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By Communication Office
Ntungamo
Authorities in Ntungamo district have cautioned schools in the area against deviating from the school calendar by opening for a new term before the official opening date.
The warning comes amidst reports that some schools mainly privately owned have already opened for the 1st term of 2020 before the official Opening date which is 3rd February 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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