By Chris Mugasha Rubirizi district has been selected to host this year’s World Wetlands day. According to the district leaders, the function is slated to take place on 2nd February 2025 at Katerera play grounds in Katerera town council. The Rubirizi district Chief Administrative Officer Edward Kasagara said President Yoweri Museveni is expected to preside…
Kanungu: In a significant community meeting held recently, at Kyabahanga Bridge in Mashako Village, Nyamirama Sub- County in Kanungu district where the restoration project was recently launched by the area Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ambrose Mwesigye, local government leaders urged the prioritization of environmental conservation while avoiding personal gains. The meeting, chaired by Kanungu District…
By Chris Mugasha A Catholic Priest in Bushenyi district has announced a campaign against the practice of laying of wrapped flowers/wreaths on coffins during the burial ceremonies. Rev. Fr Evalist Mutambi of St. Kagwa Parish in Bushenyi district wants relatives and friends to instead adopt laying of seedlings of trees on coffins which can…
KAMPALA: The 94th meeting of the African Water & Sanitation Association Scientific and Technical Council yesterday kicked off at the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) International Resource Centre (IREC/NWSC) in Kampala. Among the objectives of the 94th AfWASA STC session is to bring together African Stakeholders and their partners around the theme “Disruptive Technology…
NWSC defends water charges By Chris Mugasha The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) have reiterated that the charges they levy on water remains the cheapest. The Managing Director Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha said it is surprising to find that Ugandans complain over the money they spend on water but they never complain on the…
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…
Dear Your Excellency, the Head of European Union (EU) in Uganda. Warm greetings from my family, my small coffee farm, and the people of Bushenyi, especially the coffee farmers. We deeply appreciate the cordial relationship between the people of Uganda, the Ugandan government, and the European Union (EU.) As a small coffee farmer with a…
By Chris Mugasha 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….
By Western Focus Team. Toronto, Canada: Uganda’s Managing Director at National Water and Sewerage Corporation Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha has called for utilities to adopt co-creation and tailor-made innovation approach to tackle water challenges, cautioning against relying on imported solutions that may not address local needs. Speaking at UK pavilion, a side of event of…
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…