Author - Tobias Habasa

OPM Team Begins National Assessment Exercise in Kabale District

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale A team from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has held an entry meeting with the Kabale District Local Government technical staff ahead of a three-day National Local Government Performance Assessment Exercise.   The annual assessment, conducted under the Local Government Performance Assessment System (LGPAS), evaluates the performance of districts across key sectors such as education, health, water, finance, and governance. The results determine the allocation of development grants and guide the formulation of Performance Improvement Plans...

November 18, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Kabale CAO Urges Parish Chiefs and CDOs to Embrace ICT Skills and Advanced Training

By Alex Byakatonda Communications Officer-Kabale.   Kabale District, Uganda — The Kabale District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Ronald Mutegeki, has called on Parish Chiefs and Community Development Officers (CDOs) to upgrade their ICT skills and pursue higher education to improve performance in local government service delivery.   Mutegeki made the remarks today during a training session for Subcounty CDOs and Parish Chiefs on the harmonized Local Government Statistics Tool, held at the District Rukiiko Hall. The tool is designed to improve the collection of...

November 17, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Kabale Unveils 2026/2027 Priorities: Roads, Human Capital, and Parish Development Top Agenda

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale   The Kabale District Local Government has outlined its key development priorities for the Financial Year 2026/2027, focusing on infrastructure development, human capital improvement, agro-industrialization, water and sanitation, and full implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM).   This was revealed by the District LCV Chairperson, Nelson Nshangabasheija, while officiating at the District Budget Consultative Meeting held today at the District Rukiiko Hall. The meeting brought together political leaders, technical staff, development partners, civil society, and community representatives to...

October 30, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Kabale Health Workers Urged to Embrace Discipline, Accountability

By Alex Byakatonda Communications Officer-Kabale.   The Kabale Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Ronald Mutegeki, has warned health workers in the district against absenteeism, stressing that effective service delivery can only be achieved if medical staff consistently report to duty and execute their roles diligently.   Mr. Mutegeki made the remarks today while addressing in-charges of all government health centres during the Health Sector Quarterly Performance Review Meeting held at Rukiiko Hall, Makanga Hill in Kabale Municipality.   He emphasized the importance of punctuality, communication, and adherence...

August 29, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Kabale District Celebrates Landmark Improvement in Service Delivery Rankings

By Alex Byakatonda Communications Officer Kabale   The Office of the Prime Minister has officially released the 2024/2025 National Performance Assessment results, with Kabale District securing the 4th position nationwide, a remarkable leap from 75th place in the previous financial year.   The results were disseminated today during a meeting held at the Kabale District Rukiiko Hall, attended by both technical and political leaders. Speaking at the event, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Robert Mugabe, hailed the achievement as a product of teamwork and...

August 20, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Kabale Senior Forestry Officer Adios Kyomukama Retires After 30 Years of Dedicated Service.

By Alex Byakatonda Communications Officer – Kabale   Kabale District Senior Forestry Officer, Mr. Adios Kyomukama, officially handed over office today upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60. The handover ceremony took place at the office of the District Natural Resources Officer, Mr. Henry Tumwesigye, and was witnessed by the Kabale District Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Robert Mugabe, the Acting Principal Internal Auditor, Ms. Denise Maviiri, and several departmental staff.   Mr. Kyomukama, who began his career in Kabale District in 1994,...

August 4, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Kabale District Donates Roofing Materials to 14 Primary Schools to Improve Learning Conditions

    By Alex Byakatonda Communication Officer – Kabale   Kabale District has extended a helping hand to 14 government-aided primary schools by donating 900 gauge-28 iron sheets, aimed at improving classroom infrastructure and creating a better learning environment for pupils.   According to the Acting Kabale District Education Officer, Moses Bwengye Tumwijukye, the iron sheets were procured under the School Maintenance Grant and will benefit schools where parents have already mobilized resources to construct classroom blocks up to the roofing stage.   Tumwijukye noted that the district...

July 29, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Kabale District Supports Beekeepers with Apiary Equipment Ahead of Harvest Season

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale   Kabale District Local Government has today boosted local beekeepers by handing over modern apiary equipment to 20 selected farmer groups ahead of the upcoming honey harvesting season.   The handover ceremony, held at the District Headquarters, saw the distribution of 20 bee suits, 20 smokers, and 40 airtight honey storage buckets, all valued at UGX 6 million. The equipment was procured under the Agriculture Extension Grant Program, aimed at enhancing honey production and promoting best practices in apiary...

July 29, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Kabale District to Roll Out Larviciding Campaign Ahead of Rainy Season in Fight Against Malaria

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer, Kabale   Kabale District is set to begin targeted larviciding operations in malaria-prone areas as part of an integrated vector control strategy to reduce malaria transmission in the region. This was revealed during an advocacy meeting held yesterday in the District Health Officer’s boardroom, bringing together health officials, local leaders, and representatives from the Ministry of Health.   The initiative is part of Uganda’s broader Larval Source Management (LSM) strategy and will involve applying biological agents to mosquito breeding...

July 23, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Kabale Leaders Commission Shs 139 Million Worth of Equipment for Kasheregyenyi Health Centre III

By Alex Byakatonda Communications Officer, Kabale   Kabale District leaders on Friday officially commissioned medical equipment worth Shs 139 million for Kasheregyenyi Health Centre III, in a significant move aimed at improving healthcare delivery and bringing essential services closer to the community.   The equipment, supplied and installed by RODRISA Supplies Ltd, also came with training for the health staff to ensure effective utilization. The facility, which was upgraded from a Health Centre II to a III during the 2018/19 financial year, had long...

July 12, 20250 CommentsRead more...