Author - Tobias Habasa

Kabale District Trains Local Leaders on Communication and Grievance Management

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale   In a bid to strengthen project implementation, accountability, transparency, and stakeholder engagement, Kabale District has commenced training of Trainers (ToTs) for LCIII Chairpersons, Senior Assistant Secretaries, Community Development Officers, and Secretaries for Production at the sub-county level.   Presiding over the training, John Robert Opus, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for the Uganda Climate Smart Agriculture Transformation Project (UCSATP), emphasized the critical role of effective communication in grievance management and project success.   Opus noted that the training is designed...

June 10, 20260 CommentsRead more...

Kabale District Launches Livestock Market to Boost Local Revenue and Livestock Trade

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale   Kabale District leaders have officially launched a new livestock market in Katuna Town Council as part of efforts to enhance local revenue collection and tap into the growing livestock trade in the region.   The market, inaugurated on Wednesday, is located in Kamuganguzi and Nyamengo villages in Kiniogo Ward, Katuna Town Council.   During the launch, leaders also elected an eight-member market management committee headed by Andrew Keizire. The committee has been tasked with overseeing the market's operations and working...

June 10, 20260 CommentsRead more...

Kabale leaders Launch Rehabilitation Works on Nyamugoma Gravity Flow Scheme in Kaharo

By Alex Byakatonda   Leaders in Kabale District have officially launched the rehabilitation works of the Nyamugoma Gravity Flow Scheme in Kaharo Sub-county, with calls for quality workmanship, proper supervision, and timely completion of the project.   The rehabilitation project is expected to restore access to clean and safe water to residents of Nyamugoma, Nyakahita, Nyakabungo, Kasharara, Kirandura, and Karubona villages after the water scheme remained non-functional for more than 10 years.   Speaking during the launch, the Kabale District Chief Administrative Officer, Robert Mugabe,...

May 11, 20260 CommentsRead more...

Kabale Leaders Commission Distribution of Farm Inputs Under Climate Smart Agriculture Project

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale Leaders in Kabale District have commissioned the handover of farm inputs to beneficiary coffee farmers under the Uganda Climate Smart Agriculture Transformation Project (UCSATP), a government initiative aimed at improving agricultural productivity and resilience.   The handover ceremony was held on Friday in Rwabaremeera Village, Rugarama Parish, Maziba Sub-county.   Speaking during the event, Senior Fisheries Officer and UCSATP focal person Jennifer Twebaze said the project operates under a co-funding arrangement where beneficiary farmer groups contribute 20 percent of the...

May 9, 20260 CommentsRead more...

Nshangabasheija Bows Out as Kabale LCV Chairperson, Cites Service Delivery Gains

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale   The outgoing LCV Chairperson of Kabale District, Nelison Nshangabasheija, has officially handed over office to the Chief Administrative Officer, Robert Mugabe, marking the end of his 2021–2026 term. The handover ceremony, held at the district headquarters, was witnessed by Resident District Commissioner Godfrey Katamba, Deputy RDC Michael Muramira Kyakashaari, heads of departments, and other technical staff. The exercise was conducted in line with Article 175 of the Constitution of Uganda, the Public Service Standing Orders 2021, and Section...

May 7, 20260 CommentsRead more...

Kabale District Flags Off Distribution of 399 Heifers to Wetland Evictees Under GCF Project

  By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale   Kabale District leaders have officially flagged off the distribution of 399 heifers to beneficiary households under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Project, aimed at providing alternative livelihoods to families that voluntarily vacated wetlands.   The initiative is part of a broader effort to restore degraded wetland ecosystems while improving the socio-economic welfare of communities that previously depended on wetland resources for survival.   The GCF project, titled “Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments in Uganda,” focuses on wetland...

January 20, 20260 CommentsRead more...

Kabale Deputy CAO Robert Mugabe Assumes Office as Acting Chief Administrative Officer

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale   The Kabale Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Robert Mugabe, has officially assumed office as the Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) following the transfer of the former CAO, Ronald Mutegeki, to Luuka District.   Mugabe takes over the position on an interim basis for a period of six months, in accordance with a letter from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government. The transfer of Mutegeki was communicated in a letter dated 23rd December 2025, signed by the Permanent Secretary,...

January 19, 20260 CommentsRead more...

Kabale Rolls Out Shs 1.48bn Alternative Livelihoods Package for Wetland Evictees

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer Kabale Kabale District leaders have officially launched the distribution of alternative livelihood support items to households that voluntarily vacated wetlands under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Project, aimed at restoring degraded wetland ecosystems while improving community livelihoods.   The GCF project, titled “Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments in Uganda,” focuses on wetland restoration and the promotion of sustainable alternative livelihoods for communities previously dependent on wetland resources.   Under the project, livelihood support items worth Shs 1.481...

December 24, 20250 CommentsRead more...

District Leaders Flag Off UGX 204M Upgrade of Kabale Headquarters

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale   Kabale District Headquarters is set for a major facelift following the launch of extensive renovation works on key administrative buildings, aimed at improving the working environment and service delivery.   The renovation project, officially launched today by district leaders, covers the Administration Block, the Community Based Services (CBS) Office Block, and the District Health Officer’s (DHO) building. The works will be undertaken by Ishavi Engineering Company Ltd at a total cost of UGX 204,717,246 and are expected to...

December 15, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Kabale Leaders Begin Three-Day Benchmarking Visit to Top-Performing Isingiro District

By Alex Byakatonda Communications Officer-Kabale   Kabale District councilors and Heads of Department have begun a three-day benchmarking visit to Isingiro District to study best practices in local government management, service delivery, and the implementation of key government programmes, particularly the Parish Development Model (PDM) and production activities.   Kabale Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Ronald Mutegeki, said the learning tour is intended to help Kabale understand how Isingiro has consistently excelled in local revenue mobilization, service delivery assessments, and effective execution of government initiatives....

December 10, 20250 CommentsRead more...