A Comparative Analysis By Albert Tinamuka The real estate market in Uganda is characterized by regional variations in land prices, with some areas commanding higher values than others. While Bushenyi is 320km away from Kampala, with a far much less population currently estimated at 251,000 compared to Kampala’s 3,652,000, recent times have seen a significant…
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 Western Focus Team BUSHENYI: A group of seven Doctors who studied alongside Dr. Celestine Barigye at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) between 1991 and 1996 visited him at his home in Kyeitembe, Central Division, Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality over the weekend. The team, led by Prof. Frank Rubabinda Asiimwe a Consultant Urologist, and lead…
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 It was all joy yesterday at Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO in Kyamuhunga Town council in Bushenyi district as the SACCO unveiled its new home- a modern building that will host the SACCO’s headquarters. Started in 1998, KYAPS has undergone a series of transitions that include moving from a rented room where it started…
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 The long week high level continental 22nd African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) International Congress and Exhibition (ICE) ended on Thursday. This has been Uganda’s 4th time hosting the event that pulled over 1000 delegates and exhibitors from 40 countries. The delegates gathered at Munyonyo in Kampala to discuss opportunities and challenges…
By chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: The Rotary Clubs from Greater Bushenyi (Kabwohe, Bushenyi and Rubirizi) over the weekend hosted Rotarians, Rotaractors and Friends from the Western Uganda at Rukararwe PWRD to celebrate Ankole Cultural night. This was part of the Rotary Western Mega fellowship, which brought together the Rotary clubs/Rotarians/Rotaractors from the Western region and beyond….
BUHWEJU: The National Water and Sewerage Co-operation (NWSC) Managing Director Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha has challenged leaders of districts/local governments to look beyond the ‘traditional’ way of budgeting processes. Mugisha said its high time districts engage and collaborate with development partners/agencies to see how they can effectively deliver social and economic services to people/communities. Mugisha…
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….