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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 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.

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

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.