Summary: President Museveni highlighted the critical role wetlands play as reservoirs of water, essential for generating hydropower electricity. RUBANDA: President Yoweri Museveni has directed farmers in the Kigezi sub-region to cease cultivating and fishing in wetlands, emphasizing the need to preserve these vital ecosystems and their surrounding environments. Speaking at …
Read More »President Museveni Tasks Kigezi Leaders to Prioritize Poverty Alleviation Over Politics
Summary: President Museveni expressed frustration over the region’s tendency to engage in politicking rather than embracing government initiatives designed to improve livelihoods. RUBANDA: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has criticized leaders and residents of the Kigezi sub-region for prioritizing politics over government programs aimed at alleviating household poverty. While commissioning the …
Read More »Even if Donors Cut HIV/AIDS Funding, We Will Not Let These Programs Collapse – Minister Baryomunsi
Summary: Minister Baryomunsi reiterated that if necessary, the government would halt infrastructure projects, such as road construction, or reduce salaries of government employees to fill the funding gap. KABALE: The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has assured Ugandans that the government is prepared to fully support …
Read More »Kigezi Leaders Hail Prof Nuwagaba and Justice Zeija Appointments as Boost to Regional Leadership
Summary: Minister Musasizi expressed confidence that Prof. Nuwagaba’s expertise and leadership would drive the bank’s success and significantly contribute to the nation’s economic growth. KABALE: Leaders in the Kigezi Sub-region have warmly welcomed the appointments of Professor Augustus Nuwagaba as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda and Justice Flavian …
Read More »Rukiga Farmers Push for 4-Acre Model Integration into 2- & 1-Acre Farms as Land Shrinks
Summary: The 4-acre model was introduced following regional tours undertaken by President Museveni in May 2019. It advocates for the cultivation of coffee, fruits, and food crops, alongside zero-grazing dairy cattle, poultry, piggery, and fish farming to enhance prosperity. RUKIGA: Small-scale farmers in Rukiga District are advocating for the adaptation …
Read More »President Museveni to Commission Rushoroza Road During Kigezi Parish Development Tour
Summary: Minister Baryomunsi issued a warning to the contractor, cautioning against breaching the contract agreement. KABALE: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to commission the 2.47-kilometer Rushoroza Road, which connects the Kabale Diocesan Headquarters to the Katuna-Kabale-Mbarara Highway, along with two other roads during his Parish Development Model (PDM) tour …
Read More »PDM Success Stories Awaiting President Museveni in Kigezi
Summary: Kigezi Sub-region is a land of timeless beauty. Its evergreen landscapes, high altitudes, and numerous crater lakes not only create breathtaking scenery but also nurture some of the most fertile soils in the country. This region is home to many Ugandans, particularly the native Bakiga, who are renowned across …
Read More »Ntungamo Police Hunt Teachers Captured Torturing Student in Viral Video
Summary: The teachers, identified as Director of Studies Anneb Mwesigye and Naboth Twesigye, were recorded on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, harshly punishing Blair Akampa, 16, for allegedly sneaking out of school to town to eat chapati and beans, locally known as kikomando. NTUNGAMO: Police are actively hunting for two teachers …
Read More »Kabale’s St. Maria Goretti Preparatory School Celebrate 2024 PLE Results, Unveils Grotto for Mother Mary’s Blessings
Summary: Sr. Marina Lobur, the headteacher of St. Maria Goretti Nursery and Preparatory School, commended the top-performing 2024 PLE students for bringing pride to the school. She encouraged them to aim higher and defend their achievements from Primary Seven as they move on to secondary school. KABALE: The Vicar General …
Read More »Kabale RDC Nyakahuma Passes Out 1,500 Patriots at St. Mary’s College -Rushoroza, Urges Schools to Prioritize Patriotism Training for National Growth
Summary: RDC Nyakahuma explained that involving students in Patriotism training offers an opportunity for them to learn about self-sacrifice for their country when necessary. KABALE: The Kabale Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mr. Godfrey Nyakahuma, has raised concerns about school heads who fail to emphasize the importance of Patriotism training for …
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