By Western Focus team Government has injected a total of Shs5.8billion in Rubirizi district under the Parish Development Model (PDM.) The Rubirizi district Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Baker Akampurira said 5800 people have benefited from the above amount with each taking Sh1million. “So far we don’t have any complaint or case concerning with the implementation…
By Chris Mugasha If there is a Universal Secondary Education (USE) school that has tripled its growth within a shortest period of time, its Kyabugimbi secondary school in Bushenyi district. Gone are the days when one would struggle to locate the position of Kyabugimbi secondary school in the national rankings both at O’level and A’level….
By Chris Mugasha The Bishop of West Ankole Diocese Rt. Rev Johnson Twinomujuni has lashed at some of the University Professors/Dons for ‘mocking’ God. The Bishop expressed his concern saying it is very unfortunate that some people after getting successful in life, they easily forget about God and instead begin to question and oppose Him….
By Chris Mugasha The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) have disclosed its plan of enabling more Ugandans getting access to safe and clean water by 2030. According to NWSC’s Managing Director Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha, in their strategic plan, they want to extend water to cover over 26million of Uganda’s population by 2030. Currently,…
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 Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: President Yoweri Museveni has okayed allocation of Ug.shs81billion to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to extend safe and clean water to more areas. The disclosure has been made by the NWSC Managing Director Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha who commended the President and the government for funding the investments in…
By Chris Mugasha Kampala: Following the increase in cases of non-communicable diseases which have left many people worried and stranded, the Kampala International University (KIU) has announced plans of establishing specialized institutes for the above diseases. The University’s Chairman Board of Trustees Dr. Hassan Bassajjabalaba announced the plans on Saturday during the university’s 30th…
By Chris Mugasha In a twist of events, two former ministers in Sheema District who were defeated in the last NRM primaries have bounced back with overwhelming support. Provisional results indicate that Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu who is the Senior Presidential advisor is leading in Sheema South against the incumbent Prof. Elijah Mushemeza. In Sheema North,…
Leaders in Kanungu District seized the occasion of the belated NRM Liberation Day celebrations to petition the government for the expansion of the tarmac road network from Kanungu Town to Kambuga via Enengo, linking to Rukungiri, a vital route for the district. The event held recently, at the Bishop Comboni College playground, featured Major General…
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…
