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….
By Western Focus Team SHEEMA: Pupils, parents and staff at Rwengiri Primary School in Sheema District are in shock following a catastrophe that hit the school yesterday leaving two pupils dead. The lightning that struck a classroom during a heavy downpour also left 15 pupils injured and in coma. The police have identified the dead…
By Chris Mugasha The Bishop of Diocese of West Ankole Rt. Rev Johnson Twinomujuni has cautioned Christians against living reckless lifestyles. The Bishop said with the increasing cases of Non Communicable Diseases, it’s high time every individual should mind about what he/she is taking in his/her body. These Non-communicable diseases are often caused by a…
By Chris Mugasha and Bruno Mugizi. BUSHENYI: Government has lauded Valley University of Science and Technology (VUST) for growing very fast. “Acquiring a University charter in a period of 9years is a remarkable achievement and a clear vote of confidence in the management of the university,” said the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Thomas…
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: After spending Billions of money in hospitals abroad to save the life of his mother in vain, City Tycoon ALHajji. Dr. Hassan Bassajjabalaba has no kind words for the leaders especially the Members of Parliament (MPs.) On Saturday, Bassajjabalaba paused a bit the pain of losing his mother Hajjati Azida Bassajjabalaba,…
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) today ended its party leadership structures with two rival political camps extending an ‘olive branch’ to each other. The two top Bushenyi politicians have used the period to open their ‘gates’ to each other. For the first time, those who have never sat together on 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 Former Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye has condemned the acts of violence that some Christians in Sheema district extended to church, religious leaders/the clergy in West Ankole Diocese. Tumwesigye described the ‘ugly incidents’ attacks on churches as very unfortunate. In 2014, misunderstandings broke out between a cross section…
With the increasing cases of Ugandans being referred abroad for treatment, Some Ugandans are not happy with the trend and they want it to stop. They want government to equip and modernize the existing hospitals in the country.
By Aggrey Twesigye Kampala: Government has been petitioned to support the establishment of a cancer cell line laboratory to advance cancer research using local herbal medicines. The proposed facility would focus on identifying indigenous plants with the potential to treat various types of cancer which is estimated to be affecting about 33,000 Ugandans every year….