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Historically, Kasese was one of Uganda’s top cotton-producing districts, contributing significantly to national output. During peak seasons, the district produced up to 40,000 bales of cotton.
Emmanuel Kiiza, 34, was guarding his rice farm at night when a herd of elephants at attacked at around 2am
The deployments were most visible in areas like Bwera and Mpondwe, where residents expressed gratitude for the heightened security.
Boda boda riders, who form a critical backbone of transport sector, have accused financing institutions of imposing exorbitant fees and unfair lending terms.
Mukirania, known by his royal title Kibanzanga I, was the leader of the Rwenzururu movement and the first Omusinga (king) of the Kingdom of Rwenzururu.
The funding will be directed toward rebuilding 15 damaged bridges and rehabilitating the 4.5-kilometre Kyarumba–Kisinga road, a key route for transportation in the region.
This confirmed case comes a year after the district’s mass yellow fever vaccination campaign, which aimed to cover 95% of eligible individuals aged 9 months to 60 years
Farmers, who rely on the route to transport their produce, have been particularly hard hit, with stockpiles of bananas, watermelons, and onions now stranded in Karusandara.
According to officials, three people were inside the house when the fire broke out. While two managed to escape, 29-year-old Musubaho Mugisha Adams tragically perished in the flames.
Nabasirye, whose index number was U0436/200, successfully finished her first paper and returned to the dormitory after evening preparations to rest.
King Mumbere was crowned 58 years ago but the Rwenzururu kingdom was only officially recognised by the government 15 years ago.
This destruction has severely impacted the daily lives of local residents, who now risk their safety by attempting to cross the unstable remains of the bridge.
State Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey Kabyanga, expressed regret over the lack of recognition for the victims.
Despite medical advancements and the availability of vaccines, rabies continues to pose a serious threat, especially in Africa, where it is endemic across nearly all countries.
In rural sub-counties such as Kyalhumba, Bwesumbu, Munkunyu, and Maliba, many girls aged 12 to 17 are being forced to drop out of school due to teenage pregnancies and early marriages.
The newly constructed pedestrian bridge is expected to transform lives in Bikone and surrounding areas.
The engineers have been tasked with identifying the root causes of the recurrent floods and are expected to submit a comprehensive report within a month.
