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Construction of 635 M Small Scale Irrigation Scheme Commissioned in Ntungamo

 

By Communication Office

 

Ntungamo

 

The ministry of water and environment on Thursday launched the construction of Kyamate small scale irrigation system in Ntrungamo Municipality.

 

The project is   being implemented by the ministry of water and environment- water production Regional Centre West Uganda with funding from government of Uganda aimed at improving people’s livelihood through promotion of modern agriculture practices and protecting wetlands by proving irrigation facilities off wetland areas.

 

SAGE to Be Rolled out in Ntungamo District

 

 By Communication Office

Ntungamo

The social assistance grants for empowerment is set to be rolled out to Ntungamo district.

 

The grant which focuses on reaching vulnerable, often excluded sections of the population, thereby achieving inclusive, pro-poor, equitable development.

According to Titus Ouma the senior program officer for capacity Building in the ministry of labor Gender and social development, the elderly above the age of 80 in the district are set to receive the money this financial year.

 Ntungamo Suspends Fishing on Lake Nyakiyanja

By Communication Office

Ntungamo

 

Authorities in Ntungamo district have suspended fishing activities at lake Nyakiyanja following the death of thousands of fish due to suspected poisoning.

 

According to Amos Besigye the Ntungamo district Fisheries officer, the decision was taken to ensure that the suspected poison which killed the fish does not extend to human beings.

 

Besigye says that the death of the fish has been attributed to the use of chemicals on the shores of the lake by some farmers.

 

Police Investigates Death of Ntungamo Cyclist

 

By Communication office

 Ntungamo

Police in the southwestern district of Ntungamo are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of boda Boda cyclist.

The deceased identified as Lauben Tashobya alias Kazeyi (40) is a resident of of Nyabubare cell in Kahunga ward of Ntungamo municipality.

 

His body was  on Friday  morning found lying in a bush in Rwencwera cell,Eastern division by locals.

Water Ministry Asked to Uphold Transparency

 

By Information Office 

 

Ntungamo

 

The Kajara county Member of Parliament Micheal Timuzigu  has asked the ministry of water and environment to always ensure transparency in the projects implemented in local areas especially ensuring that the loacal leadership access the contract documents to clearly know what is being constructed within them to ensure proper monitoring for value for money.

 

Ntungamo Gets Child Helpline Action Centre

Ntungamo district has received equipment to enable the operationalization of a Uganda Child Helpline Action Centre.

The project under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development with support from Catholic Relief Services has equipped the district with a new desktop computer, Printer, deskphone, modem chair and table and will be manned by officers under the probation office.

Teachers Warned Against Alcoholism

By NDLCG Communications office


Civil Servants have been cautioned against alcoholism a practice which is said to be disrupting their ability to teach effectively.


The call was made on Tuesday  by the Ntungamo district chief administrative officer Joanita Nakityo while speaking at the farewell party for the district education officer Odo Arigye who is retiring held at Sal Guesthouse in Ntungamo Municipality.

Locals Asked to Monitor Government Programs  

 

By Communications Office

Ntungamo -DLG

 

Locals have been urged to always monitor government programs being implemented in their respective areas.

The call was on Tuesday made by the Ntungamo resident district commissioner George Bakunda while addressing a site meeting at Kyamwasha health centre II in Nyakyera town council which is set to be upgraded to health center three.

Accident Claims Ntungamo Accountant

By Communications Office

 

Ntungamo

 

George Mugume an accountant attached to Ntungamo district headquarters has died following an accident at Kabagyenda along the Ntungamo-Kabale Highway.

The deceased who was riding home was knocked by a speeding motorcycle which is yet to be known. He was rushed to Mbarara regional referral hospital after briefly receiving first aid in Ntungamo but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the facility.

Mugume was on his way from work.

Government to Take Over Ntungamo Health Training Institute

President Yoweri Museveni has revealed plans by the government to take over Ntungamo Health Training institute.

The institution located in Nyarutuntu sub county trains nurses at certificated level and plans under to start training clinical officers.

President Museveni who was on Sunday speaking at the celebrations to mark the international day for nurses and midwives held at Kyamate playground in Ntungamo district.

The institution was started by Ntungamo district local government in a bid to train more health workers for the district and the entire western region.

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