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    Kamwenge District Boss Pushes for Doubling District Road Grant

    Ivan Mugisha | May 19, 2025
    I am calling on our MPs to table this matter on the floor of Parliament without delay

    Kitagwenda Leaders Urge Museveni on Ibanda-Rubirizi Road Pledge Ahead of PDM Visit

    Ivan Mugisha | May 17, 2025

    Museveni Promises Church Support and Infrastructure Aid in Kamwenge

    Ivan Mugisha | May 15, 2025
    During a visit to assess the performance of the Parish Development Model (PDM) on Thursday, the President promised to finance the construction of St Stevens Cat...

    Mbwatekamwa Cries Foul Over Fake NUP Posters in Mbarara Mayoral Race

    Ivan Mugisha | May 15, 2025
    The red beret, popularised by NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has become one of the most recognisable symbols in Uganda’s political spher...

    Former MP Urges Fixing ‘Lifeline’ Road as Museveni Prepares for Kitagwenda Tour

    Ivan Mugisha | May 15, 2025
    Agaba also called for the creation of an additional parliamentary constituency in Kitagwenda, noting the district’s population growth demands better representat...

    Uganda Hosts South East Asia Delegation to Boost Cross-Border Environmental Action

    Ivan Mugisha | May 15, 2025
    The exchange was part of the South-South Cooperation initiative and is supported by the project “Combating Deforestation and Forest Degradation through the Crim...

    lbanda Woman MP Bainomugisha Loses NRM Women’s League Seat in Chaotic Contest

    Ivan Mugisha | May 14, 2025
    The contest, held on Monday, turned chaotic as tension flared between Bainomugisha and her rival, Betty Turyahabwe Kwitegyetse

    Suspects in Killing of Police Officer During Inmate Burial in Ibanda Further Remanded

    Ivan Mugisha | May 14, 2025
    The suspects were remanded until June 6, 2025.

    High Hopes for Kitagwenda Ahead of Museveni Visit

    Ivan Mugisha | May 14, 2025
    Museveni will visit Kitagwenda on Sunday.

    ‘A Road to Belonging’: Ibanda Locals Blaze Their Own Trail to Services

    Ivan Mugisha | May 13, 2025
    The road, carved through bush and private land by residents themselves, was formally launched on Monday in a ceremony attended by jubilant locals, area leaders,...

    Ninth Suspect Remanded in Killing of Police Officer During Inmate Burial in Ibanda

    Ivan Mugisha | May 12, 2025
    A ninth suspect has been remanded over the fatal attack on a police officer during the burial of a remanded inmate in Ibanda, with investigators continuing to p...

    Lukwago Warns of JAT's Heavy-Handed Tactics as Harbinger for 2026 Elections

    Ivan Mugisha | May 12, 2025
    JAT came under heavy scrutiny for its heavy-handed tactics during the Kawempe North by-election, where the force’s violent actions towards National Unity Platfo...

    Ibanda Catholics Raise Over shs 300M Towards AMDF Project

    Ivan Mugisha | May 11, 2025
    The mobilization campaign, which began earlier this year, aims to support the Archdiocese's development projects and improve service delivery across its Catholi...

    Tensions Flare in Kamwenge Court as Suspects in Child Murder Case Fail to Appear Again

    Ivan Mugisha | May 9, 2025

    Between Two Altars: Pope Leo XIV’s Ascent Amid Trump-Era Tensions on LGBT Rights

    Ivan Mugisha | May 8, 2025
    As the first American Pope takes the helm of the Catholic Church, global attention turns to how his leadership might navigate the fraught terrain between inclus...

    Kitagwenda's Mitwe Cell Holds Successful NRM Village Structures Polls Following Chaos on First Attempt

    Ivan Mugisha | May 8, 2025
    The NRM leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to transparent and orderly grassroots elections across the district.

    Secret Ballot Would Have Solved Violence During NRM Internal Polls- Party Official

    Ivan Mugisha | May 8, 2025
    There have been several cases of violence reported during the NRM village structure polls.

    Chaos,Irregularities Mar NRM LC1 Elections in Ibanda

    Ivan Mugisha | May 8, 2025
    We did register some incidents of violence, especially during the LC1 chairperson elections,” Tushemereirwe said. “Some individuals were denied the opportunity...

    Govt to Begin Compensation for Road Project Affected Residents in Kamwenge – Minister Ecweru

    Ivan Mugisha | May 5, 2025
    This compensation is not part of the contractor’s project cost—it is government-funded. We are committed to ensuring that all those whose property is affected b...

    Minister Ecweru Warns Against Misuse of Road Funds by Districts

    Ivan Mugisha | May 4, 2025
    Ecweru singled out the districts of Kamwenge, Kyenjojo, and Kyegegwa, urging their district engineers to prepare comprehensive accountability reports.

    Kitagwenda Residents Feel Neglected by Government

    Ivan Mugisha | May 3, 2025
    Kitagwenda District, formerly part of Kamwenge, was created by an Act of Parliament in 2019 and became operational on July 1 of the same year.

    Uganda Launches Major Road Project to Boost Tourism, Refugee Access and Economic Growth in Kamwenge

    Ivan Mugisha | May 2, 2025
    This project is a testimony of the government’s commitment to improving connectivity, reducing freight costs, and enhancing access to remote regions

    Eight Remanded Again over Police Officer’s Murder at Ibanda Burial

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 30, 2025
    Eight suspects accused of killing a police officer during a burial ceremony in Ibanda have been further remanded as investigations into the high-profile case co...

    Ibanda District Boosts Agricultural Service Delivery with New Motorcycles for Extension Workers

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 28, 2025
    For a long time, our staff have struggled to reach farmers due to transport difficulties. With these motorcycles, we expect improved outreach, timely disease co...

    Airtel Expands 4G Network in Ibanda with Four New Sites to Boost Connectivity, Development

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 25, 2025
    Our goal is to ensure that every Ugandan regardless of their location has access to fast, dependable internet. This expansion in Ibanda is another step towards...

    Kitagwenda Residents Raise Alarm over Dire State of Water,Demand Urgent Action

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 25, 2025
    The water we currently use is yellowish and contains worms. It’s not safe at all, and we fear getting sick from diseases like typhoid

    Kazo District Rallies Religious Leaders to Boost Fight Against Malaria, TB, and HIV

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 24, 2025
    The Ministry is investing in policies, training, and resources to improve health outcomes,” he said. “But we cannot do it alone. Your voices as faith leaders ar...

    Uganda Launches Egg Powder Program to Combat Child Stunting in Tooro

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 23, 2025
    Uganda has launched a UNICEF-backed egg powder programme in Tooro to fight child stunting, aiming to reach 60,000 children initially and expand nationwide, in a...

    Ibanda Religious Leaders Join World in Mourning Pope Francis

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 22, 2025
    Religious leaders across Ibanda emphasized the importance of honouring Pope Francis’s legacy by upholding the values he championed: love, justice, and inclusion

    Museveni Calls on CAOs and Town Clerks to Tackle Corruption

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 18, 2025

    Kitagwenda Christians Unite in the Way of the Cross on Good Friday

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 18, 2025

    Kamwenge CAO Set to Retire After Four Years of Dedicated Service

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 17, 2025
    Turyahebwa has been a remarkable leader who has dedicated himself to the betterment of our district

    Ibanda Catholics Mobilise for Shs500m for Church Development

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 16, 2025

    Ibanda Dumps Rotten Coffee as Crackdown Targets Quality Saboteurs

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 16, 2025
    The operation, conducted today across Rwenkobwa Sub-county, Kijongo Sub County, and Ishongororo Town Council, follows a stakeholder meeting held last week at th...

    Eight Remanded Over Murder of Ibanda Police Officer

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 15, 2025
    Suleiman Chemonges, a police officer attached to Bisheshe Police Post, was on April 6 lynched by an irate mob at the burial of a former inmate he was accused of...

    Kitagwenda Councillor Fails to Appear in Court for Murder Trial

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 15, 2025
    Amarakutunga and his co-accused were arrested on March 16, 2025, shortly after the body of young Trinah Ainomugisha was discovered on a farm near his home, spar...

    Ibanda Launches Re-afforestation Drive to Safeguard Mpanga Catchment 

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 11, 2025
    Launched on Friday in Rukiri Sub-county, the effort builds on earlier work in February this year, which saw over 2,000 trees planted in the Rushango catchment a...

    RDC Urges High Court to Expedite 25-Year-Old Ibanda Land Dispute Case

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 11, 2025
    The long-standing case, registered as HCT-05-CS-20 of 2018, centers on a conflict between Bazeregye Sisiriya and others versus Vincent Mbabazi over a 43-hectare...

    Number of Suspects in Murder of Ibanda Police Officer Rises to 40

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 9, 2025
    Initially, 29 suspects were arrested on the day of the murder, but that number has since increased to 40 as the manhunt continues.

    Eyewitnesses recount murder of Ibanda policeman killed by mob

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 7, 2025
    Suleiman Chemonges was killed by a mob that descended on him during a burial.

    Police Intensify Hunt for Injured Suspects in Ibanda Mob Lynching Incident

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 7, 2025
    The Police Force is now actively searching for two individuals who were allegedly shot and injured by the officer before he was overpowered and killed.

    How Police Officer Was Lynched by Mob at Burial in Ibanda

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 7, 2025
    Suleiman Chemonges, who was attached to Bisheshe Police Post in Ibanda Municipality, had been deployed to provide security at the burial of Lazarus Kahangire, a...

    Second Suspect in Kitagwenda Drug Theft Case Granted Bail, Case Adjourned to April 29

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 7, 2025

    Relatives Seek Justice as Inmate Dies in Ibanda Prison

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 6, 2025

    Happy Herbert Mayanja Confident in CEC Race Against Minister Baryomunsi

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 4, 2025

    Kitagwenda Politics Heat Up as RDC Kenyonyozi Joins Chairperson Race

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 3, 2025

    Kamwenge Leaders Sound Alarm Over Collapsed Bridge, Urge Urgent Action

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 3, 2025

    Authorities Halt Stone Quarrying on Ibanda Hill Over Environmental Concerns

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 3, 2025

    Authorities Halt Stone Quarrying on Ibanda Hill

    Ivan Mugisha | Apr 3, 2025
    During a site visit on Thursday, a team led by RDC Godfrey Mbetegyereize found extensive degradation caused by human activities, including quarrying.

    Kitagwenda High School Secures USE and UPOLET Capitation Grant

    Ivan Mugisha | Mar 31, 2025
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