to create a critical mass that can fight to end teenage pregnancy and as well improve on the other development indicators such as education, health and household income among others.

He urged students not indulge in things that will take their future easily,

The Monarch challenged all stakeholders in their respective roles to pause and ponder what is going wrong in our communities and to innovatively come up with strategies to confront these strategies.

Busoga Kingdom’s Prime Minister Joseph Muvawala, did not mince words in his critique of the current situation. He blamed parents for neglecting their roles and leaving children to fend for themselves and self-manage.

Muvawala also called out schools that have become overly focused on academic grades at the expense of holistic education saying grades have compromised the competitiveness among learners.

UNICEF’s Country Representative Dr. Robin Nandi, commended the Kyabazinga for taking a proactive stance adding that UNICEF is committed to supporting initiatives that aim to reduce school dropout rates and support young mothers to continue with their education.

The Kingdom of Busoga, in partnership with national and international stakeholders, is expected to roll out community-based initiatives, policy reviews, and targeted interventions to combat teenage pregnancy and keep children in school.

Present at the ceremony was Busoga Kingdom's 2nd deputy Prime Minister Osman Ahmed Noor, Speaker of Busoga Lukiiko George Mutyabule, Kyabazinga Affair Minister Owek. Yudaya Babirye, Education minister Owek. Nasabu Nantale, Gender Minister Owek Rose Kafuko, Constitutional Affairs Minister Alex Luganda, Princes and Issabalangira of Busoga Sam Nkuutu. -End-