By Chris Mugasha Lake Kakyera is a shallow lake found in Mid South Western Uganda in Kirihura District. It is one of the little known water bodies in the Country! Known for its rich fish and bird species, L. Kakyera is one of the unmissable places for travelers exploring L. Mburo National park in Western…
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 Chris Mugasha A total of 418 on Friday graduated with Post graduate diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Diplomas and Certificates in different disciplines at Ankole Western University (AWU.) The graduation ceremony took place at the University’s grounds at Kabwohe Hill in Sheema Municipality Sheema district. AWU is one of the projects of Diocese of West Ankole….
By Chris Mugasha One of the names that many Bushenyi people are proud of is that of AlHajji Hassan Bassajjabalaba who has single handedly spurred Bushenyi’s development. In fact there is a question that lingers in many Banya-Bushenyi’s heads is that; “where and how would Bushenyi be interms of development had it not been Hassan…
By Western Focus Team After spending some years in a ‘low mode’, leaders and supporters of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) are again filled with joy and excitement upon seeing their former FDC party leader/President and former Presidential candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye back on the stage. As a result the party leaders and supporters in…
By Chris Mugasha Unlike in urban areas where water flowing from a tap is normal, in some areas, a site with water flowing from a tap becomes like ‘tourist attraction’! This is what happened recently in Omukayuya trading centre in Karungu Sub County in Buhweju district when National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) opened a…
By Chris Mugasha Five top officials of a SACCO in Bushenyi district have been arrested for allegedly causing the collapse of the SACCO. The arrested officials have been leaders of Bumbeire SACCO in Bumbeire Sub County which has since closed its operations. They are being accused of mismanaging the SACCO where over 2000 members/shareholders have…
By Chris Mugasha The Bishop of Diocese of West Ankole the Rt. Rev Johnson Twinomujuni has cautioned people especially the leaders not to let the demands and expectations of their constituencies take away their lives. Twinomujuni said leaders especially MPs are facing a lot of pressure because their electorates expect a lot from them on…
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. In this…
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…