Author: RWENZORI TV
Regardless of Kasese District being endowed naturally with massive water bodies including lakes and rivers, accessibility to clean water for home use remains a huge burden. With limited tapped water in various villages, the problem is far reaching in that school going children end up becoming absent because of trekking long distances close 5 km in such of water. At Mubuku Town council in particular villages such as, Mabale, Mubuku upper and Lower among others are victims leaving residents to recount their sufferings. In an interview with Rwenzori Tv yesterday, Angela Hakiza a resident and Chairperson Mubuku women walking witnesses…
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has won re-election with around 60 percent of votes cast in the August 13 election, the Electoral Commission of Zambia announced on Tuesday. Hichilema, who has been in power since 2021, defeated a field of 13 challengers. His main rival, former provincial minister Brian Mundubile, 55, who entered the race in May, secured nearly 38 percent of the vote, according to ECZ chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis. Results from 5 of the 226 constituencies were still outstanding, but the commission said they would not change the overall outcome. The election was marred by controversy. Opposition parties alleged fraud…
As athletes, tourists and supporters travel to the Rwenzori region for the marathon, the impact of the Rwenzori Marathon is being felt beyond the race route. Wide shots of Rubirizi town, roads, tourists arriving, hotel exteriors and runners. Hotels in Rubirizi are benefiting from increased demand for accommodation, food and other hospitality services. Among the facilities benefiting are Baboon Safaris and Kyangabi Forest Cottages, where visitors can combine the marathon experience with wildlife, nature and relaxation. Hotel managers say events such as the Rwenzori Marathon give them an opportunity to attract new clients, especially visitors who may return later for…
Business at butcheries in Ntungamo Municipality is still slow even after government lifted an 8-month ban on slaughtering livestock due to Foot and Mouth Disease. Butchers and traders say customers have reduced because people stayed long without income during the ban. Lawrence Ndyamusiima, James Chaada and Eli Behangana said the business is struggling to recover. Prices have also gone up. A kilo of beef is now 16,000 shillings up from 15,000, while goat meat remains at 22,000 shillings. Elias Mugume, Deputy Head of Butchers in Ntungamo Municipality, says traders must follow strict guidelines to prevent another outbreak. The butchers say…
The Minister of State for Primary Education, Phallis Kyemutai, says the lack of funds has continued to hinder the government from fulfilling its plan to have a secondary school in every sub-county. To fight school dropouts in the area, residents have started community efforts to build a secondary school for their children. Out of the 31 sub-counties in Kyenjojo District, 13 do not have a secondary school. This has made it difficult for low-income parents to take their children to higher schools. According to Solomon Rwaboni, the Headteacher of Kiswaara Primary School, he told us that children are dropping out…
The Nubian community in Bombo under their umbrella body, the Nubian Community, have petitioned the Solicitor General Hon. Dr. Sam Mayanja to help them against land grabbers who want to evict them from 3 villages where they have lived for over 100 years. They were speaking during a thanksgiving event to appreciate President Museveni for appointing Hon. Dr. Sam Mayanja as Solicitor General, from his former position as State Minister for Lands. The event was held in Bombo. While he was still State Minister for Lands, Hon. Dr. Sam Mayanja helped many people, especially those who were being chased from…
The arrangements to commemorate the 33rd Kabaka Coronation Anniversary have been finalized. All the activities leading up to the coronation have gone on well. As of today, the committees that were set up to run the programs have completed about 90% of their responsibilities. The Chairperson of the Coronation Anniversary Organizing Committee, Oweek Joseph Kawuki, speaking at a press briefing held this morning at Bulange, outlined the picture of how the main coronation ceremony will be conducted at Watoto Church, Bweyogerere. Minister Joseph Kawuki has revealed that most of the arrangements have been concluded. He added that all the preparatory…
Residents of Kyondo Cell, Nyamwamba Division in Kasese Municipality have reason to smile after regaining hope as the long-requested desilting of the devastating River Nyamwamba has finally begun. Due to frequent flooding of River Nyamwamba, residents in the area have lived in fear of the hazard. The river has shifted its boundaries and extended towards people’s households. Brian Kauntura, the LCIII Chairperson for Nyamwamba Division, took time to monitor the ongoing desilting activity. He commended Hon. Ferigo Kambale and the Government for being thoughtful to lobby for machines meant to desilt the river and restore it to its original valley…
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has commended the directors of Avani Global Agri and Avani Smarts Farm for expanding their investment in Uganda, describing theircommitment as a significant contribution to the country’s industrialisation,value addition and economic transformation. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from the company at SHIPU offices in Kampala today, Col. Nakalema said the investors were not only establishing businesses but also nurturing local talent and helping redefine Uganda’s economic future. On behalf of the Government of Uganda, Col. Nakalema thanked the investors for choosing Uganda as the location…
Two vehicles have been shot in Kapapi, Hoima District following a clash over a 5 square mile piece of land between a UPDF officer and residents. The incident happened in Kapapi 1 Village, Kapapi Subcounty. The vehicles, a Toyota Mark X UBR 117L and a Toyota XS UAK 227D, were reportedly being driven by police who had gone to rescue Capt. Rogers Karamagi of UPDF. Deputy RDC Hoima, Christopher Aine, says the dispute started in 2023 and involves Brig. Gen. Peter Nabasa Akankunda, Capt. Karamagi, Lt. Kandole and Private Freedom against over 2000 residents. Aine says the matter has now…