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Kagadi District
29 October 2025, 7:17 am
NIRA Official Arrested in Kagadi over Alleged Extortion of National ID Applicant…
By James Muhumuza Extortion is the practice of obtaining benefit through coercion. In most jurisdictions it is likely to constitute a criminal offence. Robbery is the simplest and most common form of extortion, although making unfounded threats in order to…
24 October 2025, 11:53 am
Grassroots action seen as crucial in Uganda’s climate fight, experts say
By James Muhumuza Uganda, a country whose economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, is increasingly feeling the devastating effects of climate change from erratic rainfall and rising temperatures to rampant deforestation and plastic pollution. Despite government initiatives to curb environmental…
27 May 2025, 6:25 pm
Kagadi launches tree planting campaign ahead of Gen. Muhoozi’s 51st birthday r…
By James Muhumuza Muhoozi Kainerugaba (born 24 April 1974) is a Ugandan military officer and the eldest child of President Yoweri Museveni. He serves as the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) and is the…
18 February 2025, 7:56 am
Global social entrepreneurs unite in Kagadi
By James Muhumuza Nourishment economies: Integrating social, environmental, and economic benefits Nourishment economies create a complete economic cycle by integrating social, environmental, and economic benefits. Nutrition serves as the common thread connecting people and soils, generating numerous value propositions. Social…
11 February 2025, 7:46 am
Gov’t unveils UGX 4.2B solar-powered water project in Kagadi
By James Muhumuza The provision of rural water supply and sanitation covers communities or villages with dispersed populations in settlements of up to 1,500 people, as well as Rural Growth Centres (RGCs) with populations ranging from 1,500 to 5,000. The…
4 February 2025, 7:20 am
Moderate turnout as Kagadi schools reopen for first term
By James Muhumuza Concerned parents are urging the government to take action and ensure that teachers fulfil their responsibilities to prevent disruptions to the academic calendar. Schools across Kagadi District recorded a moderate learner turnout as the first academic term…
30 January 2025, 7:59 am
Elderly in Kagadi receive SAGE grants to improve their livelihoods
By James Muhumuza SAGE is a social protection development strategy that targets senior citizens aged 80 years and above. However, in more vulnerable areas like the Karamoja region, the eligibility age is lowered to 60 years to enable beneficiaries to…
29 January 2025, 9:11 am
Kagadi boda boda riders hail Museveni’s loan plan
By James Muhumuza Both leaders emphasised the importance of direct engagement with local representatives to ensure the programme’s effectiveness and prevent potential mismanagement. Boda boda riders in Kagadi town council, Kagadi district, have welcomed the proposed loan scheme by the…
9 January 2025, 7:29 am
Business operators in Kagadi report post-festival slowdown in customer traffic
Business operators in Kagadi town council, Kagadi district, report that the situation has largely returned to normal following the holiday season, although they are experiencing a decline in customer traffic. The operators shared these observations yesterday during an interview with…
13 November 2024, 9:15 am
Kagadi LC3 chairpersons unite in appeal for support from minister Fred Byamukama
By James Muhumuza LC3 chairpersons from town councils and sub-counties in Kagadi district presented a joint memorandum to Fred Byamukama, the State Minister of Works and Transport, seeking support to address pressing challenges hindering socio-economic transformation in the district. The…