By Aggrey Twesigye MBARARA: Uganda’s criminal justice sector has emerged as an unexpected yet vital partner in the country’s fight against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, following a renewed push supported by funding from the Global Fund. Once regarded primarily as an enforcer of law and order, the sector is now playing a central role…
By Hillary Keingana BUSHENYI/RUBIRIZI; Victims of the devastating 2019 Kyambura fuel tanker explosion may finally see a resolution to their seven-year legal battle following a move toward an out-of-court settlement between their lawyers and the owners of the Kenyan-registered truck. During a court session held recently, the presiding judge encouraged a reconciliation process, noting that…
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: As the recently elected District leaders prepare to be sworn in, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has commended the outgoing districts’ leaders for the cordial working relationship. The NWSC Managing Director Dr.Eng Silver Mugisha cited the outgoing Bushenyi District Council as one of the councils that partnered with NWSC…
By Dr. Sharif Mutabazi–Director Microcure Medical Centre BUSHENYI: About 18% of persons living with HIV have type2 diabetes with males more affected at 23.4% according to published literature in Uganda. Whereas there are many types of diabetes, type 2 is the most common among PLHIV. Having HIV causes unique risk factors for acquiring type 2…
By Western Focus Team KAMPALA — A new Board of directors for the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) was on Friday (30th. Jan. 2026) inaugurated with a call on the members/leadership to prioritize innovation and climate resilience to meet national development goals. At the inauguration ceremony, in a charge delivered to the board, the…
By Western Focus Team BUSHENYI/LYATONDE: Residents of Nkanga and Nyabubare sub counties in Bushenyi district have all the reasons to jubilate after seeing water pipes finally reaching their areas. This follows a memorandum of understanding between Bushenyi district local government and the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to extend water to water stressed areas in the district. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…