Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Kazo District have received bicycles donated by Buffalo Bicycles Uganda Limited. The initiative underscores the company’s ongoing partnership and collaboration with the Ministry of Health to enhance mobility and service delivery at the grassroots level.

Community Health Workers are vital frontline public health officers who serve as crucial links between communities and formal healthcare systems. They are typically members of the communities they serve chosen by local organizations or residents to provide essential health services, health education and support.

Robert Okello, the Manager of Buffalo Bicycles Uganda Limited emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting the Ministry of Health’s efforts. “We are proud to support the Ministry of Health by providing transport for community health extension workers to reach more people effectively,” he stated.

The event was attended by local leaders including Capt. Kakooza Yahaya, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kazo District, who urged the community health extension workers to serve diligently and demonstrate patriotism in their duties. “Your dedication is vital to improving the health and well-being of our residents. Serve with commitment and pride,” Captain Kakooza urged.

Hon. Dan Atwijukyire Kimosho, Member of Parliament for Kazo County also addressed the workers emphasizing their critical role in health promotion and disease prevention. “It is essential that community health extension workers work closely with residents helping them recognize the importance of health initiatives to improve the overall health sector performance in Kazo District,” he said.

Hon. Kimosho urged the health workers to cooperate, stay focused on their responsibilities and put in greater effort to make a tangible difference in the lives of the people they serve.

This donation is expected to significantly enhance the mobility of community health workers, enabling them to reach remote and underserved areas more efficiently, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes in Kazo District.

Hon. Jovanice Rwenduru Twinobusingye, the incumbent Woman Member of Parliament for Kiruhura district has pledged to accomplish unprecedented development projects in the district during her next political term if entrusted with the mandate in the upcoming 2026 general elections.

Speaking to her supporters yesterday after returning from Kampala where she was officially nominated to contest for the Kiruhura district Woman Member of Parliament seat. Rwenduru expressed confidence in her ability to deliver more services. She highlighted her current achievements which include financial support to local churches, schools and announced plans to address health sector challenges in the district.”I have already contributed to community development through supporting our churches and schools financially. In the next term, I will focus more on improving healthcare services,” she stated.

She also visited Kashongi County at Kashongi Trading Centre where she supported boda boda riders and local schools and appealed for continued support and votes to enable her to fulfill her promises.

During her visit, the lawmaker revealed specific development projects planned for Kashongi including the construction of a Health Center IV, provision of scholarships, support through the Parish Development Model (PDM) and the extension of electricity and water services.

In her campaign trail across Kiruhura district, she covered approximately 21 areas starting from Kaguta Road, Nyakahita, Akaget Ekyapa and Sanga among others. She engaged with residents, outlining her development agenda.

Supporters and residents expressed their confidence in her leadership, promising to rally behind her during the upcoming elections, confident that she will continue to serve their interests effectively.

Residents and business operators in Kazo Town Council have been grappling with persistent and untimely power outages. This has come at the time of transition from Umeme, a power supplying company that operated in the country for 20 years to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company following a concession agreement and the return of electricity distribution to government control. This has brought about new challenges for the community.

Business operators and residents in Kazo have expressed growing concerns over unstable power supply which has adversely affected their livelihoods. Tusiime Moses who runs a welding business expressed unhappiness about unreliable electricity noting that frequent outages cause delays and erode customer trust. “We are losing trust from our customers because we don’t finish our work within the scheduled time due to the on-and-off power,” he explained.

Sali Ismail, owner of a coffee hulling machine made an appealed to the government for urgent intervention emphasizing the critical role of stable electricity in supporting his business and feeding his family. “We are facing electricity disruptions that affect our businesses, which are vital for feeding our families and paying school fees. We call upon the government to address this issue,” he urged.

Nicholas Akampa, a salon operator expressed deep concern. “It becomes difficult to serve clients efficiently because of unstable electricity and we are tired of this situation,” he said.

The community’s repeated calls for government action underscore the urgent need for a reliable power supply. As the outages continue, they hinder economic activities and impact the daily lives of residents in Kazo calling for swift measures to restore stability to the electricity distribution system.

Police in Sheema District are investigating a murder case involving strangulation that occurred yesterday in Kahama cell, Rushozi ward, Kabwohe Division.

According to Apollo Tayebwa, the Acting Greater Bushenyi Police Spokesperson, the victim has been identified as 67-year-old Jane Tindimubona a resident of the area. Preliminary reports indicate that an unidentified man whose face was covered was seen by a family member choking the deceased inside her home before fleeing the scene.

The police have recovered the body and transported it to Kabwohe Health Centre IV for a post-mortem examination. Authorities have launched investigations to identify and apprehend the suspect. More details will be released as the inquiry continues.

Arts teachers under their umbrella Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers Union (UPHTU) have escalated their ongoing strike over inadequate remuneration and significant salary disparities compared to their science counterparts.

The teachers officially suspended classroom activities on May 22, 2025 citing continued marginalization by the government. Their protests reached a peak on June 12, 2025 when they demonstrated in the streets of Kabwohe Town in Sheema Municipality calling for urgent government intervention.

According to Ahebwa Enock, UPHTU chairperson for Sheema District, arts teachers have received only a 26% salary increase, a stark contrast to the 76% increment awarded to science teachers. During the demonstration, the teachers resolved to remain at home and abstain from all school-related duties including teaching, coaching sports and training students in music, dance and drama (MDD) until their demands are addressed.

“Our members have been sidelined for too long. We need fair treatment and equal pay to motivate our arts educators and ensure quality education for our students.”

The teachers also demanded that the government improve salaries for non-teaching staff such as school cooks, secretaries, bursars and librarians, emphasizing the vital roles these support staff play in daily school operations.

Musokye Henry, UPHTU’s Publicity Secretary in Sheema District, voiced frustration over the government’s failure to honor the 2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement which stipulated phased salary increases for teachers. He also highlighted the emotional toll the ongoing strike has taken on students especially those pursuing arts subjects who now face an uncertain academic future.

As the strike continues, stakeholders await a government response to address these grievances and restore normalcy in Sheema’s schools.

Police in Rubirizi district are investigating a high-profile robbery case involving a local businessman who claims to have been robbed of Shs500million by masked assailants.

According to the Greater Bushenyi Regional Acting Police Spokesperson, SP Apollo Tayebwa, the suspect, identified as Kiiza Robert, 38, a Mufumbira from Buhera Central, Nyakashaaru Ward in Rubirizi Town Council was detained on June 11, 2025 after inconsistencies emerged in his account of the incident.

Kiiza reportedly told police that on June 9, 2025, at around 4:00 p.m.was ambushed by four unidentified masked men while traveling in an omnibus vehicle locally known as a drone near Enkombe Forest in Rubirizi District. He claimed that the assailants robbed him of the Shs500 million he was transporting to Ishaka-Bushenyi where he planned to spend the night before depositing the money the following day.

However, during police investigations, detectives identified several discrepancies in Kiiza’s statements, prompting their immediate action. He was detained for further questioning, and a search of his belongings yielded Shs118,025,000 in cash, which has been secured as part of the ongoing probe.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the recovered money is related to the alleged robbery or if other motives are at play.

Police in Kanungu district are investigating the mysterious death of Ian Kwikiriza, 21, a casual labourer and resident of Kembeho Cell, Kashuri Parish, Kambuga Sub County.

According to reports, the incident occurred on June 11, 2025 at approximately 11:30 a.m. when Vicencio Mbonimpa, a local resident, received a phone call from Kenneth Turinawe who informed him that goats were still at home and that the person responsible for herding them was not attending to them.

Turinawe with his mother went to check on Kwikiriza at his residence and found him still sleeping inside. Noticing this was unusual they knocked on the door which was locked from the inside. When there was no response, they forced entry into the house and discovered Ian lying face down on his mattress.

The duo immediately informed Kwikiriza’s employer, Mbonimpa who then reported the matter to local authorities.

The Kigezi region police spokesperson, Elly Mate confirmed this revealing that during scene inspection, authorities found a small bottle labeled “Striker,” a pesticide, near Kwikiriza’s bed, along with vomit on the mattress which raised suspicions that the death may have been self-inflicted.

Following a postmortem carried out at Kihihi health Centre IV,Akampurira’s body was handed over to his family for burial

The police have not yet issued an official statement regarding the cause of death, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

Police in Kisoro district have arrested 24-year-old Andrew Kwizera in connection with the murder of his mother, Molly Nyirabirihanze,72. The incident occurred during the night of June 11, 2025, at their residence in Rukoro village, Rukoro ward, Kyanika town council.

It is alleged that on the night of the incident, a domestic dispute erupted between Kwizera and his wife. During the altercation, the suspect’s mother intervened to rescue her daughter-in-law. According to reports, as she approached to assist, Kwizera picked up a stick and struck her on the head causing deep injuries and significant bleeding which likely led to her death.

Elly Mate, the Police spokesperson for Kigezi region confirmed the incident and revealed that police has registered a murder case and responded promptly to the scene. The crime scene was visited, processed, and documented. ”Eye witnesses recorded statements and the murder weapon; a blood-stained wooden stickwas recovered as evidence. The deceased’s body was transported to Kisoro Hospital for a postmortem examination and was subsequently handed over to relatives for a proper burial”.