Ivan Mugisha

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Le Pen Featured image for Kitagwenda Residents Decry Exclusion from New Seed School Allocations

News Featured image for Authorities Raise Concern Over Family Planning Requests Among Young Girls in Ibanda

News Featured image for Ibanda District Leaders Pledge to End PDM Extortion, Restore Transparency
Wed 22 Jan, 2025 17:02
Ibanda District Leaders Pledge to End PDM Extortion, Restore Transparency
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We are tired of being exploited. How can we improve our livelihoods when we are asked for money we cannot afford?" lamented one resident, highlighting the frustration among community members


Le Pen Featured image for Uganda Receives 10,000 Doses of Mpox Vaccines
Tue 21 Jan, 2025 20:54
Uganda Receives 10,000 Doses of Mpox Vaccines
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So far, 135,500 vaccines have been delivered by EU member states, including Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Portugal, with additional doses on the way.


News Featured image for Uganda Strengthens Military Ties with Algeria
Tue 21 Jan, 2025 15:17
Uganda Strengthens Military Ties with Algeria
Featured image for Uganda Strengthens Military Ties with Algeria

A major highlight of the talks was the forthcoming signing of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding between the UPDF and Algeria’s National People’s Army.


News Featured image for Ibanda RDC Embarks on Parish Barazas to Drive Development, Security

Le Pen Featured image for Kazo Health Centre IV Enhances Cancer Care with Cervical Screening Machine

Le Pen Featured image for Faulty Equipment Hampers Voters’ Register Update in Kitagwenda

Le Pen Featured image for Kiyagara Health Centre III Accredited for ARV Treatment
Sun 19 Jan, 2025 13:03
Kiyagara Health Centre III Accredited for ARV Treatment
Featured image for Kiyagara Health Centre III Accredited for ARV Treatment

Before its accreditation, Kiyagara Health Centre III was limited to conducting HIV testing but lacked the authority to administer ARVs. Now, with this upgrade, patients can receive comprehensive care...


Le Pen Featured image for Ibanda University Partners with FAWE to Support Marginalised Students

Spouts of Water Featured image for Over 60,000 Kamwenge Households to Receive Water Filters in Health Boost Initiative
Thu 16 Jan, 2025 21:46
Over 60,000 Kamwenge Households to Receive Water Filters in Health Boost Initiative
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The initiative, spearheaded by Spouts of Water, Africa’s largest manufacturer of ceramic water filters, seeks to address pressing health concerns, particularly for women and children, while promoting...


Le Pen Featured image for Four Arrested in Kitagwenda Over Wetland Degradation

News Featured image for PS Kumumanya Assures Kamwenge Vendors of Market Completion

Le Pen Featured image for Two Kitagwenda Officials Interdicted Over Drug Theft

Nnaabagereka Foundation Featured image for Ibanda Parish Chiefs and PDM Leaders Empowered with Tablets to Enhance Service Delivery
Wed 15 Jan, 2025 11:29
Ibanda Parish Chiefs and PDM Leaders Empowered with Tablets to Enhance Service Delivery
Featured image for Ibanda Parish Chiefs and PDM Leaders Empowered with Tablets to Enhance Service Delivery

These tablets and power banks are not just devices; they are tools for transformation. I urge all chairpersons and parish chiefs to use them diligently by entering the necessary information accurately...


News Featured image for Kitagwenda Official Arrested Over Drug Theft Allegations

News Featured image for Over 2000 Kamwenge Residents to Access Safe, Clean Water

News Featured image for Three Karenga District Officials Arrested Over Corruption Allegations
Fri 10 Jan, 2025 13:43
Three Karenga District Officials Arrested Over Corruption Allegations
Featured image for Three Karenga District Officials Arrested Over Corruption Allegations

Public resources must be used for the benefit of the people. This serves as a wake-up call to all public officials to serve with integrity


News Featured image for Vendors Demand Completion of Kamwenge Central Market Before Commissioning
Fri 10 Jan, 2025 13:31
Vendors Demand Completion of Kamwenge Central Market Before Commissioning
Featured image for Vendors Demand Completion of Kamwenge Central Market Before Commissioning

The district was not involved in any of the activities. This market was constructed without our knowledge or input


uganda Featured image for Kitagwenda authorities outline plans to solve clean water scarcity

News Featured image for Kitagwenda CAO Defends Decision Not to Interdict Officials in Drugs Theft Scandal
Wed 08 Jan, 2025 17:47
Kitagwenda CAO Defends Decision Not to Interdict Officials in Drugs Theft Scandal
Featured image for Kitagwenda CAO Defends Decision Not to Interdict Officials in Drugs Theft Scandal

In an exclusive interview with The Nile Post, Nakityo said she had not received official communication from the Ministry of Public Service authorising the interdictions.


Le Pen Featured image for Kitagwenda Officials Under Probe for Drug Theft Fail,Appear Before Health Monitoring Unit
Wed 08 Jan, 2025 09:30
Kitagwenda Officials Under Probe for Drug Theft Fail,Appear Before Health Monitoring Unit
Featured image for Kitagwenda Officials Under Probe for Drug Theft Fail,Appear Before Health Monitoring Unit

These items were intercepted by police at Kyendangara Trading Centre in Mahyoro Town Council while being transported by a boda-boda rider


News Featured image for Kanara Residents Demand Justice Over Extortion Allegations

News Featured image for Maj. Martha Asiimwe rallies Abim leaders to strengthen service delivery and accountability
Tue 07 Jan, 2025 08:13
Maj. Martha Asiimwe rallies Abim leaders to strengthen service delivery and accountability
Featured image for Maj. Martha Asiimwe rallies Abim leaders to strengthen service delivery and accountability

Collaboration is the backbone of effective service delivery. When we work together, we can ensure that every project and program impacts the lives of our people positively


News Featured image for Kitagwenda Residents Decry Wildlife Intrusion, Demand Electric Fence

uganda Featured image for Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital faces staff shortage

UWA Featured image for Kitagwenda LC5 chairman asks UWA to speed up installation of electric fence around Queen Elizabeth national park
Sun 05 Jan, 2025 21:44
Kitagwenda LC5 chairman asks UWA to speed up installation of electric fence around Queen Elizabeth national park
Featured image for Kitagwenda LC5 chairman asks UWA to speed up installation of electric fence around Queen Elizabeth national park

The Kitagwenda LC5 chairman says installation of an electric fence will protect locals from wild animals from the national park.


Le Pen Featured image for Former Ibanda Woman MP Kyomukama Eyes 2026 Comeback

Rubirizi Prison Concerns Featured image for Rubirizi Leaders Demand Urgent Action on Prison Infrastructure
Wed 01 Jan, 2025 20:30
Rubirizi Leaders Demand Urgent Action on Prison Infrastructure
Featured image for Rubirizi Leaders Demand Urgent Action on Prison Infrastructure

Currently, prisoners must be transported to Bushenyi, located 42 kilometres away, a process that he said strains resources and delays justice.


News Featured image for Kitagwenda LCV Boss Condemns Drug Theft
Tue 31 Dec, 2024 13:56
Kitagwenda LCV Boss Condemns Drug Theft
Featured image for Kitagwenda LCV Boss Condemns Drug Theft

Mushemeza’s comments come in the wake of investigations by the State House Health Monitoring Unit (HMU), which have implicated two public health officials in drug theft within the district.


Le Pen Featured image for Kitagwenda's Kanara Seed School Nears Completion
Tue 31 Dec, 2024 13:33
Kitagwenda's Kanara Seed School Nears Completion
Featured image for Kitagwenda's Kanara Seed School Nears Completion

Funded under the government’s Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (UGIFT) programme, the Shs2.6 billion initiative aims to expand access to secondary education in underserved areas.


Le Pen Featured image for Two Kitagwenda Officials Face Interdiction Over Drug Theft Scandal
Mon 30 Dec, 2024 19:29
Two Kitagwenda Officials Face Interdiction Over Drug Theft Scandal
Featured image for Two Kitagwenda Officials Face Interdiction Over Drug Theft Scandal

The accused are Ronald Mukamasimwe, an assistant inventory management officer at Ntara Health Centre IV, and Julius Businge, a health information assistant at Mahyoro Health Centre III.


Le Pen Featured image for State House Investigates Drug Theft in Kitagwenda
Mon 30 Dec, 2024 13:39
State House Investigates Drug Theft in Kitagwenda
Featured image for State House Investigates Drug Theft in Kitagwenda

The investigation follows the arrest of a boda-boda rider found transporting a sack of medical supplies labelled “Government of Uganda – Not for Sale.”


rebel attack Featured image for Kamwenge residents celebrate christmas amidst renewed hope for peace

News Featured image for Kitagwenda Religious Leaders Rally Against Corruption, Champion Humanity on Christmas Day

Le Pen Featured image for Police Probe Suspected Suicide of Ibanda Teacher
Tue 24 Dec, 2024 22:33
Police Probe Suspected Suicide of Ibanda Teacher
Featured image for Police Probe Suspected Suicide of Ibanda Teacher

The teacher, popularly known as Mwalimu, was found hanging from a mango tree at the school.


News Featured image for Operation Shujaa Commander Assures Security During Festive Season
Tue 24 Dec, 2024 21:49
Operation Shujaa Commander Assures Security During Festive Season
Featured image for Operation Shujaa Commander Assures Security During Festive Season

Operation Shujaa, a joint military effort between Uganda and the DRC, has been operational for three years, significantly curbing the activities of the ADF.


News Featured image for Heavy rainfall leaves Mubende-Kasanda route impassable, authorities respond

Le Pen Featured image for Mbarara Hospital Renovates Psychiatric Ward After Nile Post Spotlight
Sun 22 Dec, 2024 22:24
Mbarara Hospital Renovates Psychiatric Ward After Nile Post Spotlight
Featured image for Mbarara Hospital Renovates Psychiatric Ward After Nile Post Spotlight

A source at the hospital, who preferred anonymity, revealed that the report served as a wake-up call for the administration that fretted and grumbled with the reporter over the story.


News Featured image for Revamped Kampala-Mukono Railway Line to Ease Transport Challenges

Naome Kabasharira Featured image for ECOTRUST Celebrates 25 Years of Pioneering Conservation and Sustainable Progress

News Featured image for Kitagwenda police probe destruction of VC coffee, banana plantations

News Featured image for Ibanda Mourns the Passing of Elderly Councilor, David Bigira
Wed 18 Dec, 2024 22:47
Ibanda Mourns the Passing of Elderly Councilor, David Bigira
Featured image for Ibanda Mourns the Passing of Elderly Councilor, David Bigira

A resident of Kayenje Ward, Bufunda Division, Bigira was widely celebrated for his wisdom, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the community.


News Featured image for Former MP Abbas Agaba vows to Improve lobbying for Kitagwenda, eyes 2026 comeback
Wed 18 Dec, 2024 09:55
Former MP Abbas Agaba vows to Improve lobbying for Kitagwenda, eyes 2026 comeback
Featured image for Former MP Abbas Agaba vows to Improve lobbying for Kitagwenda, eyes 2026 comeback

Kitagwenda district could have been at a much higher level in terms of service delivery if I had remained in Parliament. For a district to fully benefit from the national cake, it needs a leader with...


News Featured image for Kitagwenda Residents Call for Immediate Restoration of Power After Transformer Breakdown
Tue 17 Dec, 2024 15:03
Kitagwenda Residents Call for Immediate Restoration of Power After Transformer Breakdown
Featured image for Kitagwenda Residents Call for Immediate Restoration of Power After Transformer Breakdown

Local business owners and residents report significant financial losses, especially those running electricity-dependent ventures such as milling machines and refrigeration services.


Le Pen Featured image for Ibanda Authorities Launch Major Effort to Restore Rushango Catchment Area

News Featured image for Bishop Turyasingura Calls for Creation of New Constituency in Kitagwenda

ssemujju nganda Featured image for Speaker Among pays tribute to Ssemujju Nganda's dad

News Featured image for Kitagwenda Farmers Thrive with ECOTRUST’s Conservation Finance Solutions

News Featured image for Sheema Authorities Intensify Search for Missing Clinical Officer