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…
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…
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….
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…
By Western Focus Team Tomorrow (26th/7/024) all roads especially for wildlife conservationists/nature lovers will lead to Kanungu district to celebrate the World Chimpanzee day. The celebration will place at Ngoto island Tourism Hub – Bwindi, in Kanungu District where the Bwindi Chimpanzees are unique in a way that they nest on the ground unlike other…
By Chris Mugasha. Kampala, Uganda; The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has launched a 4 year ambitious Corporate Plan aimed at expanding water and sanitation services to more Ugandans. The plan for 2024-2027, themed “Water and Sanitation for All,” builds on the corporation’s achievements over the past three years, during which it increased its…
By Chris Mugasha Men with worries of developing prostate cancer should have no more worries as scientists and herbalists have teamed up to intensify research on prostate cancer treatment using a combination of traditional herbal medicine. The government through the ministry of science and technology has extended a support of Sh200million to Rukararwe Partnership Workshop…
By Micheal Atwebembeire District Forestry officer-Bushenyi Forests and trees provide a wide range of benefits to human kind. These benefits can be categorized as Commercial, Ecological, or Cultural/Spiritual benefits. The benefits from these trees can be derived as either tree products or services.Methods to obtain these products and services can either be destructive, where the…
EXISTING TOURISM SITES IN BUSHENYI DISTRICT. By Amanya sheilah Tourism officer-BushenyiDistrict. Bitooma sub-county 1. Hot spring. Found in Bitooma sub-county,makwetere cell, amabare village.It is Approximately 18 kilometers off the Bushenyi –Mbarara highway. Activities include; 2. Kyamuhunga sub-county Karinju forest reserve. Found in Kayanga village, Kibazi parish, Kyamuhunga sub-county and other parts of Nyabubaare sub-county.It is…
By Charles Mwesigwa Environmental Officer-Bushenyi District. A wetland is an area which is permanently or seasonally flooded by water where plants and animals have become adopted. (The National Environment Statue 1995). Wetlands provide habitat for thousands of species of aquatic, terrestrial plants and animals. They are also valuable for flood protection, water quality improvement, shoreline…