Tag Archives: KISORO

Kisoro Faces Environmental Crossroads as Quarrying Expands Near Uganda’s Gorilla Conservation Zone

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KISORO, Uganda — Long celebrated as one of Africa’s most significant ecological treasures, Kisoro District has built an international reputation around its unique biodiversity, fertile agricultural landscapes, and strategic role in Uganda’s tourism economy. Home to sections of the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO-recognized ecosystem known for hosting endangered mountain gorillas, the district has for decades balanced conservation efforts …

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Kisoro Hospital ICU receives major upgrade through Virunga marathon help

Kisoro Hospital ICU receives major upgrade through Virunga marathon help

KISORO UGANDA: Kisoro General Hospital has received a donation of medical equipment for its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare services in the district. The equipment was officially handed over during a ceremony attended by district health leaders, hospital officials, and representatives of the sponsoring organisations. The donated items include one nebuliser, six gowns, one …

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Two teenagers killed in Kisoro landslides

Two teenagers killed in Kisoro landslides

Two teenagers have been killed by landslides in Kisoro district in western Uganda, in an incident that also left two other people injured. The deceased have been identified as Brenda Musoni, 14, and Eseri Mujawimana, 12, both residents of Bukerahe village in the same parish. The injured are Benon Mulema, 70, and his wife Avelina Mbaboneye, 60, the victims’ grandparents. …

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI THROUGH RTD IGP KAYIHURA ROOTS FOR INCOME GENERATING PROJECTS IN KISORO

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI THROUGH RTD IGP KAYIHURA ROOTS FOR INCOME GENERATING

Post Views: 3 AMBROSE KWERONDAIN KISOROwww.mknewslink.com President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, through the former Inspector General of Police, Rtd. Gen. Kale Kayihura, has urged residents of Kisoro District to grow Hass avocados as a way of generating household income, fighting poverty, and reducing alcohol abuse. Gen. Kayihura made the remarks yesterday on the second day of his tour across various …

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KISORO MUSLIM DISTRICT RECEIVES NEW DISTRICT KHADHI

KISORO MUSLIM DISTRICT RECEIVES NEW DISTRICT KHADHI

Post Views: 12 By Ambrose KwerondaIn Kisoro Districtwww.mknewslink.com President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on religious leaders to promote unity among citizens as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. This message was delivered by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, who represented President Museveni as the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony of first …

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