By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
Ntungamo District has officially flagged off its team to represent the area at the 2025 National Primary Schools’ Ball Games and Special Needs Education (SNE) competitions slated for August 25 to September 8 in Yumbe District.
By Anthony Kushaba | Ntungamo
Baylor Uganda, with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has conducted a high-impact training aimed at strengthening disease surveillance capacity in Ntungamo District.
The three days training which started on Tuesday and held at the Ntungamo District Council Hall, brought together health professionals and district-level trainers, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills to boost early detection, reporting, and response to public health threats especially those arising from cross-border movements.
By Anthony Kushaba | Ntungamo
The Ntungamo District leadership has launched a Shs45 million project to upgrade the 13.5-kilometre Nyakyera–Ngoma–Nyarutuntu road, marking a major step in efforts to improve rural infrastructure and stimulate economic activity.
The road, which connects key trading centres and farming communities in Nyakyera Sub-county, has been in poor condition for over four years. Deep gullies, frequent washaways during rainy seasons, and eroded culverts had rendered it nearly impassable—hindering access to markets, schools, and health facilities.
By Anthony Kushaba – Ntungamo
Health stakeholders in Ntungamo District have called for increased joint efforts in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS, citing growing concern over rising infections, especially among married couples and in rural communities.
The call was made on Tuesday afternoon by Nesterio Twesigye, the Ntungamo District Health Educator, during orientation of district HIV/AIDS champions, held at the Ntungamo District boardroom which brought together journalists, politicians, members of the business community, and local communicators.
By Anthony Kushaba
NTUNGAMO, UGANDA — The Ntungamo District Health Department has launched a three-day immunisation training to equip newly recruited health workers with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality immunisation services across the district.
By Anthony Kushaba
Local leaders in Ntungamo District on Friday launched construction works on the 9.1-kilometre Rwerazi Road in Rukoni West Sub-county, aimed at improving connectivity and easing access to markets. The project is expected to cost Shs 65 million.
Presiding over the launch, the Ntungamo District Local Government Chairperson, Samuel Muchunguzi Rwakigoba, reaffirmed the district’s commitment to regularly maintaining roads as a key driver of economic development.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo, Uganda – Authorities in Ntungamo District have called for collective action to conserve the environment as the restoration of Kashojwa Wetland in Kaina Ward, Rwentobo-Rwahi Town Council officially kicks off.
Speaking during the launch of the restoration exercise today, Deputy Resident District Commissioner Rosemary Atuhaire emphasized the urgent need for all Ugandans to take climate change seriously, warning that its devastating effects are already being felt globally.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo, Uganda – On Thursday, authorities in Ntungamo District officially commissioned a 24,000-litre rainwater harvesting ferro-cement tank at Rubaare Secondary School, in an initiative aimed at enhancing access to clean and safe water for students.
The commissioning was led by Ntungamo Resident District Commissioner Isaiah Byarugaba Kanyamahane, who called on the school’s administration and students to ensure the facility is well maintained and used effectively.
By Kushaba Anthony
Ntungamo District, Uganda – Residents and leaders on Monday gathered at Kataraka Primary School playground in Nyakyera Sub-county to mark Sanitation Week and World Water Day, with a renewed focus on improving hygiene and access to clean water.
The celebrations, themed "Sanitation for Dignity and Inclusiveness" and "Water and Environmental Resources for Enhanced Resilience and Improved Incomes and Livelihoods," highlighted progress and challenges in the district’s water and sanitation efforts.
By Anthony Kushaba | Mbarara
Lt. Col. James Mwesigye, the Commissioner in charge of Resident District Commissioners for the Western Region, has called for enhanced collaboration between government communication officers and security personnel to improve service delivery and strengthen public trust at the grassroots level.
