By Chris Mugasha Authorities of Bushenyi district local government have named the best head teachers with the head teacher of Kyabugimbi secondary school scooping the award. Alex Musinguzi scooped the award as the best secondary school head teacher on Friday during the District’s staff end of year party that was held on Saturday at High…
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 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 Western Focus Team Authorities in Greater Bushenyi region have expressed concern over cases of pupils dropping out of schools before completing primary seven. The Bushenyi Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Emmy Ngabirano said today he monitored the ongoing Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) and discovered that a number of some pupils who had registered for…
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…
KYAPS’s bursary scheme is a life-changing initiative that empowers young minds to succeed. 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…
By Chris Mugasha The UPDF’s spokesperson Brig. Gen Felix Kulayigye has advised teachers to use their ‘heads’ and think about income generating ideas which can supplement their salaries. Kulayigye said relying only on a salary cannot be enough. Kulayigye said before recently when the army officers’ salaries were enhanced, they used their ‘heads’ to…
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 There is a sigh of relief at Bushenyi district’s 86year old health facility after the family of Prof. Eli Katunguka’s intervention. Katunguka who is the Kyambogo University’s vice chancellor on Saturday delivered two sets of modern hospital beds to Bushenyi health centre IV. He handed over the beds to the facility’s authorities…
By Chris Mugasha Prof. John Mugisha has been announced as the 4th Vice-Chancellor for Bishop Stuart University (BSU) Mugisha takes over from Prof. Gershom Atukunda, who has been serving as the acting Vice-Chancellor since February 2023 after the retirement of Prof Mauda Kamatenesi .M. According to a statement released by the University, Mugisha will take over one…