By Chris Mugasha Parliament has commended Uganda’s water agency the National Water and Sewerage Cooperation (NWSC) for serving the country diligently. The deputy speaker Thomas Tayebwa said NWSC is one of the government institutions which have democratized access to water services unlike in the past. The deputy speaker said water had been reserved for only…
By Chris Mugasha Following the ‘sign out’ of Odo Tayebwa from the Forum for Democratic Change to National Resistance Movement (NRM), the Bushenyi district FDC leadership has said Odo’s departure is not a loss to the party. The Bushenyi district FDC party chairman Guma Gumisiriza said the decision by Odo to cross will have no…
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 Western Focus Team Officials from the Bushenyi Resident District Commissioner (RDC) office have caused the arrest of one person for soliciting bribes from PDM funds beneficiaries. According to a statement from the RDC’s office, Muhammad Congo of Rubare cell, Butare ward- Kyamuhunga town council in Bushenyi district was rounded up today. The RDC’s team…
By Chris Mugasha The reforms that were recently introduced in the Lower secondary school curriculum where a new curriculum was developed will not be rolled out to A’ level, authorities in the education sector have announced. As a result, the first cohort of the new curriculum (students who are finishing senior four this year) will…
By Chris Mugasha The Bishop of Diocese of West Ankole Rt. Rev Johnson Twinomujuni has tasked the clergy in the Diocese toembark on planning for establishment of income generating projects in their respective areas. The Bishop said the Diocese is planning to celebrate 50years of its existence stressing that income generating projects will be one…
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. As the people of Bushenyi celebrated 50years of its existence (1974 – 2024), over 50 people and institutions were recognized and awarded for theirunique, exceptional, outstanding, exemplary and impactful contribution to Bushenyi District since its inception. The awardees were carefully selected from different categories that included; education, religion and culture, political, agriculture,…
By Chris Mugasha All is set for Friday’s Bushenyi district’s 50th Anniversary celebrations with President Yoweri Museveni expected to preside over the celebrations. Bushenyi was curved out of Ankole district (Mbarara) in 1974. It has since then evolved into a vibrant hub of progress and development over the past five decades. The celebrations where 40…