By Anthony Kushaba
The Ntungamo District Council has officially concluded its 2021–2026 term with a farewell sitting marked by the passage of budget estimates worth 76.148 billion Shillings for the 2026/2027 financial year. This represents a slight decline from the current fiscal year’s 76.161 billion Shillings, attributed to reduced support from development partners such as UNICEF and GAVI.
Budget Highlights
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo District Chief Administrative Officer, Kiiza Fedelis, has called on civil servants to desist from multiple borrowing and instead unite to tackle challenges affecting them.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo – Members of district service commissions across the country have been called upon to uphold transparency and integrity in their work to ensure the recruitment of competent public servants.
The appeal was made by Ntungamo Chief Administrative Officer, Fedelis Kiiza, while presiding over the swearing-in of Rev. Canon Joash Twinomujuni, who will represent persons with disabilities on the commission.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo, Uganda — May 4, 2026 Excitement is building as a team of young athletes from Ntungamo District on Sunday off for Tororo Municipality to participate in the National Kids Athletics and Special Needs Championship, scheduled to run from May 3rd to May 12th, 2026.
A total of 24 pupils will represent Ntungamo in the competition, showcasing their talent across different age categories:
Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo, Uganda — May 1, 2026, Ntungamo District on Thursday officially commissioned a Shs367 million infrastructure rehabilitation project aimed at modernizing key public facilities at the district headquarters, a move expected to boost service delivery and enhance local revenue collection.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo, Uganda — April 30, 2026 Ntungamo District leaders have commissioned a state-of-the-art Cold Chain Facility designed to store agricultural and veterinary vaccines, marking a major step in efforts to improve productivity and strengthen extension services across the district.
At the commissioning ceremony held at the district headquarters, leaders also handed over five beehives, honey harvesting equipment, 10 sprayers, and three motorcycles to support agricultural and veterinary extension work.
By Anthony Kushaba
Authorities in Ntungamo District have today commissioned construction works for a modern multipurpose hall at Kibasti Seed Secondary School, valued at 390 million shillings.
The facility, which will be equipped with furniture, electricity, lightning arrestors, and a projector, is expected to be completed within four months by Goldina General Enterprises.
By Anthony Kushaba Ntungamo District leaders on Friday commissioned newly constructed classrooms worth 147 million shillings, marking a significant step in the government’s ongoing efforts to improve education infrastructure in the region. The project unveiled was a two-classroom block at Ruhega Primary School in Kakanena Parish, Rugarama North Sub-county, built at a cost of 147 million shillings by Mutwi Contractors Limited. The facility features a terrazzo floor, twin desks for pupils, and a 10,000-liter water tank to support sanitation and learning.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo District local government authorities have launched a campaign to mobilize farmers to embrace irrigation as a means of boosting agricultural productivity and household incomes.
The drive kicked off today with a farmers-and-suppliers engagement meeting held at the district council hall, bringing together over 300 farmers and 20 companies dealing in irrigation equipment.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo District Chairperson Samuel Muchunguzi Rwakigoba has urged civil servants, particularly teachers, to desist from multiple borrowing, warning that the practice is undermining service delivery in the district.
