By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
Farmers in the south-western district of Ntungamo are being urged to become environmental champions, recognizing their critical role in determining the future of agriculture and preserving the region's ecological balance.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
Ntungamo district on Tuesday handed over three brand new motorcycles to the extension workers in a bid to improve agricultural extension services and production.
While handing over the heavy-duty motorcycles under the UG BOSS brand at the district headquarters, Ntungamo resident district commissioner Geoffrey Mucunguzi called on the extension workers to put the motorcycles to good use by reaching out to the farmers and helping them produce more.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo
In a groundbreaking initiative to combat the adverse effects of climate change and safeguard the environment, Ntungamo District has embarked on a comprehensive wetland restoration project.
The endeavor, supported by the Green Climate Fund, aims to sensitize locals and stakeholders, ensuring the protection of existing wetlands and the restoration of those that have been depleted.
By Anthony Kushaba
In a bid to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Geoffrey Muchunguzi, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Ntungamo, is urging heightened awareness and sensitization efforts. Muchunguzi emphasized the necessity of amplifying educational initiatives during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting at Ntungamo Resort. The event held on Tuesday, organized by the International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICWEA) and the Ntungamo District Local Government, aimed to address the ongoing challenges posed by the HIV/AIDS scourge.
By Anthony Kusha
Ntungamo District Chairperson, Sam Muchunguzi, has urged councilors in the district to actively engage in mobilizing local communities to prioritize education and enhance service delivery. Speaking at the announcement of the joint primary seven examination results in the district council hall on Monday, Muchunguzi emphasized the crucial role of councilors in encouraging parents to support their children’s education. He emphasized the need for parents to contribute by providing scholastic materials and creating a conducive learning environment.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntungamo district chairperson Sam Muchunguzi has called for increased utilization of government health facilities in the district to eradicate diseases.
The chairperson was speaking on Wednesday at the handover ceremony of newly constructed facilities at Kafunjo Health Center III in Kafunjo-Mirama town council. Ntungamo district chairperson Sam Muchunguzi Rwakigoba encouraged local residents to prioritize the use of government-supported health facilities for timely medical care.
By Anthony Kushaba
Ntugamo deputy resident district commissioner Rosemary Atuhaire has cautioned health workers in the district to shun the habit of absenteeism.
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.”
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.
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.
