Sometimes, it’s the little stops along the way that make the journey fun. 📍 Explore Uganda Monument, Jinja What’s your favourite stop when travelling to Eastern Uganda? #ExploreUganda

Busoga has one of the most modern palaces in Uganda; Igenge palace in Bugembe.

We congratulate His Royal Highness the Kyabazinga of Busoga William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV on his 12th Coronation Anniversary. Funvugha Isebantu, @KingNadiopeIV. 💙 #AllThingsJinja

Jinja City. That building has been under construction for more than 13 years.

Water Supply Interruption- Jinja Service Area Dear Valued Customers, We regret to inform you that water supply in Jinja service area is currently interrupted due to a power outage at the Masese water treatment plant. Affected areas include: Jinja city center, Njeru, Bugembe, Magamaga, Iganga, Mayuge and the surrounding areas. We are working to restore supply as soon as possible. Customers are advised to use available water sparingly. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. #waterman @NWSCMD

Kino kirungi okulaba ng'otudde n'Omulangira Wasajja. Nsaba muyigire kubitatambudde e Tooro okutereeza ewaka. Akadde bw'ekati bw'ekatuukanga, tetuwemuka

Jinja hospital oxygen plant breakdown disrupts services The plant has the capacity to produce up to 250 cylinders of oxygen a day, enough to meet the needs of the referral hospital and support lower-level health facilities across the region bit.ly/4zXB9Ch #MonitorUpdates

🇺🇬 PARLIAMENT APPROVES €207.77 MILLION ROAD LOAN Speaker Rt. Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth has put the question on Government’s request to borrow up to €207.77 million for the Jinja–Mbulamuti–Kamuli–Bukungu Road and Jinja City roads. The ayes had it, and Parliament approved the borrowing request. Photos by Parliament

Abantu bei Idhindha mukobakii yee 😊 KFC Jinja is officially open.🍗🥳 Treat yourself to the finger-lickin' goodness, whether you're dining in, ordering delivery or grabbing takeaway. Come through and taste the goodness! #KFCJinjaNowOpen #ItsFingerLickinGood

The road project traces its roots to a presidential pledge made in 2001, when President Yoweri was campaigning in Kamuli District. bit.ly/4xg4V2t?utm_medium=so…  #MonitorUpdates

CONSTRUCTION OF 11 JINJA CITY ROADS START. What you need to know: Jinja starts major road rehabilitation after years of neglect. Jinja City has launched a Shs82.88 billion project to rehabilitate and upgrade 13.82 kilometres of roads, beginning a major facelift for a network that has gone for years without substantial rehabilitation. The first phase will cover Ripon, Narambai, Oboja, Nile Crescent, Kirinya, Kyabazinga, Elgon Close, Kisinja Close, Nile Avenue and Gokhale roads. The project is being implemented under a pre-financing arrangement by Abubaker Technical Services and General Suppliers Ltd, which will initially finance the works before being reimbursed by the government. Speaking at the launch on Friday, Jinja Mayor Abdulhafidh Nagaya said the project responds to longstanding complaints over the condition of the city’s roads. “We have suffered a lot, but the government finally got our outcry and we were allocated around Shs83 billion to work on our roads,” Mr Nagaya said. Jinja Assistant City Clerk John Choli Goloba said the city has about 800 kilometres of roads, including approximately 205 kilo metres within the central business district. He said upgrading a kilometre of road can cost between Shs4 billion and Shs6 billion, depending on the scope of works. Herbert Ssemanda, the project coordinator at Abubaker Technical Services and General Suppliers Ltd, said works would begin on Monday with Ripon and Owen roads, which were prioritised because of their drainage and runoff impact on surrounding communities. Although the contract runs for six years, Mr Ssemanda said the contractor intends to complete the works in about three years. The contractor has established a camp at the Jinja City Council yard and deployed engineers, a surveyor, materials engineer, health and safety officer and environmental officer. Mr Goloba urged residents to cooperate with the contractor, avoid closed roads and protect construction materials from theft or damage. Government promises oversight. Jinja Resident City Commissioner Salim Komakech said the project is part of the government’s phased plan to improve infrastructure in the city. “Development of a country happens with a plan and it must be in stages. We have reached a stage where we are going to see major roads in Jinja going to be tarmacked. So it is a matter of patience,” Mr Komakech said. He said the government would protect contractors undertaking genuine work from interference while ensuring projects meet required standards and provide value for money. “Our commitment is to ensure that the work you are supposed to deliver on behalf of government for the people of Jinja is done well and gives value for money,” he said. Komakech also urged the contractor to complete the works within the agreed timeframe, saying the government would meet its obligations to the service provider. Jinja Southern Division Deputy Mayor Dan Kasadha welcomed the project but warned against substandard work. More roads planned Former Jinja Municipality Mayor Mohammed Baswale Kezaala said the city’s wide roads were largely shaped by a master plan developed by German architect Ernst May in the late 1940s. Kezaala, who is also Deputy Head of Mission at the Uganda Embassy in Qatar, said the plan incorporated wide roads, underground drainage and walkways, making rehabilitation works expensive. Jinja City Speaker Juma Ssozi said the current phase was only the beginning, with plans to extend road rehabilitation to the Northern Division. He said the city was also pursuing another Shs101 billion programme, including the proposed 9.8-kilometre Dunlop-Masese Road, estimated to cost about Shs62 billion. Ssozi said additional road projects were expected under other government programmes and the World Bank-supported Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) programme, including the Walukuba-Masese and Jinja-Mbulamuti roads. Courtesy: @DailyMonitor

Good morning from Jinja Main Street

Jinja Airport's new taxiway and runway (Pictorial)

Did you know? Jinja Airfield has undergone an upgrade, with its runway, taxiway, and apron transformed from gravel surfaces into a modern paved runway and parallel taxiway. The project forms part of the National Civil Aviation Master Plan, an initiative designed to modernize regional aerodromes, enhance connectivity, and support tourism and trade across the country.

PROPOSAL TO BORROW €2077.7M FOR JINJA–MBULAMUTI–KAMULI– BUKUNGU ROAD PROJECT: Finance Minister @henrymusasizi1 accompanied by @MoWT_Uganda Minister Fred Byamukama has today presented Government’s request to @Parliament_Ug Committee on National Economy for approval the proposal to borrow up to €207.77 million (about UGX 842.71 billion) from Citi Bank and other financial institutions. The funds will finance the upgrading of the 127km Jinja–Mbulamuti–Kamuli–Bukungu Road and 10km of Jinja City roads, including land compensation and construction supervision. The road project is expected to improve connectivity in the Busoga sub-region and provide an alternative transport link between northern and southern Uganda. The Finance Minister said the project is economically viable with an Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR) of 16.7%, above the 11% economic opportunity cost of capital. @henrymusasizi1 said €179.26 million will cover civil works and insurance, while €28.51 million will finance land acquisition and supervision costs. The Minister said the project is already included in the debt sustainability analysis and in the fiscal framework for the budget for FY 2026/27 and the medium-term fiscal framework.

UNOC has today commissioned the Mutiibwa Access Road, improving access to the Jinja Storage Terminal (JST) and supporting safer movement of petroleum products. Delivered in partnership with Jinja City Council, Vivo Energy Uganda and TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda, the road will enhance terminal operations and community access.

Today, we officially welcomed our vibrant, global school community for the start of the new academic year 2026/2027. It was so good to see the campus full of smiles and excitement yet again for the year ahead. Welcome back to School everyone. #ChooseHorizon | #BackToSchool

Jinja university seeks to make Uganda regional hub for forensic training monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/na…

JINJA MYSTERY SYCAMORE FIG TREE 🌊 SITTING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NILE HEADWATERS FOR 200 YEARS?! 🪨🦅 Ever noticed that lonely tree standing strong right in the rushing currents at the Source of the Nile in Jinja? It looks impossible, but it’s actually a living legend! Here is the amazing story behind Jinja’s famous "water tree": 🌳 It's a Sycamore Fig (Ficus sycomorus): This species is famous for its hyper-aggressive, ultra-strong root system. It has literally woven itself deep into the underwater rock crevices to fight off the heavy river currents. ⏳ Older than you think: Experts estimate this resilient tree has been standing its ground for roughly 150 to 200 years! 💦 Waterproof design: While most trees would rot, the Sycamore Fig can handle prolonged water saturation and immense pressure, shielded perfectly by the natural rocks around its base. 🦅 A bird paradise: Next time you take a boat ride, look up! Its sprawling branches serve as a massive ecological hub, usually covered in local waterbirds like cormorants. It is the ultimate symbol of standing firm through life's wildest storms. 💪✨ #Jinja #SourceOfTheNile #UgandaTravel #ExploreUganda #NatureWonders #DiscoverAfrica

🇺🇬 JINJA ROAD LOAN PROPOSAL TABLED Finance Minister Henry Musasizi Ariganyira, the Rubanda County East MP, has laid a proposal for Government to borrow up to €207.77 million from Citibank to finance the design and build of the 127-kilometre Jinja-Mbulamuti-Kamuli-Bukungu Road and 10 kilometres of Jinja City roads. The proposal has been referred to the Committee on National Economy. Photo by Parliament