Author: Robert Atuhairwe

Each village with a water source is required to form a nine-member committee to manage and monitor water resources. Led by the village chairperson, these committees are authorised to collect a monthly fee of sh1,000 from each household, which is reserved to cover maintenance costs, such as purchasing spare parts in case of breakdowns. This community-led initiative aims to foster local involvement in maintaining water infrastructure, helping improve access to safe water. However, many communities lack these committees, leading to neglected water sources, including boreholes and shallow wells, which often fall into bad shape. Most of them have abandoned their…

Dressed in designer leaves and grass, Joram Asiimwe (not real name) screams-huu, barks and grunts as a playful greeting to children gathered to witness the final match of the Ekiteera (Chimpanzee) Cup. The tournament aims to empower youth as conservation agents, particularly for chimpanzees, and features competition among clans that regard the chimpanzee as their totem. Excited pupils from Kiziranfumbi Primary School in Kikuube district, western Uganda, respond with chuffs, mimicking the sounds of chimpanzees as part of a campaign to raise awareness about co-existing with these primates. The Ekiteera football tournament is organised by The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda…

Stanbic Bank Uganda recently donated essential medical equipment to St. Benedict’s Butende Health Centre III in Masaka City. The donation, valued at approximately sh15m, includes two maternity beds, one suction machine, and 100 Mama Kits. This initiative is part of Stanbic Bank Uganda, a key subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, ongoing community support during the October L.O.V.E month, which underscores the bank’s commitment to corporate social investment. During the handover ceremony, Stanbic Bank’s Head of Marketing, Daniel Ogong, expressed his excitement, stating, “Today, I’m thrilled to celebrate the Stanbic L.O.V.E month with you. This is a time for us…

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda are being encouraged to adopt risk management tools, including digital solutions and strong financial practices, to better anticipate and mitigate potential threats. The call comes in light of the increasingly volatile business environment, particularly in high-stakes sectors like oil and gas. The message was delivered at an event organised by the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) over the weekend at SBIL Kololo in Kampala themed “Risk Management and Resilience: Leaving No One Behind.” The event attracted hundreds of participants, including entrepreneurs, industry experts, and key stakeholders, all focused on developing adaptive strategies for…

On Friday, King Phillip Olarker Ubimu Rauni III of the Alur Kingdom, accompanied by his cabinet members, visited the Omukama of Bunyoro, Solomon Gafabusa Iguru, at his Karuziika Palace in Hoima City. The Albertine Journal captured the moments in the following images.

On Friday, King Phillip Olarker Ubimu Rauni III of the Alur Kingdom, accompanied by his cabinet members, visited the Omukama of Bunyoro, Solomon Gafabusa Iguru, at his Karuziika Palace in Hoima City. On its X handle (formerly Twitter), the Alur Kingdom highlighted their historical connection to Bunyoro, noting that the Alur trace their origins back to Bunyoro. The visit was described as a return to their ancestral roots to seek guidance from their historical “grandfather.” Andrew Kirungi Byakutaga, initially met with King Rauni before the visit to the Omukama in a closed-door meeting inside the palace. According to sources who…

The Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom has elected heads of clans as interim members of the Orukurato (Parliament) aimed at resolving a leadership impasse. During a stakeholders meeting at the Hoima Cultural Centre on Sunday, organised by Okwiri (Chief Prince) Engineer Fred Mugenyi Ruchunya, majority of heads of clans supported the election of their peers as interim MPs of Orukurato. The impasse had lasted for nearly a year after the expiry of the tenure of cabinet ministers and Orukurato members. The Rucunya has also been given 14 days to appoint a new Omuhikirwa (Prime Minister) and cabinet ministers for the kingdom. The current Prime Minister, Andrew Kirungi Byakutaga, has been directed to hand over office to kingdom authorities within one week.…

The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) is working to bolster its presence in the Bunyoro sub-region by actively recruiting new members. During a regional consultative meeting at the Cultural Centre in Hoima City on Saturday, August 24, 2024, party leaders outlined their strategy for expanding support in the area. At the meeting, which aimed to develop strategies for increasing UPC’s influence in Bunyoro, party officials highlighted past achievements in the region, such as the establishment of schools, hospitals, factories, and roads. These developments were made during the UPC’s previous tenure before being succeeded by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government…

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Rev. Canon Jacob Ateirweho was installed as the new Bishop of Bunyoro-Kitara Diocese during a ceremony at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Duhaga Cell, Hoima City. The installation was conducted by Stephen Samuel Mugalu Kazimba, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda. Bishop Ateirweho, who succeeds Bishop Samuel Kahuma upon his retirement at age 65, outlined several key priorities for his tenure. These include preaching a holistic gospel, enhancing leadership, advancing infrastructural development, and striving for self-reliance within the diocese. “We will build on the efforts and successes of our predecessors to further evangelise our communities,”…

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, hundreds of people gathered at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Duhaga Cell, Hoima City, to witness the consecration and installation of Rev. Canon Jacob Ateirweho as the Bishop of Bunyoro-Kitara Anglican Diocese. The consecration was led by Stephen Samuel Mugalu Kazimba, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda. Ateirweho becomes the sixth Bishop of Bunyoro-Kitara Diocese, succeeding Samuel Kahuma, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 65. The event was attended by bishops from across the province, officials from Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, politicians, local residents, and members of other religious denominations. Kazimba called on Christians and clergy…