Kanungu: In a significant community meeting held recently, at Kyabahanga Bridge in Mashako Village, Nyamirama Sub- County in Kanungu district where the restoration project was recently launched by the area Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ambrose Mwesigye, local government leaders urged the prioritization of environmental conservation while avoiding personal gains. The meeting, chaired by Kanungu District…
By Chris Mugasha A new Headmistress to take over Bweranyangi Girls’ secondary school in Bushenyi district has been announced. Molly Buhwairoha Nshekanabo is taking over the 112 year old giant school as 10th HM from Juliet Muzoora who has been appointed as Commissioner for secondary education in the Ministry of Education and Sports. Buhwairoha has…
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…
By Chris Mugasha The Bishop of Diocese of West Ankole Rt. Rev. Johnson Twinomujuni has announced a reshuffle of the Diocesan staff. In the reshuffle that was announced on Sunday after an ordination service that was held at St Peter’s Cathedral Bweranyangi in Bushenyi district, the Bishop announced transfers, promotions and retirements of some Reverends….
By Western Focus Team Officials from the Bushenyi Resident District Commissioner (RDC) office have caused the arrest of one person for soliciting bribes from PDM funds beneficiaries. According to a statement from the RDC’s office, Muhammad Congo of Rubare cell, Butare ward- Kyamuhunga town council in Bushenyi district was rounded up today. The RDC’s team…
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: As a measure of water source protection, National Water and Sewarage Cooperation (NWSC) will provide improved livelihood options to residents neighboring the recently constructed Warugo water catchment area. This is in accordance with the water source protection guidelines. Technical analysis and stakeholder engagements have been finalized to ensure improved water quality…
By Chris Mugasha Prof. John Mugisha has been announced as the 4th Vice-Chancellor for Bishop Stuart University (BSU) Mugisha takes over from Prof. Gershom Atukunda, who has been serving as the acting Vice-Chancellor since February 2023 after the retirement of Prof Mauda Kamatenesi .M. According to a statement released by the University, Mugisha will take over one…
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 Chris Mugasha KAMPALA: The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced three days of free entry to National parks across the country. The three days offer will run from September 25th-27th when Uganda will be joining the rest of the World to commemorate World Tourism Day. The offer aims at highlighting UWA’s conservation efforts in…
By Chris Mugasha BUSHENYI: Residents of six villages in Nyakabirizi Division Bushenyi/Ishaka Municipality have got a tide of relief after the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) bailing them out of water crisis. The villages which include Irembezi, Matyazo and Nyakahita A, Nyakahita B, Muhire, and Rwemishwa had remained un-served due to their hard-to-reach status….