Kisoro District has received 75,000 measles vaccine doses from the @nmsuganda ahead of the nationwide immunization campaign scheduled for Oct 1–5.
Health officials warn of legal action against anyone who discourages parents from vaccinating their children.
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Rt Hon @JoelSsenyonyi: We need to provide facilitation for these medical interns; there are about 2,000 of them and for a bare minimum of UGX 1 million, that's about UGX 24 billion per year, the government can find this money without a doubt.
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While meeting journalists from Western Uganda, Mr @OdrekRwabwogo, the Chairman @paceidug, urged them to focus on issues that matter. "Investigate farmers' earnings, export challenges, value addition, cold chain use, extension services & agricultural infrastructure." @MAAIF_Uganda
NGOs, @UNICEFUganda, @CDFUUG & the @MinofHealthUG are meeting Kisoro stakeholders to strengthen Ebola prevention. Leaders have been urged to educate communities, stressing the fight against Ebola isn't over and everyone must continue observing preventive measures.
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Kisoro @PoliceUg arrests 4 suspects over theft of mosquito nets from Nyakabande Sub County headquarters.
These are Nyiransaba Rose, Nyiravuganeza Ansila, Nyiramutuzo Berina & Dukuze Perepetua. They are detained at Kisoro CPS and are expected to appear in court.
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The Ministry of @min_waterUg has officially handed over Echuya Forest Reserve to @ugwildlife to pave the way for its upgrade into a national park.
UWA says it is awaiting Parliament's approval to gazette the area, a process expected to take about six months.
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Kisoro District has handed over 2 motorcycles worth over UGX 30 million to agricultural extension workers in Bukimbiri and Nyundo sub-counties to improve extension services and farmer support.
District officials urged the officers to only use the motorcycles for official duties.
The @MinofHealthUG has distributed 142 tablets to Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Kisoro District to improve community healthcare services.
These are undergoing training on how to use the devices to capture health data more efficiently.
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Before assuming office, @KisoroG Deputy RDC, Dan Ndikumwami, has warned newly elected LC1 chairpersons against illegally settling strangers in villages, misusing official village stamps, excessive alcohol consumption, and compromising their integrity.
This Thursday, Mr Kabugo Deo, who has served as Deputy CAO @KisoroG for the last 3 months, handed over office to the PACAO Mr. Rukundo Manasseh.
Mr. Kabugo has been transferred to @AruaDistrict as Acting CAO.
His replacement has not yet been communicated.
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Voters of Gapfurizo, Nyarubuye S/C, have accused the @UgandaEC of refusing to repeat the LC1 election, yet Tuesday's election was conducted without the official voters' register. The contest was between Habumuremyi Maxima "Magisi" (NRM) and Bizimana Steven Kabaliga (Independent).
Voting in 8 villages where LC1 elections were postponed was conducted today, says Kigezi Police. They are Gihuyaga & Gahunga in Murora Sub-county, Gakenkye in Mupaka Town Council, Ndego in Nyarusiza, Burunga in Muramba, Kateriteri in Bukimbiri, Kisunyu and Rwamashenyi in Nyanamo.
Street vendors in Kisoro have been ordered to stop operating on roadsides and return to designated market premises. This was during a vendors' meeting attended by a State House Presidential Advisor, aims to improve order, promote fair trade & boost business for legit vendors.
Uganda has officially declared an end to the Ebola outbreak after completing the required surveillance period without recording any new confirmed cases. Uganda recorded 20 cases, 18 recoveries and 2 deaths.
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Metropolitan International University (MIU) Kisoro Main Campus has urged traders, landlords and service providers to avoid hiking prices of rent, food, scholastic materials and other essentials ahead of the August 2026 intake.
The new semester begins on August 3.
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Police in @KisoroG are investigating the suspected suicide of a 57-year-old teacher from Rubuguri Town Council, who was found dead in his bathroom.
@PoliceUg says that James Kamari, a resident of Kashija Cell, was found hanging, and investigations are ongoing.
Kisoro Municipality, with support from @PoliceUg, have arrested several street children across Kisoro Town. Parents gathered at municipal offices seeking release of their children, with some claiming the children were arrested while buying scholastic materials.
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Kisoro District Returning Officer Daniel Nayebare says only 5 @NUP_Ug candidates are contesting in the LC1 elections, while 25% of NRM candidates are unopposed. All 448 villages across @KisoroG will vote. He urges voters to remain calm and turn up early. @DanielNsengima6