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17:24
17:24

Lack of Electricity Renders ACDP Factories Idle in Masaka 2

The facilities include coffee and maize processing factories that were constructed at Nkuuna and Buyaga villages respectively, in Kyannamukaaka sub-county, to support communities to add value to their agricultural produce.
22:16
22:16

New State Attorneys Cautioned Against Laziness 1 2

Speaking at the opening of a weeklong induction of new state attorneys at Hotel Brovad in Masaka City on Monday, Odumbi expressed concern that some prosecutors are falling short of expectations of their duties due to peculiar conducts that manifest in their methods of work.
12:22
12:22

Calls for Selflessness as Nyakasura Alumni Honour Former Teacher education 2 2

Kaddu Mpiima taught Fine Art at Nyakasura School for seven years, from 1974 to 1981. Many of those who went through his hands attribute much of their success to the now retired teacher and describe him as a "special teacher and administrator" with a "gentle and artistic soul.”
07:55
07:55

Government Urged on Profiling of Actors in Fishing Sector 1 5

Fredrick Ggesa, the Masaka District Fisheries Officer, who also coordinates officers in the Central region districts, suggests that the government should undertake a nationwide profiling of key players in the sector.
07:30
07:30

Masaka Diocese Considers Expanding Mental Healthcare over Rising Depression Cases MINISTRY OF HEALTH 2

During the Diocesan Health Assembly, where the level of health services in the area is assessed, Fr. Katabaazi emphasized the importance of providing holistic healthcare to patients to ensure that no conditions go untreated.
08:59
08:59

Exhausted Leaders, Protracted Liberation Struggle Hurting FDC-Dr. Kiiza Besigye 3 1

Speaking during a regional mobilization meeting of FDC structural leaders in Masaka City on Tuesday, Dr. Besigye attributed the internal conflicts within the party to fatigue among some leaders, stemming from their previous unsuccessful attempts to seize state power.
08:45
08:45

Masaka City Education Authorities Appeal to Public Service Over Biting Teachers Shortage 2

Steven Kakeeto, the Masaka City Principal Education Officer, indicates that they are apparently grappling with huge staffing gaps in government primary schools, a situation that is compromising consistency and quality of learning.
08:38
08:38

Bishop Jjumba Cautions Against ‘Spiritual Worldliness’ Masaka Diocese 1 4

Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis's teachings on "Spiritual Worldliness," a warning against reducing spirituality to superficial appearances while disassociating it from the Gospel, Bishop Jjumba elucidated the perils of this temptation for priests.
14:31
14:31

Babalanda Warns RDCS Over Infighting 1 3

The minister says the lack of cooperation among the officers charged with security in districts is affecting the delivery services.
08:09
08:09

Tension at Masaka Mosque as Management Suspends Imam, General Secretary Masaka Main Mosque 2 3 Top story

The current trouble stems from the suspension of Sheikh Abasi Nseera, the Imam of Masaka main mosque, and Hajj Burahane Lugemwa, the General Secretary for Masaka Muslim District Council allied to the Kibuli-based Muslim faction.
07:50
07:50

Government Appoints Market Administrators To Resolve Unending Disputes among Vendors

eoffrey Etedu, the Assistant Commissioner and National Coordinator for Markets in the Ministry of Local Government explains that the new Act intends to streamline the management of public markets and prevent the exploitation of vendors in privately owned facilities.
16:19
16:19

Clampdown on Single-Pump Fuel Outlets Stirs Controversy in Masaka 1 3

Enforcement teams from the two government agencies jointly conducted impromptu operations this week clamping down on illegal fuel dealers who included single-pump fuel retailers, those selling adulterated fuel, and stations with compromised fuel pumps that cheat clients.
16:47
16:47

Masaka PDM Beneficiaries Protest High Bank Charges 2

Mathias Ddumba, the Chairperson Bulayi Ward in Nyendo-Mukungwe division, who is also a member of the Parish Development Committee, indicates that the commercial banks are charging each of the beneficiaries between 35,000 to 50,000 shillings as accounts management fees, which he says is exorbitant.
06:58
06:58

Agro Input Dealers, Framers Knowledge Gap Blamed For Low Productivity 1 5

Gilbert Kato, a senior agronomist at the Export Trading Group-ETG, a company that provides solutions to agricultural challenges observes that although more Ugandans are engaging in farming, many of them are still following traditional farming methods that limit their productivity.
13:28
13:28

Researchers Challenge Gov't on Mass Covid-19 Testing Services 1 2

Doctor Jonathan Kitoonsa, a Researcher at the Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute-MRC/UVRI, indicates that is still significant to both research purposes and community health for government to continue providing Covid-19 testing services at all times.
07:40
07:40

MADIPHA Advocates for Common Treatment Center Ministry of Helath 4 2

Nissy Namuyomba, the Programs Coordinator at MADIPHA, emphasized the importance of the Ministry of Health developing a comprehensive plan that consolidates all services, making them easily accessible for persons with disabilities without unnecessary difficulties.
16:27
16:27

Masaka Local Gov'ts Retool VHTs to Support Disease Control Ministry of Health 4

Masaka District Health Officer Doctor Faith Nakiyimba says that they are retooling the Village Health Teams, such that they can reduce the disease burden in the area, as part of a partnership with the Korean Foundation for International Healthcare-KOFIH.
07:45
07:45

Earthworm Rearing: A New Farming Venture for Organic Fertilizer, Business vermiculture 3 5 Top story

Uganda currently ranks second on the global scene with the largest number of certified organic producers at approximately 210,352 next to India and boasts of an Export Market Value exceeding US$50m according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF).
13:46
13:46

Masaka Leaders Give up on Wetland, Allocate Alternative Land For Industrial Park 2

Andrew Lukyamuzi Batemyeto, the Masaka L.CV Chairperson, states that they have agreed to present this land to the government for the industrial park. In 2015, the local government leaders had previously presented 1.5 square miles of land at Mazigo in Bukakata Sub County, Masaka district to attract the promised industrial park.
15:30
15:30

West Buganda Diocese Upbeat Over Increase of Foot Pilgrims 1 3

Reverend Ssimbwa flagged off a group of 61 Anglican Christians who began their foot pilgrimage in the early hours of Monday. He noted that this growth in the number of foot pilgrims, although modest, signifies an expansion of faith within the community.
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