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Kagadi district local government has launched the construction of a 25 kilometer Namilyango-Nyankoma-Buraza-Mpeefu Ya Sande-Kobushera road that will cost 140M shillings.

The launching exercise was presided over by Kagadi Deputy Resident District Commissioner Jeremy Namanya  held at Kikunyu trading centre in Mairiwe sub county.

The road project will connect five lower local government of Kagadi, Galiboleka. Mairiwe, Mpeefu Ya sande town council and Mpeefu Sub County.

Upon completion, the project will drive economic growth by connecting producers to markets, facilitating trade, and reducing transportation costs, provide crucial social access to education, healthcare, and jobs, while enabling door-to-door transportation of goods and people.

Namanya urged residents to embrace commercial agriculture to increase food production and improve their homestead incomes.

He further cautioned parents to school drops outs which result to early marriages and pregnancies.

Charles Byaruhanga the superintendent of works explained that busy clearing, Grading, Gravelling, Filling, Stone pitching and culvert installation are some of the crucial planned activities contained in the Bills of Qualities.

He further urged residents to support the project by offering murrum for the project.

The District Chairperson noted that several roads have been worked on during his term of office and re-echoed on peace and security is one of the key fundaments of development.

He appeals to residents to ensure regular maintenance of the road through community service drives.

Meanwhile, residents commended the district leadership for the project which was last rehabilitated in 2021/2022 financial year.

The Resident District Commissioner Kagadi Carolyn Kashaija Muyambi Nashemeza  has today handed over brand new Toyata Hilux Registration Number UG 34000-81 to the office of the District Chairperson.

The vehicle was received by the District Chairperson Ndibwami B Yosia at the District Headquarters in Kagadi Town council.  

The Ministry of Local Government recently handed over 176 new vehicles to local leaders, including 135 District Chairpersons, 10 City Mayors, and 31 Municipal Leaders.

This initiative, part of a pledge by President Museveni, aims to enhance the capacity of local governments to monitor government programs and improve service delivery.

While presiding over the function Carolyn noted that it was long overdue since the office of the District Chairperson lacked transport means to monitor the implementation of government programs and emphasized on proper and transparent use.  

Epodoi Pauline Opio the Chief Administrative Officer Kagadi said the vehicle will be managed under the district fleet management Policy as well as guild lines issued by the Ministry of local government.

District Chairperson Kagadi Ndibwami B Yosia is optimistic that with reliable transport means there will be effective monitoring and supervision of government programs and ensuring value for money.

The function was attended by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner Kagadi Jeremy Namanya, Ag District Engineer Robert Bukenya, Media among others.

The State Minister of Public service Mary Grace Mugasa who doubles as the Chief Campaign Manager NRM  Bunyoro Sub region has today held a massive campaign rally at Kamina landing site in Ndaiga Sub County Kagadi District in preparation for the forthcoming National elections 2026.

Mugasa was accompanied by the UPDF Joint Chief of Staff Major General Leopold Eric Kyanda who is also the Deputy Cluster commander Bunyoro Sub region.

The District Chairperson Kagadi Ndibwami B Yosia highlighted the pressing needs affecting Ndaiga subcounty which including tarmacking of Muhooro-Ndaiga road, upgrading of Ndaiga HCII to HCIII, Construction of Ndaiga Seed secondary school among others.

Mugasa assured Local Government leaders and stakeholders that the NRM government is committed to support local governments in order to achieve 2040 agenda through improved service delivery to the people.

She further warned that the use of illegal fishing practices like illegal nets, smuggling of immature fish continue to endanger Uganda’s aquatic resources.

The UPDF joint of staff Maj General leopold Kyanda has vowed to address persistent challenges being faced by fishing communities ranging from constant attacks from Congolese militias, corruption, lack of alternative sources of income, illegal fishing among other.

He added that peace and security will foster development in the region.

The meeting was attended by Various stakeholders including   Lt. Col. Mercy Tukahirwa the commander Fisheries Protection Unit, Member of Parliament Buyaga West Barnabas Tinkasimire, RDC Kagadi Carolyn Kashaija Nashemeza, DISO Mwiranda Wilson Principal Fisheries Officer Kagadi Gwazo Francis among others.

A total of 61 youth from Kagadi District were recruited into the Uganda People’s Defence Force an exercise which was held at Kagadi District headquarters.

During scrutiny 13 were arrested and handed over to Police on allegations of submitting fake academic papers.

Captain Wilson Kato Agaba, the Public Relations Officer for UPDF Recruitment Team Five in charge of the Bunyoro Sub-region, confirmed the development

Out of 88 candidates shortlisted, 78 turned up for the recruitment. Of these, 61 successfully passed medical examinations and presented valid academic credentials, including only four females.

Thirteen were arrested for presenting forged academic documents, two were disqualified due to ringworm infections, and another two were found to be above the required age limit

Captain Wilson commended the overall health of Kagadi’s youth, noting that most were free from serious illnesses such as HIV/Aids.

He encouraged those who did not succeed to prepare and apply again in the next recruitment phase.

Meanwhile, Kagadi Resident District Commissioner Caroline Nashemeza Muyambi applauded the youth for their interest in serving under the NRM government.

She urged the new recruits to maintain discipline and commitment in their military careers.

Kagadi District Council has unanimously resolved to rename two government infrastructure projects in Greater Rugashali in honor of the late councillor Oliver Namukisa, who represented Kyakabadiima and Burora Sub-counties.

Namukisa passed away on Tuesday, July 29, at Kagadi General Hospital due to complications from diabetes and high blood pressure.

The decision was made during an extraordinary council session held at the district headquarters and chaired by District Speaker Magezi Muwonge.

The session was convened to pay tribute to Namukisa’s significant contributions to the development of Kagadi District.

As part of the resolution, the council agreed to rename one classroom block at Kyakabadiima Primary School and the Kyakabadiima–Kituugu–Nyamigisa–Burora–Kayembe–Nguse road in her memory.

District Chairperson Ndibwami B. Yosia reassured council members of the full maintenance of these infrastructures, emphasizing their significance as they traverse areas formerly represented by the late Namukisa.

Council members, including Speaker Magezi Muwonge, praised Namukisa’s role in the creation of Kagadi District and her leadership in championing women’s rights and upholding cultural values.

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Vicente Kyaligonza, representing the CAO, described the deceased as a promoter of peace and community development during her reign of service.

He hailed her as an exemplary leader dedicated to the district’s progress.

Woman Member of Parliament Janepher Kyomuhendo Mbabazi eulogized the late Namukisa as a pillar of leadership, a mother to all, and a woman of integrity. She called on fellow leaders to carry forward her legacy of service and commitment.

Kagadi district local government has approved a supplementary budget of Two billion, One hundred fifty-seven million, nine hundred thirty-six thousand and seven hundred shillings (2,157,936,700UGX) for enhancement of staff salaries.

The council sitting that was chaired by deputy speaker Amos Ssebuliba was held on 26th Feb 2025 at URDT Multi-purpose hall in Kagadi town council Kagadi district.

The motion was presented to the council by Magezi Jamada Francis, the secretary for finance also the male councillor for Kabamba Sub-County.

Magezi says the funds will facilitate the enhancement of salaries for staff in the education, health, production and administration sectors.

A breakdown of the allocations includes, shs 314,477,304M for enhanced salaries of health workers , 1,389,415,312M shs for payment of wages in administration department, 161,462,036M, for science head teachers’ salaries and 292,482,048M shillings for production staff.

The council session also approved a supplementary budget of 7.1M shillings from the ministry of Agriculture that will facilitate the vaccination of livestock against foot and mouth disease.

Government has today launched the construction of a solar powered piped water project in the sub-counties of Kicucura and Kabamba, Buyaga East Kagadi district with funding from the World Bank.

The project will cost 4.2 Bn shillings and the construction works undertaken by Global Applied Technologies Consult Limited (GAT) will last for 12 months.

The officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment first held a meeting with stakeholders and contractor Global Applied Technologies Consult Limited (GAT) at Kagadi district council hall,before heading to construction sites in Kabamba and Kicucura Sub-Counties for the launch.

Ziraba Peter the Ssecretary for Health and Education urged the contractors to cooperate with the local leaders and the community if they are to make their work a success.

James Sseguya an Engineer from Ministry of water and Environment highlighted that the project in Bugwara will cover most villages whereas in Kabamba it will benefit 4 villages

He urges the leaders to support the engineers and asked residents to give them access to their work sites.

Leonard Mugisa the representative of the contractor explained that they are ready to start works 06^th Dec 2024 as per commencement letter.

Kagadi District Local Government has officially handed over the Kinyakairu piped water system to Midwestern Umbrella of Water and Sanitation for proper maintenance.

The handed over function was held at Kinyakairu Primary School in Kabamba Sub county.

Kinyakairu piped water system, was constructed by World Vision at a cost of shs 830 million

Robert Bukenya the Ag District Engineer revealed that the system will be extended to other areas by Midwestern Umbrella.

Resident District Commissioner Lillian Ruteraho urged residents to work with the umbrella to sustain the water system and improve sanitation to prevent diseases.

Engineer Amon Rwakiza, Cluster Manager for Bunyoro Region, asked for cooperation from residents for the sustainability of the water system.

He announced plans to extend the piped water to other areas, with affordable pricing of shs 100 per jerrycan in public places and shs 2,290 for 50 jerrycans in private connections using an electronic payment system.

Residents of Kinyakairu commended World Vision for providing access to safe water.

The Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) has initiated a transformative legal aid project titled the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Kagadi district aimed at enhancing access to justice and combating crime. The project was officially launched this afternoon at the Kagadi district council hall in Kagadi town council by the Kagadi Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Lillian Ruteraho

UNODC, renowned globally for its efforts against illicit drugs and international crime, is spearheading this initiative in partnership with the Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET).

The project aims to bolster court administration, increase access to legal aid services for vulnerable groups, and prevent crime among youth, among other objectives.

Dr. Sylvia Namubiru the Executive Director of LASPNET, noted that the new Project is rolled out across 20 districts in Uganda, including Kakumiro, Kibaale, and now Kagadi.

The five-year project, which commenced in 2022 and runs through 2027, seeks to address systemic challenges in the justice system.

Speaking at the launch, RDC Lillian Ruteraho emphasized the importance of integrity in project implementation.

She cautioned against corruption that could undermine its impact.

Ndibwami B Yosia, the Kagadi District Lc5 Chairperson, welcomed the initiative.

He highlighted its potential to provide crucial legal support to prisoners who previously lacked access to legal representation due to its provision of free legal services.

Following the launch, project implementers donated 12 bicycles and 12 riding jackets to aid in logistical support for district agents tasked with project implementation.