Tribute to Late Cyril Mugyenyi
By Chris Mugasha. BUSHENYI: Cyril, I saw you “signing out” of Bushenyi on Thursday! On…
Tribute to Late Cyril Mugyenyi
By Chris Mugasha. BUSHENYI: Cyril, I saw you “signing out” of Bushenyi on Thursday! On my way from Mitooma where i had gone for burial, i made a stop-over at Peak Hotel for a cup of tea and I saw you from a distance! You were sited on a round table together with your dear…
Criminal Justice sector takes lead in fight against HIV, TB and Malaria with Global fund support.
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…
KYAPS defies odds, posts Shs3.2billion profits to members
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: Despite the global economic shockwaves, Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO (KYAPS) has defied the odds by posting over Shs3.2Billion as profits made during the year 2025. The SACCO has seen its performance growing from a profit of Shs1.9Billion made in 2024 to Shs3.2Billion. At their 27th end of year annual general meeting which…
Kyambura fuel fire tanker victims to get ‘compensated’
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…
Panic as State House Anti corruption camps in Bushenyi.
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: Panic and tension is boiling up among Bushenyi district leaders and technocrats following the arrival of a team from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) in the district. The team is reportedly to have camped in Bushenyi to investigate the issues surrounding the appointment of the District service commission which has…
NWSC gives back to Muslims community
By our reporter BUSHENYI: As one way of giving back to the community, a consignment of assorted items was yesterday distributed to the Muslims community in Bushenyi district. The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Bushenyi area distributed the items to 37 Mosques in Bushenyi district to support some Muslims in celebrating their Day-Eid Mubarak….
NWSC commends outgoing Local councils
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…
Uganda Catholic Bishops travel to Rome
By Western Focus Team KAMPALA: The Catholic Bishops of Uganda are expected in Rome for their ad limina apostolorum visit, marking the second group of African Bishops to meet Pope Leo XIV in recent weeks as part of the periodic Vatican pilgrimages. Sources at the Catholic Secretariat – Nsambya and reports by The Vatican News…
Managing HIV and Diabetes
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…
Archbishop Kaziimba, 5Bishops set to retire.
By Western Focus Team KAMPALA/KABALE: The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda The Most Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has begun his farewell visits to Dioceses across the Province. The Church of Uganda’s/Province is composed of 39dioceses. According to Sadiiki Adams the Church of Uganda’s communications officer/Archbishop’s press secretary, Archbishop Kaziimba is set to…
