Ministry of works and transport warns politicians, public on road safety
By Chris Mugasha KAMPALA: As the busiest month-December sets in, the Ministry of works and…
Ministry of works and transport warns politicians, public on road safety
By Chris Mugasha KAMPALA: As the busiest month-December sets in, the Ministry of works and Transport has cautioned Ugandans to be mindful of issues of road safety. According to the Ministry, December is a period of high mobility and travel demand across all corners of the Country due to Christmas festive season noting that with…
Electricity and water coverage in Buhweju excite President Museveni
By Chris Mugasha BUHWEJU: President Yoweri Museveni on Friday addressed a rally in Buhweju district naming electricity and water coverage in the district as areas where he has scored highly. Museveni addressed a rally that was attended by thousands of NRM supporters at Engaju seed school play grounds. Museveni said his government may not score…
The impact of AIDS funding cuts on global HIV response.
By Hebert Mugumya MBARARA: Tomorrow (1st Dec 2025), Uganda will join the rest of the World to commemorate World AIDS Day. Uganda has indeed registered tremendous achievements in the fight against HIV/AIDS due to a number of factors and the participation of a number development partners- including the external funding agencies like USAID. There is…
Bushenyi district authorities name six HIV/AIDS hotspots.
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: Ahead of the World AIDS Day celebrations, Authorities of Bushenyi District have named areas with high HIV prevalence rate in the district. The areas which have been tagged as hot spots with consistently higher HIV burden are; Kizinda town, Butare, Mashonga, Rwentuha town council, Ishaka and Akashanda trading centre in Kakanju…
‘You are wasting time’-Bassajjabalaba tells off MPs
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: After spending Billions of money in hospitals abroad to save the life of his mother in vain, City Tycoon ALHajji. Dr. Hassan Bassajjabalaba has no kind words for the leaders especially the Members of Parliament (MPs.) On Saturday, Bassajjabalaba paused a bit the pain of losing his mother Hajjati Azida Bassajjabalaba,…
Government boosts Bushenyi coffee farmers
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: A total of 421 coffee farmers across the sub counties of Bushenyi district on Tuesday left the district stores with a smile on their faces! This followed a release of 840 bags of fertilizer which were handed over to the coffee farmers. The function that was presided over by the Bushenyi…
Bushenyi District pushes water coverage to 85%
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: Local Leaders in Bushenyi district have commended the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) for bridging the gaps in the field of sanitation. The leaders said before the different interventions by the NWSC especially extending water, the issue of sanitation was alarming with statistics indicating that over 80% of the population…
Rotary Club recognises conservationists in Greater Bushenyi.
By chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: The Rotary Clubs from Greater Bushenyi (Kabwohe, Bushenyi and Rubirizi) over the weekend hosted Rotarians, Rotaractors and Friends from the Western Uganda at Rukararwe PWRD to celebrate Ankole Cultural night. This was part of the Rotary Western Mega fellowship, which brought together the Rotary clubs/Rotarians/Rotaractors from the Western region and beyond….
Bishop tells Teachers to be exemplary
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: Amidst teachers strike, the Bishop of Diocese of West Ankole Rt. Rev Johnson Twinomujuni has challenged teachers at all levels to live exemplary lifestyle before the children/students they teach. The Bishop said everything that a teacher does infront of a child/student has got an impact on the young generation. “You teach…
Jubilee SACCO gets new Manager
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: A new General Manager to take on Diocese of West Ankole’s Diocesan Jubilee Sacco has been appointed. Ronald. W. Mugisha was unveiled on Wednesday by the Board of Directors. Mugisha takes over from Allan Tibikundura the SACCO’s Internal Auditor who has been in the acting position as the General Manager…
