Tag Archives: Mbarara

Post Views: 4 By Twesigye Aggreyin Mbarara citywww.mknewslink.com—–C-Care Hospital has officially launched a fully fledged specialised hospital in Booma cell, mbarara city, marking a major upgrade of its health services in the region. The facility, which has been operating as a clinic in Mbarara town for several years, has now been elevated to hospital status to meet the growing …

MBARARA – The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) on Friday accorded a 13-gun salute to Major General Francis Takiriwa as he was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Rutooma, Kashari County, Mbarara District. Some of the Generals laying their wreath (Courtesy photo) The solemn ceremony drew senior military officers, political leaders, clergy, family members and residents, all paying …

By Amos Tayebwa Mbarara The long-running land dispute between the family of the late Shaban Gawite and businessman Robert Kamugisha has deepened after the Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Mbarara City North, Jackline Kankunda, directed both parties to seek redress in court. Kankunda issued the directive following a tense meeting held at the disputed land in Kacence Cell, Mbarara …

By Amos TayebwaMbarara Residents and local leaders in Bwizibwera–Rutooma Town Council have demanded a public apology from the Mbarara District LC5 Chairman-elect, Hygiene Kururagire, accusing him of openly campaigning against fellow National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates during the recent local council elections. Kururagire was declared unopposed as Mbarara District LC5 Chairman for the 2026–2031 term after defeating incumbent Didas Tabaro …

By Amos TayebwaMbarara Tension has escalated between Mbarara City South Division Mayor-elect Jomo Mugabe and his opponent Francis Asiimwe Ntengye following Ntengye’s rejection of the recently announced election results and his demand for a vote recount or fresh election. Mugabe was declared the winner at the tally centre after defeating Ntengye by a margin of more than 9,000 votes. However, …

By Amos Tayebwa | Mbarara City There was drama and near-violence on Thursday, 8th January 2026, after angry residents of Kacence East Cell in Mbarara City stormed a disputed piece of land and almost lynched the area LC1 Chairman, John Mugisha alias Mushaijomwe, together with Robert Kamugisha, a businessman from Kabale, over alleged land grabbing. The two were reportedly chased …

By Amos Tayebwa The long-running Kyarwabuganda land dispute has taken a dramatic turn after Mbarara City authorities and security leaders warned businessman David Buryo never to step on the contested land again, accusing him of intimidation and presenting what they describe as a fake court ruling. The warning follows an incident in which Buryo reportedly appeared at Kyarwabuganda, escorted by …

Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB) has graduated a new cohort of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Mbarara District through its Enterprise Development Program (EDP), providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to become investor-ready. Through business advisory services, UDB prepares and positions both startups and established businesses to access funding from any financial institutions, as well as sustain …

Amos Tayebwa |Mbarara The race for the Kashari North parliamentary seat is intensifying, with incumbent Member of Parliament Basil Bataringaya Omwonyo condemning what he describes as harassment, political malice, and acts likely to incite electoral violence by some National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Mbarara District. Bataringaya alleges that the hostility is being driven by sections of the district NRM …

Amos Tayebwa Mbarara Member of Parliament for Mbarara City North, Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari, has pledged to resolve the long-standing electricity connectivity challenges affecting several wards in his constituency, particularly Rwemigina and Bunusya. Speaking to residents at Kaburangire Church of Uganda in Rwemigina Ward during a fundraising drive for the construction of Kaburangire Primary School, Rukaari said he has already invested …