Family whose baby was injured by chimpanzee cry for help

A chimp in a forest. Net Photo.

Parents of a baby who was injured by a chimpanzee in Maramu village, Budongo Sub-County, Masindi district on Wednesday is crying for financial assistance to help them in treating the baby. The four-month-old boy was grabbed from its mother’s back by the chimpanzee in the forest where she had gone to fetch water and sustained… Continue reading Family whose baby was injured by chimpanzee cry for help

Eight cars stolen as vehicle thieves storm Bunyoro

Premio are the most targeted. Photo by Robert Atuhairwe.

Eight Premio cars have been stolen in the last two weeks of December in a wave of vehicle theft that has hit Bunyoro sub-region. The Albertine region police spokesperson, Julius Allan Hakiza, said the cases have been reported in Hoima where three cars have been stolen, Masindi and Kikuube districts that have lost two cars each… Continue reading Eight cars stolen as vehicle thieves storm Bunyoro

Kiryandongo residents get sh25m as govt rolls out Parish Development Model

Edith ALiguma, the LC5 Chairperson (right) and Dan Muganga the RDC Kiryandongo (middle) welcoming minister Namuyangu on Wednesday. Photo by Moses Muruli.

Members of Parish Development Program (PDM) Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) in Kiryandongo district have received money as the government rolls out the implementation of the programme in the country. This was during the launch of the parish revolving fund loan cash give out in the district at Bweyale town council on Wednesday. The event… Continue reading Kiryandongo residents get sh25m as govt rolls out Parish Development Model

Budongo central forest reserve to be gazetted into National Park

People enjoying the beauty of BudongoCentral Forest Reserve in Masindi district. Photo by Robert Atuhairwe.

Masindi district council has passed a resolution backing the government proposal to gazette Budongo central forest into a National Park. This was during an extra-ordinary council held on December 8, 2022. The motion was tabled by the district secretary for production natural resources and marketing, Geofrey Kiiza Bigabwa and seconded by the councilor representing Nyantonzi sub… Continue reading Budongo central forest reserve to be gazetted into National Park

Masindi endorses Museveni for 2026

Otafire signing on a banner to endorse Museveni as their sole candidate ahead of the 2026 general election in Masindi on December 6. Photo by Moses Muruli.

Supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party in Masindi district have endorsed President Yoweri Kaguta to stand for president in 2026. This was during the belated World AIDS day celebrations at Booma grounds in Masindi municipality on December 6 which was presided over by Internal Affairs Minister, Major General Kahinda Otafiire. Kabakumba Labbwoni… Continue reading Masindi endorses Museveni for 2026