Open letter to Head of European Union (EU) in Uganda on ‘coffee policy’ and environment.

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…

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KYAPS ‘rubbed off my tears’- Tushemereirwe

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…

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Kahiigi ‘shakes up’ Igara West race

By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: Hundreds of people yesterday thronged the home of Paul Kahiigi Turyamureba in Rwanshetsya in Kyamuhunga sub county Bushenyi district to witness the official launching of his manifesto and campaign trail in the on-going NRM party parliamentary primaries.  Kahiigi the former Bushenyi district Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) secretary general excited his…

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Ankole Diocese launches Revival Health Cooperative.

By Western Focus Team. Christians in the Diocese of Ankole are full of joy after the Diocese’s decision to transform its health schemes into a Health Cooperative-Revival Health Cooperative. Addressing the Cooperative’s annual general meeting that aimed at strengthening the services and the operations of the cooperative at St James Cathedral Ruharo recently, The Bishop…

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Uganda’s NWSC MD roots for co-creation in Water Sector, warns against copy-paste solutions.

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…

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Bassajjabalaba, KIU moves to start a Cancer Institute

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…

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