The media fraternity in Busoga have been urged to focus on steering development and fight against corruption if the region is to develop.
The call was made by Busoga Kingdom’s 2nd Deputy Prime Minister, Owek. Osman Noor Ahmed during the Busoga Media Iftar dinner held at Jinja City Hall on April 15th, 2023.
Osman said that although the media plays a major role in upholding of morals in society, it is still lagging behind with regard to driving development in Busoga sub-region.
He requested media heads, through their various platforms, to promote Busoga Kingdom and support its development initiatives.
Osman also urged media to support individuals that contribute to the Kingdom’s welfare, citing the situation in neighbouring Buganda where politicians actively court the kingdom’s backing for their political ventures.
Osman pronounced Busoga Kingdom’s stand on the issue of homosexuality, saying that it is unacceptable according to Busoga’s culture. He applauded the Hon. Asuman Basalirwa, a son of the soil, for tabling the anti-homosexuality bill in Parliament.
The Minister of General Duties in the OPM, Justine Kasule Lumumba, applauded the solidarity among the media fraternity in Busoga and thanked them for organizing the Iftar dinner annually.
The Speaker of Jinja City Bernard Mbayo pledged monetary from Jinja City Council towards next year’s Busoga Iftar dinner. The Chief Defence Forces, Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi also donated food items to the media fraternity, including bags of Rice, Sugar, soap and cooking oil.
