Jinja City

Jinja City Jinja City is the Adventure Capital of East Africa Jinja is the second largest City in Uganda, Africa after Kampala the Capital.

It is the second busiest commercial center in the country and second most industrialized. Jinja is also home to some of the best attractions in the world, the source of the Nile, Itanda Falls, Bujagali falls, Mpumudde Hills, Bugembe Hill, Vintage Architecture, bird watching, beautiful scenery, river nile, white water rafting, kayaking. Other activities that the city offers include, bungee jumping,

quad cycling, horseback rides, camping, sun bathing on the beach, town walks, boat sailing, fun fishing, water games, horse polo, rugby, soccer, cricket, tennis,bird watching, casinos, best hotels, camp sites, bars and restaurants, then come no further than JINJA CITY. Your experience will be one heck of an unforgettable adventure with relaxation in exotic places.

The long journey from Source of the Nile to source of dollarsPictures: Artistic impression of the new Source of the Nile...
06/08/2019

The long journey from Source of the Nile to source of dollars

Pictures: Artistic impression of the new Source of the Nile Development Masterplan done by Strategic Friends International (SFI) -https://sfi.co.ug/

If all that has been said of the Source of the Nile in Jinja had been turned into action, the site would probably be earning Uganda what the entire tourism sector earned in 2018 — a little more than a billion dollars. On the higher side probably, but more talk and more inaction about development of the source is such a bummer.
A small story appeared in the Daily Monitor last Thursday with the headline, “Govt to upgrade Source of the Nile tourism site.” The Nile’s source is probably the most talked about potential tourist hotspot by officialdom in Uganda, but where talk has led to nothing over the years.
Early in 2013, someone named the Source of the Nile one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. The others are the Red Sea Reef, Mt Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Okavango Delta, Sahara Desert, Serengeti Migration — for its annual multimillion wildebeest caravan. (Some day South Sudan may rise from its troubles and credibly lay claim to owning the world’s largest such migration for its elegant white-eared kob — accompanied by the tiang — that treks from Boma National Park into parts of Gambela in Ethiopia and then back).
What is there to wonder about the Nile’s source? Apart from some slight spin of water somewhere in the river, I have never seen a more underwhelming tourist attraction.
The trick, of course, is to create a compelling story around the source and its long river and sell that. Just build it around Busoga (and I suppose Ganda) lore and you are off to the bank.
But what have we heard and had so far? Hot air — call it evaporating water. When the wonders announcement came down, the tourism minister at the time, Maria Mutagamba, promised, according to a Monitor story, that the central government would take over the responsibility of managing the area, taking it away from the local government authorities in Jinja. And there was even a plan to plan a plan titled “Sustainable Development Plan for the Source of the Nile”, which was expected to take effect in the 2013/2014 financial year.
Hats off to our media for repeatedly writing breezy stories that go nowhere. In October 2016, Monitor carried a story with a straightforward introduction that said: “The Mayor of Wuhan City in China, Mr Yong Wan has pledged infrastructural support towards the development and beautification of the source of the Nile River in Jinja Town.”
Everyone loves that source. In September 2018, The Observer gushed: “Imagine having a romantic treat in a luxurious restaurant under the river Nile!
“It may sound like a dream, but thanks to the recent visit of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, such a restaurant will become a reality in a couple of months at the Source of the Nile in Jinja.
“In his address to the Ugandan Parliament on July 25,” The Observer reported, “Modi announced a multi-million dollar project to redevelop the Source of Nile ahead of the 150th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi who led India’s independence struggle.”
In a couple of months.
Back to the Thursday Monitor piece. The eminent member of officialdom quoted is Mr Jimmy Kigozi, the principal tourism development officer in the ministry of Tourism. He said that a master plan (it is rarely just a plain plan with government things) is ready for the development of tourist sites on both the Jinja and Njeru sides of the Source of the Nile.
Strategic Friends International, whom you may have heard about regarding the resettlement of people from the oil refinery area and other such undertakings, is the one that has designed the 20-year plan. The artistic impressions of the area on their website are interesting.
As with many stories, this one says nothing about the cost or even implementation phases. I trust we are not waiting on the men from the East: Mr Wan or Mr Modi.
It was encouraging, however, that the tourism sector budget rose dramatically in the current budget to Shs193.7 billion, up from Shs32 billion the previous financial year. That’s an impressive demonstration of intent. And maybe the source of one of the world’s longest rivers may finally prove to be the source of some serious dollars.
Fingers and toes curled.

By Bernard Tabaire - Daily Monitor

Eng Zikusooka RoadHe was born on 11 November 1926, in present-day Iganga District, Busoga sub-region, in the Eastern Reg...
05/08/2019

Eng Zikusooka Road

He was born on 11 November 1926, in present-day Iganga District, Busoga sub-region, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. He attended local primary schools before he entered Busoga College Mwiri, where he completed his O-Level and A-Level education, graduating in 1947. He served as a prefect at the all-boys boarding school. Later he trained as a civil engineer.

After his training as an engineer, he was hired as the town engineer for Jinja Town, the first African to serve in that position. He was part of the team that designed the roads and streets in the town. In honor of his service to the town, a road, Engineer Zikusoka Road, was named after him, by Jinja Municipal Council.[3] By 1969, he had risen to the position of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works in the government of Uganda.

In 1971, when Idi Amin overthrew the first government of Milton Obote, he named James Zikusoka as the Minister of Works,Communications and Housing in his first cabinet. However, when forces aligned to Milton Obote launched a botched attempt to overthrow Idi Amin, the dictator fired all cabinet ministers that he did not trust, Zikusoka included.[4] Zikusoka sought political refugee in Kenya, and then later joined the United Nations Development Program and served as a consultant in New York and Saudi Arabia, then for the Commonwealth Secretariat in Barbados until Amin was overthrown in 1979. He served as Uganda's high commissioner to the United Kingdom, appointed to that position by Godfrey Binaisa,the then newly appointed President of Uganda in 1979. Later, from 1993 until 1997, Zikusoka served as the chairman of the Public Service Commission.

In 1988, he was ordained a deacon in Christ the King Cathedral at Bugembe. The following year, he was elected as reverend, canon and dean of the cathedral. He also helped with civil repairs to the physical building and purchased and financed the installation of a church organ out of his own pocket

He died on 29 January 2012, at Nakasero Hospital, in the country's capital, Kampala. He was interned at his ancestral home at Namungalwe, in Iganga District. He was survived by a widow and six of his seven children

Source: Wikipedia

How the Tusker Lite UG Men Vs Women cook off Jinja edition went down Pit Stop Lounge JinjaOf course its the women who wo...
04/08/2019

How the Tusker Lite UG Men Vs Women cook off Jinja edition went down Pit Stop Lounge Jinja

Of course its the women who won just as they did in Kampala.

Jinja's rare cactus trees (candelabra tree)For trees that grow in semi desert conditions, its a surprise to find some in...
04/08/2019

Jinja's rare cactus trees (candelabra tree)

For trees that grow in semi desert conditions, its a surprise to find some in Jinja with its warm tropical climate. These trees are extremely rare in Jinja, and this writer has seen only seen three of them around Jinja.

The most famous one is located near the junction between Main Street and Eng Dhikusooka road. Its believed to be over 50 years a lot. The other ones are located on Lubas Road and on Igenge Hill in Bugembe.

According to Wikipedia Candelabra tree or Euphorbia ingens is a species of plant in the genus Euphorbia and the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to dry areas of southern Africa. It is popularly known as the "candelabra tree", and its milky latex can be extremely poisonous, and a dangerous irritant.

It grows on dry lands and semi savannas. It prefers warm regions as it can survive long droughts. It usually roots on rocky outcrops or deep in sand among the bush.

Chronological history of Main Street Jinja in 30 Pictures from the 1920s to 2019
03/08/2019

Chronological history of Main Street Jinja in 30 Pictures from the 1920s to 2019

Gabula Road. Jinja's last untouched colonial heritage. Now under threat.Gabula road seems to have frozen in time, probab...
03/08/2019

Gabula Road. Jinja's last untouched colonial heritage. Now under threat.

Gabula road seems to have frozen in time, probably somewhere in the 1960s and has remained almost untouched.

The history

Gabula road gets its name from Chief Gabula of Bugabula. The road is over 100 years old and was first settled on in the late 1910s. The British had just marked out the initial layout of the sprawling Jinja town meant to be the administrative capital of Busoga region. However, serious construction on the road started in the 1930s. The road mostly housed Indian immigrants and a few businesses like clinics and shops that were also owned by Indians.

Present State

The expulsion of Indians in 1972 by the late President Idi Amin brought most of Uganda and Jinja to a standstill, businesses collapsed overnight and houses were abandoned and taken over by squatters. Gabula road was not spared this fate. Its state of disrepair is as result of years of neglect and abandonment.

If you have been to Jinja of late, you would notice that there are a lot changes happening on almost every major street and road, most of the Indian buildings are giving way to new modern structures, all except for Gabula road. The road has remained static for decades. In fact some buildings on the road are over 80years old but are yet to get another coat of paint. Its residential nature and scarce day time population has saved it from turning into a business street. Although not for long.

Attractions

Despite its mostly derelict state, the road still maintains a charming colonial allure coupled with Indian architectural structures that are surprisingly an attraction to many. The street has provided backdrop for many artists videos including Sheebah, Irene Ntale, Tarrus Riley and Henry Tigan among others. The street is also a favorite for tourists impressed by the archaic architecture.
Kakindu stadium is located along this road. The stadium is the second of Jinja's two premiere stadiums hosting matches in the top league. Its the home ground of Bidco BUL FC.
The Rolex joint located just opposite the stadium is also a top hangout for Rolex enthusiasts.

The buildings

Most of the buildings on this road were constructed between the 1930s and the 1960s. They took on an Indian like style since they housed mostly indians. The road is fully built up except for area hosting Kakindu stadium and a few small patches of land here and there. Most of the buildings are in a state of disrepair.

The possible future.

Already, the first high rise buildings are going up along the road. A five storey building is already under construction on a road that has not seen any building beyond two storeys in it's 100 plus years history. As Jinja city grows, a lot of pressure will be piled on this street to turn into a business street rather than its current mostly residential nature. Already, this writer has got wind of a number of projects along the road that will slowly see the old colonial heritage slowly give way to new structures. The fate of this road just like most of Jinja is sealed, it's development had been slow and was one of the last untouched colonial heritage, but as day follows night, unless something special happens, Gabula road is bound to lose its heritage.

Source : Jinja City Media™

The Nile Nest Jinja
02/08/2019

The Nile Nest Jinja

Nile Nest to host new "nyege nyege-like" festival.Each passing day, Jinja continuously cements its position as the adven...
02/08/2019

Nile Nest to host new "nyege nyege-like" festival.

Each passing day, Jinja continuously cements its position as the adventure and fun capital of East Africa.

The incredible success of the annual Nyege Nyege festival has led to the birth of another two day festival at the Nile Nest in Jinja. The festival starts on 31st Aug to 01st Sept 2019.

The event will feature eight artists including Lagum, Lamu and Ceee from Kenya, DJ Iraneza from Rwanda. The festival dubbed Kyeza Fest promises to be different and unique and will feature a whole host of new activities including, DJs, Quad Cycling, Tubing, Zipling, Boat Cruise, Riverside barbecue among others. Nile Nest has a campsite by the river for those that would love to set up tents.

Tickets go for 50k individual and 100k for 3 people.

For details and inquiries call 0779342239 or 0702617755

One of the best ways to enjoy the charming rural areas of Jinja district is on horseback.Ride through a typical Ugandan ...
01/08/2019

One of the best ways to enjoy the charming rural areas of Jinja district is on horseback.

Ride through a typical Ugandan village and a stunning section along the banks of the Nile. On our overnight and multiday rides you can also experience the views from the hills overlooking the Nile valley, canter through the stunning plantation vistas and relax in the tranquility of Mabira forest

Nile Horseback Safaris
PH: +256 774 101 196
or +256 701 101 196

Email: [email protected]

http://www.nilehorsebacksafaris.com/nile_horseback_safaris_about_us.asp

A hammock on a canoe on river Nile.Can you even??Jinja has endless funHANG OUT OVER THE NILE & LET YOUR MIND AND BODY DR...
01/08/2019

A hammock on a canoe on river Nile.
Can you even??

Jinja has endless fun

HANG OUT OVER THE NILE & LET YOUR MIND AND BODY DRIFT

Do you love hammocks and the tranquil relaxation of water? Now’s the time to combine both for the ultimate chill out, sunbathing and swimming session.

Specially made for Nile SUP, you’ll struggle to find it anywhere else in the world. This is something you’ll only truly appreciate when you’re suspended over the mighty river Nile with a cold beer in your hand and your feet dangling in the water.

The rig can take two, three or four people to ensure it’s well balanced, so find some friends and share the fun!

[email protected] | +256 (0) 772 880 322 | Nile SUP (U) Ltd. Jinja

http://nilesup.com/sup-tours/sup-hammock/

Picturesque Jinja
31/07/2019

Picturesque Jinja

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