Ntungamo deputy RDC cautions health workers against absenteeism.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntugamo deputy resident district commissioner Rosemary Atuhaire has cautioned health workers in the district to shun the habit of absenteeism.
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Ntungamo Chairperson calls for joint efforts towards environmental protection
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo district chairperson Sam Muchunguzi Rwakigoba has called on the locals in the district to work closely with the leaders and development partners to protect the environment.
Muchuguzi was on Monday speaking during the budget conference held in the district council hall.
The budget conference was held under the theme “Full monetization of Uganda’s economy through commercial agriculture, industrialization, expanding and broadening services, digital transformation, and market access.”
Ntungamo Authorities Urge Responsible Use of Mosquito Nets to Combat Malaria
Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
Local authorities in Ntungamo are emphasizing the importance of responsible usage of mosquito nets provided by the government in the fight against malaria. The call to action came during a ceremony to receive 304,640 mosquito nets procured by the government, with Deputy Resident District Commissioner Robert Niwamanya Kamuntu leading the charge.
Ntungamo District Unites in Grief, Calls for Reconciliation
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
Ntungamo district is currently engulfed in a deep sense of mourning as it bids a heartfelt farewell to two highly respected councilors who tragically lost their lives in a devastating accident. Pius Niwagaba, the LCV councilor representing Nyarutuntu sub-county, and Monica Kutamba, who served as both the councilor for Ngoma sub-county and the district secretary for works, met an untimely demise in a fatal collision on Monday.
Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Two Ntungamo District Councilors
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
Two Ntungamo District councilors met a tragic end on a fateful Monday, losing their lives in a devastating road accident along the Mbarara – Kabale highway, approximately 4 kilometers away from Ntungamo town.
Ntungamo Farmers Embrace New Livelihoods as They Relocate from Wetlands
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
A group of farmers in Ntungamo district recently received a significant boost to their livelihoods through the Ministry of Agriculture. In a commendable move, these farmers voluntarily vacated wetlands, and in return, they were presented with seven Friesian heifers.
Ntungamo chairperson roots for teamwork
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
Ntungamo district local council chairperson Sam Muchunguzi Rwakigoba has called on the civil servants in the district to embrace team work if effective service delivery is to be realized.
Muchunguzi who was last evening speaking at the retreat for the heads of departments and the members of the district executive committee held at Mutumo Island resort on Lake Nyabihoko revealed that team work makes it easy for the staff to work together in harmony as well as supporting one another in case of need.
Ntungamo Authorities embark on restoration of Kyabajwa wetland
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
Authorities in Ntungamo district have embarked on the restoration of Kyabajwa wetland.
The wetland in question is located in Kyabajwa village of Itojo Parish in Itojo Sub County –Ntungamo district.
Abraham Atuhaire an environment officer with Ntungamo district says that over three hectares of the wetland were encroached and depleted by locals who have been growing cabages, tomatoes and planting of Eucalyptus trees.
Atuhaire revealed that the activities threaten the ecosystems as well as threatening the existence of wildlife.
110 million Ntungamo road repair project launched.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
TASO donates a motorcycle to Ntungamo District.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
In a move that promises to bolster healthcare services and accelerate the testing of human samples, The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) has donated a Yamaha DT motorcycle to Ntungamo District local government.
The donation was formally presented to the district leaders at the headquarters today.