By Western Focus Team KAMPALA — A new Board of directors for the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) was on Friday (30th. Jan. 2026) inaugurated with a call on the members/leadership to prioritize innovation and climate resilience to meet national development goals. At the inauguration ceremony, in a charge delivered to the board, the…
Paul Aruho Rwambangye The Aunt Mary I know A lot has been said about Hon. Mary KaroroBusingyeOkurut after her death. This is not to join the bandwagon, but to write about a woman whom I have known and worker for/with. I had known Mary for some years, but I came closer to her in 2004…
By Hillary Keingana SHEEMA; There is panic across Sheema District and in the neighboring districts following the death of five people who are alleged to have consumed meat from a cow suspected to have been infected with anthrax. The district authorities have also confirmed that several other people have been hospitalized. The most affected cell…
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…
Bushenyi District’s urbanization and industrialization have remained at a slow pace not because it lacks investors/people who are able but it’s because residents have neglected their home area to cause the desired social and economic growth. Surprisingly those who have not helped the district to ‘grow’ are always part of people who always lament…
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. In this…
By Chris Mugasha It has been difficult to find the right words to describe the loss of Dr. Stephen Asiimwe. But let me borrow from Tooro’s recently trending expression: “Amate gatikire!” — the milk has poured away. If you were a close friend of Asiimwe, you will agree with me that the cream is gone,…
By Chris Mugasha MBARARA: When Ntare School Old Boys gather in Mbarara Today (on Friday, 24 July 2026) for their Annual General Meeting and elections, they will not simply be choosing another chairman. They will be deciding who leads one of Uganda’s most influential alumni associations into its next chapter as the school celebrates 70…
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: As the recently elected District leaders prepare to be sworn in, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has commended the outgoing districts’ leaders for the cordial working relationship. The NWSC Managing Director Dr.Eng Silver Mugisha cited the outgoing Bushenyi District Council as one of the councils that partnered with NWSC…
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…
