Government commends Rukararwe on herbal medicine

By Chris Mugasha Government has commended Rukararwe Partnership Workshop for Rural Development for carrying the traditional herbal medicine flag high. The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Monica Musenero said for government to priotize herbal medicine they had/have benchmarked a lot from Rukararwe. Musenero said Rukararwe remains very iconic in the journey of developing…

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The 50 Bushenyi people awarded for ‘what Greater Bushenyi is’.

By Chris Mugasha.  As the people of Bushenyi celebrated 50years of its existence (1974 – 2024), over 50 people and institutions were recognized and awarded for theirunique, exceptional, outstanding, exemplary and impactful contribution to Bushenyi District since its inception.  The awardees were carefully selected from different categories that included; education, religion and culture, political, agriculture,…

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21 Killed in Kapchorwa accident as Minister suspends trips

By Hillary Keingana KAPCHORWA/KAMPALA: Twenty-one people, most of them pupils, were killed and 70 others injured on Wednesday evening after a school bus lost control and overturned in Chekwatit village, Kapchorwa District. The accident happened at about 7:40pm along the road in Kimawa Parish, Kawowo Sub County, according to police report from Kapchorwa Police Station…

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NWSC announces plans to end Kampala water shortages.

By Chris Mugasha KAMPALA: Authorities of National Water and Sewarage Corporation (NWSC) have disclosed a plan to end the persistent water shortages in parts of the Greater Kampala. According to the authorities by August 2027 when the major upgrades to the water distribution network are completed, the water shortages will be history. The NWSC managing…

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Bishop Twinomujuni celebrates 7years as DOWA Bishop, lists achievements.

By Chris Mugasha On Friday, thousands of Christians from across the Diocese of West Ankole and beyond thronged Bweranyangi hill to celebrate with the Bishop Rt. Rev Johnson Twinomujuni as he marked his 7th year as Bishop. Messages of congratulations from Christians, institutions and other development partners poured in to congratulate the Bishop and his…

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It’s over: PIBID finally declares Matooke as Uganda’s ‘goldmine’

By Chris Mugasha Scientists at the Bushenyi-based banana factory have officially declared Matooke as Uganda’s ‘goldmine’ after completing extensive research. This announcement is the culmination of a 20-year journey since the inception of the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID). The initiative has led to the approval of various banana products by the International…

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Valley University to graduate over 850

By Chris Mugasha All roads will tomorrow (25th.Jan Saturday) lead to Valley University of Science and Technology in Bushenyi district where over 850 will graduate. The University Secretary Jenan Mukaira said all is set at the university where the President of the Republic of Uganda His. Excellency Gen. Yoweri Museveni is expected to preside over…

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Over 170 graduate at NWSC

By Chris Mugasha KAMPALA:  A total of 172 technical staff at National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) have graduated with a call on them and other technical professionals to prioritize character over credentials. The 6th graduation cohort included 172 technical staff receiving certifications in various fields, reinforcing the utility’s internal capacity to manage water and…

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Don’t use wealth to over step your husbands, Minister tells women

By Hillary Keingana BUSHENYI; The Minister of State for Public Service, Grace Mary Mugasa, has cautioned women against using financial independence as a tool to overstep and undermine their husbands. The Minister cited disrespect as a leading cause of domestic violence and marital breakdown in families/communities. Mugasa was on Friday presiding over the belated International Women’s…

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