How KYAPS has empowered women to do business.
By Chris Mugasha Recently, Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO (KYAPS) one of the leading SACCO in the…
How KYAPS has empowered women to do business.
By Chris Mugasha Recently, Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO (KYAPS) one of the leading SACCO in the Country celebrated its 25th Anniversary since inception. During the celebrations, different beneficiaries gave their testimonies on how KYAPS has since impacted on their lives and on communities. Western Focus Magazine will run a series of testimonies from the different beneficiaries….
Archbishop Kazimba lauds city businessman BEMUGA
By Chris MugashaThe Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba has commended renowned businessman Dr. Ben Mugasha aka BEMUGA, for his substantial contributions to the Church and the country’s development. Kazimba made the remarks on Saturday at St. Mark Church of Uganda Kyeibare in Diocese of West Ankole while preaching at the…
Uganda to host African Water and Sanitation Academy
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The government of Uganda and the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) have signed a historic host agreement for the African Water and Sanitation Academy (AWASA), solidifying Uganda’s position as a hub for water and sanitation management in Africa. The agreement was signed by Foreign Affairs Minister Gen Abubakar Jeje Odongo and…
Open letter to Head of European Union (EU) in Uganda on ‘coffee policy’ and environment.
Dear Your Excellency, the Head of European Union (EU) in Uganda. Warm greetings from my family, my small coffee farm, and the people of Bushenyi, especially the coffee farmers. We deeply appreciate the cordial relationship between the people of Uganda, the Ugandan government, and the European Union (EU.) As a small coffee farmer with a…
KYAPS intervenes in addressing climate change.
By Chris Mugasha Recently, Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO (KYAPS) one of the leading SACCO in the Country celebrated its 25th Anniversary since inception. During the celebrations, different beneficiaries gave their testimonies on how KYAPS has since impacted on their lives and on communities. Western Focus Magazine will run a series of testimonies from the different beneficiaries….
KYAPS ‘rubbed off my tears’- Tushemereirwe
KYAPS’s bursary scheme is a life-changing initiative that empowers young minds to succeed. Recently, Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO (KYAPS) one of the leading SACCO in the Country celebrated its 25th Anniversary since inception. During the celebrations, different beneficiaries gave their testimonies on how KYAPS has since impacted on their lives and on communities. Western Focus Magazine…
The ‘other side’ of Hon. Micheal Mawanda
How Mawanda has impacted on Igara East By Chris Mugasha After about two months away from his constituency- Igara East constituency, Hon. Michael Mawanda Maranga is back! In his absence, about 600 students have been stranded and worried of how they were going to report back to school. Mawanda is supporting about 350 students in…
Use your ‘heads’ to create wealth-UPDF spokesperson urges teachers.
By Chris Mugasha The UPDF’s spokesperson Brig. Gen Felix Kulayigye has advised teachers to use their ‘heads’ and think about income generating ideas which can supplement their salaries. Kulayigye said relying only on a salary cannot be enough. Kulayigye said before recently when the army officers’ salaries were enhanced, they used their ‘heads’ to…
Don’t ‘abandon tea industry like Amin did’-Museveni urged
By Chris Mugasha As tea farmers continue to feel the pinch over a ‘collapsed’ tea industry, President Yoweri Museveni has been petitioned not to abandon tea farmers at such a critical time. Lay. Canon Yorokamu Batuna one of prominent farmers in Bushenyi district who is also among the pioneers of tea growing in the area…
Uganda’s NWSC MD roots for co-creation in Water Sector, warns against copy-paste solutions.
By Western Focus Team. Toronto, Canada: Uganda’s Managing Director at National Water and Sewerage Corporation Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha has called for utilities to adopt co-creation and tailor-made innovation approach to tackle water challenges, cautioning against relying on imported solutions that may not address local needs. Speaking at UK pavilion, a side of event of…
