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08:25
08:25

KML CEO: Vandalism and Flooding Could Raise Kilembe Mines Revamp Costs 1 2 Top story

Edson Kambere, the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KML, stated that vital assets are being swept away, and even the few remaining items are being vandalized by unknown individuals. He added that the company estimates losing over 1,000 meters of 33KV line monthly and emphasized the need for the government to conduct another assessment of the facility.
14:31
14:31

Kasese to Rehabilitate Water Sources Destroyed by Floods water needs

Eng. Raphaeline Katusabe, the Kasese District Assistant Water Engineer, says the project will cover six sub-counties of the district where the water supply was greatly affected by disasters and the community currently relying on unsafe water.
14:54
14:54

Pictorial: Kasese Hosts the World Tourism Day Celebrations

On Friday Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Tourism Day under the theme; Tourism and Peace.
12:44
12:44

Use Tourism to Promote Uganda As a Peaceful Country- Museveni World Tourism Day 2 5

In the President’s message that was read by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Col Tom R Butiime, Museveni said tourism plays and continues to play a critical role in rebuilding communities, restoring hope and fostering peace.
08:55
08:55

Denmark Supports Kasese 10-Year Climate Change Action Adaption Plan family planning 1 1

In Uganda, climate change-related disasters, including floods, landslides, windstorms, and hailstorms, account for over 70% of natural disasters, destroying an average of 800,000 hectares of crops and resulting in economic losses exceeding UGX 120 billion annually.
07:38
07:38

Kasese Schools Affected by Floods Remain Closed as New Term Opens River Nyamwamba 1

Jackline Atwine, the head teacher of Five Star Primary School, expressed concerns about the bridge connecting to the school, which was washed away. The school is working on a makeshift solution to facilitate the movement of learners, but Atwine is calling on local authorities to repair the broken infrastructure to restore normalcy.
07:13
07:13

Kasese Mayor Tasks Leaders to Speak Boldly Against People Encroaching on Water Channel Reserves 1

Kahindo expresses concern that some residents are constructing structures dangerously close to water channels and then blame the local leaders when disasters occur.
17:44
17:44

Gov't Allocates UGX 3Bn to Kilembe Mines for Renovations 1 1

The money will be used to rehabilitate major roads leading to the mines and the offices, renovate an office block, work on a transmission line to Kilembe Secondary School and procurement of pumps for underground water.
17:59
17:59

Rainstorm Destroys Houses in Kasese Muhokya camp 2 4

The heavy storm swept through four cells leaving households counting losses after houses and gardens were destroyed.
15:10
15:10

Kasese Leaders Ask Persons Living Along Major Drainage Channels to Vacate 1 1 Top story

The district's disaster management team, led by Mustafa Kikusa, is urging residents with properties located in drainage channels to vacate.
17:42
17:42

Kasese Municipality Floods Break Down Roads kasese floods 1 1 Top story

Fred Baluku a resident of Kisanga A Cell says he has been unable to drive his car home after the road connecting to his house developed huge gullies on Saturday.
19:34
19:34

Floods Kill Two in Kasese 1 3

The Rwenzori East police spokesperson, ASP Nelson Tumushiime told URN on Saturday evening that a body of man and woman had been retrieved from separate locations after the victims were swept by the running waters as they attempted to cross the flooded areas.
14:21
14:21

Floods Paralyze Business, Movements in Kasese Town 2

The most affected roads and areas include; Mboghoyabo, Bihande and Henry Bwambale roads in Kisanga cell, Nyamwamba Division.
07:52
07:52

Mt. Rwenzori Marathon; Students Rally peers, Community to Green the Environmnet young people 6 2

Herbert Mugisa, a senior three student at Kasese Secondary School says the race was an exposure to knowledge and skills needed to address pressing environmental challenges in the region.
07:38
07:38

USMID Beneficiaries Asked to Develop Project Sustainability Plans USMID programme 4 1

Steven Bogere, a senior sociologist and coordinator of the Urban Forum Activities under the Ministry of Lands, says local governments should work on up-scaling citizen engagement and responsibility to look after the roads, create trade order, and provide community policing.
15:53
15:53

UWA Lifts Suspension of Hiking Activities to Margherita Peak 1

UWA Communications Manager Bashir Hangi in a statement said the authority has successfully implemented safety enhancements to ensure the well-being of all hikers.
19:37
19:37

Kasese LCV Chairperson Urges IDPs To Vacate Camp 1 1

Eliphazi Muhindi, the LCV chairperson, says there is declining support from both the government and other development partners and its only wise that the affected move to stay with relatives while those whose land is still existing they move in to start a new life.
20:13
20:13

Kasese to Host 2024 Tourism Day world tourism day 1

The event will highlight the role of peace in the social economic development of the region.
14:55
14:55

Fresh Mudslides Leave Nine Dead in Kasese kasese floods 1

The affected areas are in several sub-counties including Kyondo, Nyakabingo, Kyalhumba, Muhokya, and Kilembe Sub-counties.
11:53
11:53

Mahango Sub County Residents in Panic After Destructive Mudslide Mudslides

The deceased; Edmond Bwamblae, 30, his wife Felesi Mbabu 23 and the couple’s one-year-old baby were buried in debris after their house was swept away.
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