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…

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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…

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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…

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Uganda excites Germany students

By Chris Mugasha Uganda needs to put in more efforts to ‘diffuse’ the negative perception that people in other countries especially in the developed countries have over it (Uganda.) A delegation of students from Gymnasium school in Germany said they were surprised to find that Uganda is totally different from what they have been hearing…

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