Mbarara, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Hundreds of veterinarians and veterinary paraprofessionals have converged on Mbarara City as the Uganda Veterinary Association ( UVA) hosts activities in the run up to their Annual General Meeting (AGM). The annual pre-AGM events started today, with thousands of farmers trained in poultry, piggery …
Read More »Archdiocese of Mbarara community rallies for multipurpose building at Rubaga
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA) community on November 24th, gathered for a successful fundraiser to support completing their much-anticipated multipurpose building in Rubaga. The event brought together parishioners, friends, and well-wishers who generously contributed to this ambitious project. Once completed, the multipurpose building …
Read More »Mbarara city to enforce resolution on sale of substandard plots
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara City Council councillors have tasked the technical team to enforce the resolution on substandard plots sold within the city. In the recent council sitting the city councilors passed a resolution banning the sale of substandard plots. The plots cited include those measuring 20 …
Read More »Mbarara Catholics set example by providing health, education and legal support to Ugandans
How Kampala Based Catholics from Mbarara Archdiocese Collectively Impact Livelihood Mbararaf, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Collective efforts put up by the Catholic faithful who stay in Kampala but originate from the Mbarara Archdiocese have continued to have a lasting impact on the lives of fellow diocesans back home. This …
Read More »AMDA reports on comprehensive development initiatives at Caravan partners appreciation breakfast
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA) presented a comprehensive report on its 10th Caravan activities showcasing the organisation’s significant impact on various sectors in Western Uganda. The report which was unveiled on October 18th at Silver Springs Bugolobi at a breakfast meeting in recognition of …
Read More »Mbarara hospital nurse found dead in River Rwizi
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Rwizi Region have retrieved the body of a woman believed to be Judith Kyarisima , a senior midwife at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, who went missing last week. Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi Region Police spokesperson, stated that Kyarisima, 50, the wife …
Read More »Mbarara to host Uganda Veterinary Association AGM and exhibition
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the second time in three years, the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) AGM, exhibition and symposium will be held in the cattle corridor. The theme this year is ” Veterinarian’s role in health and wealth creation.” Hundreds of veterinarians, veterinary paraprofessionals, and thousands of livestock …
Read More »Up to 70% of Ankole traders yet to get onto E-business platforms
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ankole traders have voiced concern about their limited knowledge of E-business, which they believe is hindering their growth and competitive edge compared to other traders across the country. Fred Kimbareba, the President of the Mbarara Small Manufacturers Association, expressed that E-business technology has not …
Read More »Most of Museveni money for Mbarara SACCO vanishes
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An audit report on the operations of Mbarara Central Market Vendors Savings Cooperative Society has found that part of the money donated by President Yoweri Museveni can not be traced. The SACCO received sixty million shillings from the president as a donation for startup …
Read More »Police arrest five in Mbarara for vandalising street lights, water meters
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Mbarara City have arrested five people for vandalizing street lights and water meters. The suspects were arrested during different operations that started on Thursday in the areas of Kiyanja, and Mandela cells in Kamukuzi Ward, Mbarara City South Division. Samson Kasasira the Rwizi …
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