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Ntungamo Chairperson Urges Locals to Champion Disease Prevention

By Anthony Kushaba

Ntungamo District Chairperson Samuel Muchunguzi Rwakigooba has urged residents to actively support government efforts in promoting disease prevention and public health.

Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of construction works for a five-stance lined latrine at Rujumo Trading Centre in Kagarama Town Council, valued at 27 million shillings, Muchunguzi emphasized the importance of sanitation in preventing hygiene-related diseases. He noted that a healthy population is key to productivity and development.

Ntungamo Authorities Suspend Construction at Kyaruhuga Primary School Over Shoddy Work

By Our Reporter

Authorities in Ntungamo District have halted construction works at Kyaruhuga Primary School in Nyamunuka Town Council over concerns about the quality of work.

On Wednesday, a team of district leaders, including District Chairperson Sam Muchunguzi and Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Rosemary Atuhaire, inspected the site and expressed dissatisfaction with the construction of a two-classroom block valued at 120 million shillings. Citing substandard work, they ordered an immediate suspension of the project until further notice.

Ntungamo Health Workers Urged to Stay Vigilant after suspected outbreak of anthrax

 

By Anthony Kushaba

Health officials in Ntungamo District have been urged to be vigilant after a suspected outbreak of anthrax in the sub-counties of Nyabushenyi and Nyabihoko, raising concerns about public health and safety.

Speaking during a meeting for health facility in-charges held at the district council hall, key district leaders emphasized the need for heightened vigilance and collective action to combat the threat.

Ntungamo District launches a solar-powered water project to address longstanding water scarcity.

 By Anthony Kushaba 

Authorities in Ntungamo District, in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment, launched a solar-powered water system on Friday valued at 612 million shillings. This project is set to benefit residents of Murambi Parish in Rweikiniro Sub-county, a region long affected by water scarcity.

Commissioner Seku Urges Students to Shun Premarital Sexual Practices

 

By Amon Muhumuza

Rubaare, Ntungamo

The Commissioner for the National Secretariat for Patriotism, Ms. Hellen Seku, has called on students across Uganda to avoid engaging in premarital sexual practices while still in school. She emphasized that such behavior could have long-lasting consequences on their lives, potentially derailing their future prospects.

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