Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 508 water sources have broken down in Nakaseke and Nakasongola districts, heightening a water crisis in one of the country’s water-stressed regions. According to the Auditor-General Report for the financial year 2018/19, a review of the quarterly reports and interview with the …
Read More »Nakaseke reaps better results after intensifying pressure on teachers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pressure piled on headteachers and teachers across schools in Nakaseke district has significantly led to an improvement in the performance of learners. Area leaders attributed this to the performance as seen in the recently released Primary Leaving Examinations results. According to the Uganda National Examination …
Read More »UPDF join residents to construct Nakaseke health center
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Defense Forces have taken over construction of Biddabugya health center 3 in Nakaseke district as part of activities to mark Tarehe Sita anniversary . In 2016, residents of Kasangombe sub county in Nakaseke embarked on a community lead project to construct a new …
Read More »Uganda Red Cross resumes operations in Luweero
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Red Cross Society-URCS has resumed operations in Luweero and Nakaseke districts exciting members of the community. URCS suspended operations in Luweero in 2015 after their staff and volunteers abandoned work over lack of funds. The Society’s Office located in Kasana market zone …
Read More »Museveni endorses creation of Semuto-Kapeeka municipality
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has okayed the creation of Semuto –Kapeeka municipality in Nakaseke district, saying it will encourage effective planning for an industrial center. According to Local Government Act, the conditions for creation of municipality include the capacity to meet the cost of service …
Read More »3.5 million Ugandans face starvation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 3.5 million people in Karamoja and the cattle corridor areas of Nakaseke and Nakasongola districts are at the verge of starvation due to weather vagaries that have affected their harvest. The situation is equally dire in the areas of Teso, Bukedea, and …
Read More »Health minister Opendi to brief parliament on Congo Fever threat
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister of Health Sarah Opendi has refuted reports that the Crimean haemorrhagic fever, also known as ‘Congo fever’, is ravaging Nakaseke district. She will on Thursday afternoon give a detailed report to parliament. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah instructed the Ministry of …
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