Community
31 October 2025, 10:56 am
The scars of Kiteezi: A mental health crisis
Byamukama Alozious When the Kiteezi landfill collapsed in early August 2024, it buried more than homes and lives, it buried the peace of an entire community. Over 30 people died, and thousands were left homeless. Months later, the physical wounds…
31 October 2025, 9:23 am
Locals contribute to harsh weather-Agriculturalist
By Barbra Muhindo, Climate change has greatly affected the development and livelihoods of many people in Kasese District, leading to frequent floods, loss of crops, destruction of property, and increased poverty levels. Mr. Asanairi Bukanywa, the Kasese Municipal extension officer,…
22 October 2025, 3:43 pm
Land boundaries opened on Kibaale national park
By Kyamanduma Patrick Boundary opening on disputed land which is part of Kibaale national Park on the popular Kyabatukura land. The exercise to reopen boundaries of the disputed Kyabatukura land in Ibuga village, Kitswamba subcounty in Kasese district, has been…
11 October 2025, 4:05 pm
Akina Mama wa Afrika ends five-year project that empowered youth on SRHR
By Annet Nakato. Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) has successfully concluded its five-year Make Way Project, which aimed to help young people better understand and access sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through an intersectional approach. The project was…
23 September 2025, 1:28 pm
Lions threaten locals in Kanyangeya main cell in Kasese Municipality
By Kyamanduma Patrick, Residents are living in fear over stray wild animals attacking them in Kasese Municipality. The continued invasion of wild Animals from Queen Elizabeth National Park to residents of Kanyangeya Main cell in Kasese Municipality has left locals…
23 September 2025, 9:10 am
Pader Records Over 1,100 Teenage Pregnancies In Six Months
By Otim Moses Pader District has registered 1,150 teenage pregnancies in just the first half of 2025. The alarming figures were presented by Mr. Okidi Festo, the District Community Development Officer, during the Adolescent Health Committee meeting organized by ADRA…
22 September 2025, 21:28
Bishop Robert Muhiirwa commissions Katalyeba jubilee house in Kamwenge
By Collins Ainomugisha The commissioning of this commercial house that marked a significant milestone, came a day before Bisozi Catholic Parish celebrated Silver Jubilee since its establishment 25 years ago The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr.…
19 September 2025, 15:40
Mpara boda boda wrangles spark calls for fresh leadership election
By Kyalisima Asuman The Boda boda fraternity of Mpara town council in Kyegegwa district, are set to go into fresh election of new leadership as one of the resolutions reached to end the outstanding conflict between Kazigaba Yolokamu who is…
16 September 2025, 10:10 am
Lt. Col. Mugarura cautions Karamoja communities against poaching
The Commander 405 Brigade in Nakapelimoru subcounty, Kotido district, Lt. Col. Gaston Mugarura, has issued a stern warning to the locals bordering game reserves and national parks to desist from poaching. Despite efforts by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and…
10 September 2025, 2:34 pm
Diana Nkamusiima, breaking barriers, empowering women in football in Kigezi
By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 radio programmeThe radio programme airs every Saturday | 🕐 3:30pm – 5:00 pm. In this episode of Her Story 256, we feature Diana Nkamusiima, founder and CEO of the Kigezi Women Football Tournament, who…