Author - Tobias Habasa

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...

Kabale RDC Warns Contractors Against Shoddy Work as Bigaaga Primary School Project Kicks Off

  By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale   The Kabale Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Major Godfrey Katamba, has cautioned contractors operating in the district to strictly adhere to the specifications outlined in Bills of Quantities (BoQs) to ensure the delivery of quality infrastructure projects.   Major Katamba issued the warning on Monday, 8th December 2025, during the launch of the construction of a new classroom block and office at Bigaaga Primary School in Butanda Subcounty, Kabale District.   Speaking at the event, the Kabale District LCV Chairperson, Nelson...

December 9, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Kinyamari Primary School Set for Upgrade as Kabale Leaders Launch UGX 115M Renovation Project

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale Kabale District leaders have kick-started the renovation of a classroom block and the construction of a five-stance VIP latrine at Kinyamari Primary School, a project valued at UGX 115,053,540.   According to the District Engineer, Januario Turinawe Bagamuhunda, the works will be executed by Arch Civil Contractors and Builders Co. Ltd and are expected to be completed within three months. The project aims to improve the learning environment and address longstanding infrastructure challenges at the school.   Speaking at the...

December 9, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Museveni Urges Ugandans to Boost Household Income as Government Expands Development Efforts.

By Alex Byakatonda   Communications Officer-Kabale President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who also serves as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Chairman, has urged Ugandans to focus on improving their household incomes even as government continues to invest heavily in key economic and social infrastructure across the country.   Addressing thousands of supporters at Kigezi High School Primary Grounds in Lower Bugongi, Northern Division, Museveni emphasized that national development alone cannot eliminate poverty within homes unless families take deliberate steps to increase their earnings.   He cautioned...

November 25, 20250 CommentsRead more...

Government Launches Shs 47 Billion Bugarama–Karweru Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Kabale

  By Alex Byakatonda, Communications Officer – Kabale   The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment, has launched the construction of the Shs 47 billion Bugarama–Karweru Piped Water Supply and Sanitation System in Kabale District.   The project, implemented under the Climate Smart Water and Sanitation Investment Project (CWIP), seeks to expand access to safe water and improved sanitation while reducing community vulnerability to climate change.   The contract—awarded to M/S Vidas Engineering Services Company Limited under Contract No. MoWE/WRKS/2024-2025/00102—will cover nine...

November 20, 20250 CommentsRead more...

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...