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The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and fisheries together with Kagadi District Production department has launched the distribution of 2,000 bags of Organic Mineral Fertilizer to 75 tea farmers in the District.

The launch was held at Muzizi tea estate in Kamusegu Bwikara sub county which is the leading tea producer and exporter in Uganda.

Organic Mineral Fertilizer contains essential soil nutrients that boost crop growth, improve quality and increase overall harvest yields.

Edward Birungi the Assistant Resident District Commissioner Kagadi launched the distribution exercise.

Others present was the NRM Chairperson Karukana Erukana Mpoza, operation wealth creation Coordinator Kagadi Col Sam Musinguzi, District Chairperson Elly Grad Tumusiime, Chief Administrative Officer James Luyimbazi, Secretary for production and Natural Resources Ataho Balisanyuka, District Production officer Dr Amanya James among others.

In his remarks the Chief Administrative Officer Kagadi James Luyimbazi said the fertilizer distribution is timely since it’s a rainy season and tasked farmers to utilise the opportunity for better and higher yields.

The District Chairperson Tumusiime Elly Gard noted transparency in farmer selection since it was done by the production department and verified by the District Internal Security Officer’s office.

Edward Birungi the Assistant Resident District Commissioner Kagadi hailed technical staff and urged them to guide farmers through out the application of the fertilizers.

Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja met a delegation from Kagadi District led by Woman MP Hon. Margaret Naziiwa Rujumba to discuss on key service delivery issues affecting Kagadi District.

The delegation raised concerns over service delivery, including poor road network, lack of wage bill, hospital upgrade, power extension and environmental protection.

The Premier took note of the concerns and pledged to follow up for improved service delivery in the district.

The meeting was also attended by RDC Caroline Muyambi Nashemeza, LCV Chairperson Ellyguard Tumusiime, District Speaker Vincent Semuga, Kagadi Town Mayor Kasaija Mugenyi, and other district leaders.

While Kagadi has transformed significantly since its creation in 2016 into a fast-growing commercial hub in Western Uganda, it still faces socio-economic, infrastructural and administrative challenges.

Enabel (the Belgian Development Agency) through the program dubbed “access to health care through saving for health” has today donated 5 motorcycles to 5Village Savings and Loan Associations in Kyenzige and Kiryanga sub counties in Kagadi District.

Enabel actively trains and supports community groups to set up dedicated health emergency funds with members saving small amounts to provide interest free loans for medical emergencies.

Among the beneficiary associations include Abeteraina farmers group, Tweyambe Farmers group, Kyabikamba motherland cartering group from Kiryanga and Nyabuhike womens group, Itahiro women group from Kyenzige Sub County.

The handover function which was held today at the Kagadi District Headquarters in Kagadi Town council, Kagadi District was presided over by the Deputy Resident District commissioner Kagadi Jeremy Namanya and attended by the Secretary for production, Trade and Natural Resources Ataho Balisanyuka and the Princpal Assistant Secretary Edward Bisangabasaija among other.

Jeremy Namanya the Deputy Resident District Commissioner Kagadi urged beneficiary to use the motorcycles for their intended purposes.

According to Sharon the Social protection expert Enabel says the project focuses on enhancing community mobility, health access, and economic growth for hard-to-reach communities in Kiryanga and Kyenzige Sub counties.

Kagadi District Local Government is currently conducting Lower local government performance assessments for FY 2025/2026.

The exercise aims at improving local Service Delivery, ensures Legal Compliance, boosts Financial Stewardship, builds Institutional Capacity among others.

The exercise which commenced on Monday 31^st August and ends on 7^th August 2026 is coordinated by the Planning unit and covering a total of 35 lower local governments including town councils and Sub counties.

The two clustered teams comprising of 10 technical staff from 12 department will cover areas regarding Parish Development funds, Planning and Budgeting, Revenue Mobilization and Administration, Financial Management, Human Resources Management for Improved Service Delivery

Other areas include Implementation and Execution, Environmental and Social Safeguards, (Pre-& Primary) Education services Management in public and private schools, Primary Health Care Services Management, Water & Environment Services Management, Urban Planning and Management and Production Services Management

Program to improve sexual reproductive health policy Environment in Uganda (PROMISE 11) in Uganda with funding from Danish Ministry of Foreign affairs implemented by Reproductive Health Uganda has phased out in Kagadi District.

Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) and its partners converged at People’s Hope Hotel in Kagadi for the celebration and official closure of a four-year Sexual and Reproductive Health project implemented in Rugashari Town council and Kyaterekera Subcounty.

The project was implemented by Reproductive Health Uganda in conjunction with Kagadi District Local Government and the Inter-Faith Network-Kagadi Chapter.

Speaking during the project closure, the Deputy Kagadi Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Yiga Martin Paul, underscored the need for a conducive environment for Sexual and Reproductive Health services and programs to thrive.

Yiga commended Reproductive Health Uganda for strengthening the capacity of district civil servants, including Community Development Officers and health workers, who have worked closely with the project throughout its implementation promising that the project will continue as it will be integrated district development plan.

RHU Director of Programmes Annet Kyarimpa Mugabe said the project mainly focused on reproductive health, climate change and live hood programs.

She said RHU promoted environmental conservation through activities such as tree planting, while also providing communities with information on family planning.

She has encouraged beneficiaries to continue using the skills they gained and share their knowledge with other community members.

Meanwhile, Namara Rozet, Secretary of Namirembe Women’s Group in Rugashari Town Council, said the project empowered women to understand and defend their rights, improve their livelihoods, and access reproductive health information.

The Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Kagadi, Namanya Jeremy, thanked RHU and its partners for providing reproductive health and climate-change services to communities in the district.

Namanya has urged beneficiaries to maintain the projects started under the programme and make good use of the skills they acquired.

Kagadi Resident District Commissioner Caroline Nanshemeza has commissioned a new x ray machine at Kagadi general hospital in Kagadi Town Council.

Nanshemeza has warned health workers against charging patients for government services, saying medical care should remain free.

 She urges health workers to serve the community with commitment and build a good reputation.

Senior Hospital Administrator Simon Peter Tumusiime says the lack of an X-ray machine affected service delivery, forcing patients to seek the service from other health facilities.

He says the new machine is already operational, with more than eight patients having received services so far.

Tumusiime has encouraged residents to use the free X-ray services at the hospital.

Meanwhile, Kagadi District LC5 Chairperson Elly Guard Tumusiime has called on the hospital management to ensure the new X-ray machine remains functional to continue serving the people.

The State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs Jenipher Namuyangu has commissioned the distribution of 500 iron sheets and 35 sewing machines to 19 groups to different beneficiaries in Kagadi District.

The function which was graced by the Retired Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese  Nathan Kyamanywa and the district leadership was today held in the District council hall at the District headquarters in Kagadi town council.

Among the beneficiary schools include Bwikara SSS which has been allocated 200 iron sheets, Kihemba Primary school 100 iron sheets while Bishop Kyamanwa Senior secondary school has been allocated 200 iron sheets.

In the same development Go Green Nursey bed and Twimukye Womens group Nursey bed in Kyenzige and Burora sub counties respectively received 18m in a bid to boost their financial capacities  

Namuyangu says that initiative aims at boosting the economy by increasing prosperity, reducing poverty, and improving quality of life by enhancing household income among the people of Kagadi.

She added that Bunyoro Affairs will keep supplementing the Presidential Zonal Industrial hub initiative by supporting several micro projects aimed at improving homestead income generation in the region.

The Chief Administrative Officer Kagadi Epodoi Pauline Opio highlighted that the district has since 2020 received 206m benefiting 70 groups, 2300 iron sheets to 15 schools and 7 churches, 20 heifers from Office of Prime Minister (OPM), under the Ministry of Bunyoro Affairs.

Pauline added that the program has accelerated development through eradication of poverty among the youth, reduction in crime and created employment opportunities to beneficiary groups

The District Chairperson Ndibwami B Yosia stressed the need for affirmative action to Kagadi district in terms of resource allocation given its size and population.

Kagadi District leadership has commissioned 4 projects under Education Department worth 588 million shillings under the School Facilities Grant (SFG) constructed in FY 2025/2026.

The projects include construction of two classroom block, a staffroom and water tank of 5000 litres, and a five stance VIP Latrine at Ngara, Rwendahi, St Paul Nyamigisa and Igwanjura primary schools in Kagadi District.

The construction of two classroom block, a staffroom and water tank of 5000 litres costed a total of 115million shillings while 5 stance VIP latrine costed a total of 32 million at each of the four-government aided primary schools.

The Deputy Resident District Commissioner Kagadi Jeremy Namanya while addressing the public urged school headteachers to desist from charging schools fees for UPE and USE programs since it undermines the government policy.

He further noted that the act undermines the core objective of providing free, accessible education for all, particularly for children from low-income families, increase School Dropouts.

Epodoi Pauline Opio the Chief Administrative Officer urged stakeholder in ensuring community participation during the process of project implementation to ensure sustainability, foster a sense of ownership, and align projects with actual community needs.

The District Chairperson Ndibwami B Yosia cautioned school management on ensuring operation and maintenance of government projects to maximize asset lifespan, and safety

Ngara Primary school located in Kyanaisoke was contracted to Karukana Enterprises LTD, Igwanjura Primary school to Shapam Holding Ltd, Rwendahi Primary school to Sasali Contractors Ltd while St Paul Nyamigisa Primary school contracted to Krut investment U Ltd.

School management committees, PTA members Teachers, Parents expressed gratitude and pledged to uplift education standards in the district through fulfilling their obligation as far as child education is concerned 

The function was attended by District Speaker Muwonge Magezi, District Executive committee members, Ag District Engineer Bukenya Robert, Ag District Education Officer Beatrice Mbabazi, PTA, SMC, Media, Parents and community members. 

A total of 50.070,458,000 Draft Budget Estimates, Annual work plan and other mandatory policy Documents for Kagadi District Local Government for FY 2026-2027, have been laid before Kagadi District council for further scrutiny and review. 

The draft budget highlighted key areas in infrastructure, education, agriculture, and healthcare among others.

The motion was presented by the Secretary for Finance, Planning, Administration and investment Magezi Jamadah Francis during a council sitting held today 24th /03/2026 at JW Kate Hotel Conference Center in Kagadi Town Council.

The Council Sitting was presided over by Rt.Hon.Magezi Muwonge the District Speaker.

Upon review and scrutiny, the draft budget will be approved in the subsequent council sitting scheduled for 7th/May 2026.

Other mandatory documents laid before council included  Revenue enhancement Plan, Recruitment Plan, Capacity Building Plan, Procurement and Disposal Plan, Operations and Maintenance Plan, Disaster Preparedness plan.

Vincent Kyaligonza the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Kagadi urged political leaders in the district to support the government in sensitising the public about the operations of the PDM programme and the need to ensure its effectiveness as a revolving fund.

He added that  Parish Development Model (PDM) loans begin expiring, marking the start of the recovery phase for funds disbursed and urged beneficiaries to repay the funds to keep the revolving fund active.

In his address the District Chairperson Ndibwami B Yosia informed members that there has been a steady progress in project implementation for FY 2025-2026.

He further said the district has developed a plan to commission and handover all complete projects for community use.

Kagadi District and Building tomorrow a community-powered organization have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that launches a five -year, renewable partnership aimed at improving the quality of Education in Kagadi District.

The agreement was signed today Monday, 23 February 2026, during an inception meeting by Assistant Resident District Commissioner Kagadi Edward Birungi, The Deputy Chief Administrative officer Kagadi Vincent Kyaligonza and Robert Sekadde the Country Director Building tomorrow at Kagadi community Hall in Kagadi ton council.

Among the core focus area include improving student learning outcomes, capacity building of School Management Committees (SMC) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Inclusive, quality education for all children among others.

Building Tomorrow is a community-powered organization that harnesses the potential of local change-makers to connect learners in East Africa with transformational education programs.

The Assistant Resident District Commissioner Kagadi Edward Birungi urged Building tomorrow officials to extend services as agreed in the Memorandum of understanding and pledged total support during the project implementation.

Vincent Ssemuga the Vice Chairperson Kagadi, urged stakeholder to, ensure monitoring of the project by addressing concerns before they escalate.

Vincent Kyaligonza Deputy Chief Administrative officer Kagadi, is optimistic that the project will ensure quality education in the District.