Jinja District

Resty Nanteza, popularly known as Nakapachu, is accused of collecting money from job seekers and community groups through her foundation, with Jinja RCC Salim Kumakech saying he has received more than 200 complaints against her.

Buwenge Town Council leads Jinja in HIV-positive cases Daily Monitor

JINJA CITY– The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has led residents of Jinja City in the National Cleaning Exercise, calling on communities to embrace a culture of cleanliness and make proper hygiene and sanitation a daily responsibility. Hon. Babalanda, who also serves as the […] The post Minister Babalanda Urges Jinja City Community to

Two casual labourers have been killed by lightning at Namagera Central sugarcane weighbridge in Jinja district, where they worked as loaders. The victims, Abdul Muwereza, 34, and Hassan Mubiru, 35, were reportedly taking shelter under a jackfruit tree during a rainstorm when lightning struck. Aloysious Wakabi, one of the loaders, said about 15 workers had […] The post Lightning strike kills two sugarcane loaders in J

Confusion enshrouds postponed Shs870b Jinja hotel groundbreaking after Gen Muhoozi no-show Daily Monitor

Lightning kills two, injures three in Jinja Daily Monitor

The new Jinja Regional Referral Hospital board has been tasked with strengthening accountability, easing congestion and addressing infrastructure gaps as its members begin their oversight duties.

High costs, land insecurity threaten Jinja investment drive Daily Monitor

Jinja South Division East MP Paul Mwiru says his bank account was frozen after officials declined to accept his newly issued national identity card without an additional verification letter, raising concerns about the planned transition.

Jinja City: The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) crowned its 50th anniversary celebrations with the 10th PRAU Excellence Awards, recognising communication professionals, agencies and organisations for their outstanding work in public relations, strategic communication and campaign management, held under the theme, “A Legacy in Gold: Honouring the Cream of Public Relations. Pearl Bank received […] The pos

Jinja City: Pearl Bank whose Purpose is to Foster Prosperity for Ugandans, won the inaugural PR Crown Jewel Award at the 10th Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) Excellence Awards, emerging as one of the biggest winners at the ceremony held at the Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja on Friday, October 23, 2026. […] The post Pearl Bank Wins Inaugural PR Crown Jewel Accolade at 10th PRAU Excellence Awards appea

Jinja skyline changing but roads still lag Daily Monitor

Bank Wins other 3 Gold Awards for Corporate Storytellers, Media Relations, Best Social Impact and Runner Up under Culture Champions 🏆 Media Relations Gold Standard Award 🏆 Corporate Storytellers Award 🏆 Impact Beyond Profit Award 🏆 PR Crown Jewel Award 🥈 Culture Champions – Runner-up Jinja, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Pearl … The post Pearl Bank wins inaugural PR Crown Jewel accolade at 10th PRAU Excellence Aw

Pearl Bank claimed four top honours at the 10th PRAU Excellence Awards in Jinja, as judges urged communication professionals to demonstrate measurable impact and build public trust.

Pearl Bank emerged the biggest winner at the 10th Public Relations Association of Uganda Excellence Awards, taking four gold accolades as the association celebrated 50 years of professional public relations practice in Jinja.

Eleven Organizations, Individuals and PR Agencies receive gold accolades while 8 emerge as runners up with silverware Jinja, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) crowned its 50th anniversary celebrations with the 10th PRAU Excellence Awards, recognising communication professionals, agencies and organisations for their outstanding work in … The post PRAU crowns 50th anniversa

JINJA CITY – The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has called upon believers to combine faith with hard work, financial discipline and productive agriculture to eradicate household poverty and improve livelihoods. Hon. Babalanda, who also serves as Director for the SDA Busoga Women Field, made the call today, Saturday, during a Sabbath […] The post Minister Babalanda Urges Believers to Combin

Drama as police eject suspended councillors from Jinja District Council Daily Monitor

Entebbe, October 24, 2026 — Jinja Deputy Resident District Commissioner Kasibante Hassan broke down in tears of joy on Saturday after graduating from Nkumba University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Management. Kasibante was among hundreds of graduates who received undergraduate degrees, master’s degrees and PhDs during the university’s graduation ceremony. The event […] The post Jinja RDC Kasi

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned a $53 million mechanised major repair facility at Magamaga Cantonment in Jinja District, alongside military training infrastructure and marine security equipment provided under Uganda’s defence cooperation with Russia. The facility is expected to strengthen the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) capacity to maintain and repair military vehicles and other […] The po

JINJA, UGANDA – The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, cautioned the people of Busoga against excessive land fragmentation, warning that it undermines commercial agriculture, household incomes and efforts to eradicate poverty. The Minister made the remarks yesterday while officiating at the send-off ceremony of […] The post Minister Babala

Fibre cut disrupts passport services in Kyambogo, Jinja Daily Monitor