The renowned Nyege Nyege Festival, now in its 9th edition, will take place from November 14th to 17th and has been relocated from Jinja to the Source of the Nile in Njeru. This move is intended to provide festival-goers with a more convenient experience, eliminating the need to walk long distances between stages. Festival co-founder […]
Every year, Nyege Nyege attracts thousands of local and foreign visitors to Jinja and its surrounding areas for three days of music, community, self-expression and diversity. Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has thanked the hundreds of attendees who flocked to the 2023 Nyege Nyege festival on […]
Authorities in Jinja City have closed two schools to give ample space for the on-going four-day Nyege Nyege Festival. The affected schools are; Victoria Nile School and Summit Nursery and Primary School. The closure has been effected by the Jinja City Education Officer Haruna Mulopa, who said they intended to guarantee the safety of […]
The United States of America and United Kingdom diplomatic missions in Kampala, Uganda has issued security alert to their citizens in and those intending to visit the country. They have been warned against attending “Large scale music festival in Jinja”. “Due to increased terrorist activity, U.S. Embassy Kampala recommends that individuals exercise an elevated degree […]