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Item Ankole leaders directed to save environment(New Vision, 2017-08-28) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimThe director of manifesto implementation unit in the office of the president, Willis Bashasha, has directed leaders in the Ankole sub-region to start implementing programmes that will save River Rwizi and other natural resourcesItem Armyworm still a threat to Isingiro(New Vision, 2018-05-02) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimFarmers in Isingiro district have appealed to Government to save their crops following the emergence of the fall of armyworm, which has spread to the 20 sub-counties of the district.Item Banana producers' union launched(New Vision, 2017-08-28) Ssengendo, Abdulkarim; Kansiime, BridgetHundreds of banana farmers from all over Uganda gathered in Mbarara on Friday to witness the official launch of the first ever Uganda Banana producers co-operative union. The launch, which took place in Mbarara Municipality, Mbarara district, was officiated by the state minister for Co-operatives, Fredrick Gume.Item CAA appeals to MPs on airports(New Vision, 2017-12-05) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimCivil Aviation Authority (CAA) has called for intervention from Members of Parliament (MPs) to ensure all airports are protected from encroachment. Samuel Wonekha, the manager in charge of upcountry airports, said encroachers have taken land belonging to national airports.Item Coffee farmers demand irrigation kits.(New Vision, 2017-08-11) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimCoffee farmers in Isingiro district have appealed to the government to find a lasting solution to persistent drought, which they said has hindered the which they said has hindered the production of coffee in the district. The farmers want the government to get selected farmers and support them with micro-irrigation kits. They said the kits are expensive, yet the could help the improve coffee production, if acquired.Item Contractors angry over damaged roads(New Vision, 2017-12-11) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimMbarara Municipal council leadership has been challenged to ensure there is effectiveness of enforcemnt of traffic laws and regulations in the town to prevent the newly constructed roads from the alarming rate of destruction, especially damages caused on the walkways.Item First lady opens first of 138 new schools(New Vision, 2018-05-04) Businge, Conan; Ssengendo, Abdulkarim" This is a new dawn in the education sector," remarked the first lady and education minister on Wednesday, as she opened Birere Primary School in Isingiro district, in Western Uganda. The first lady echoed her call for parents to offer lunch to their school-going children.Item Floods kill 3 in Mbarara(New Vision, 2018-03-16) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimThree people have been confirmed dead and four others are still missing following a heavy downpour that inundated parts of Mbarara town and its suburbs.Item Hundreds get tested for cancer, diabetes, hypertension(New Vision, 2017-11-07) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimHundreds of people turned up for the free medical camp at St. Luke Kinoni church of Uganda in Rwampara, Mbarara district on Sunday.Item Hundreds graduate at Uganda Management Institute, Mbarara branch(New Vision, 2018-05-22) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimOne hundred fifty four students who satisfied the requirements for the award of postgraduate diplomas and ordinary diplomas graduated at the Uganda Management Institute (UMI).Item Immunisation cards compulsory for school admission.(Saturday Vision, 2017-08-12) Wandawa, Vicky; Bita, George; Ssengendo, AbdulkarimThe immunisation card is now mandatory for admission to day care centres, Pre-primary or primary schools. According to the Immunisation Act, 2017, which has now come into force, a school shall not admit a child unless an immunisation card certifying that the required immunisations were given to the child is produced.Item Isingiro warned on diabetes(New Vision, 2017-11-23) Ssengendo, Abdulkarim; Tushabe, AndrewResidents of Isingiro and neighbouring districts have been advised to always go for diabetes screening and regular health check-ups.Item Mass spraying of cattle to start, says Museveni.(New Vision, 2017-01-02) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimPresident Yoweri Museveni has assured livestock farmers in Kiruhura and the entire country that the government has procured strong acaricides to eliminate tick-borne disease. His assurance follows concerns by cattle keepers in Kiruhura that the tick-borne disease were killing many animals.Item Mass spraying of cattle to start, says Museveni.(New Vision, 2017-01-02) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimPresident Museveni(far left) speaks to the congregation during the new year services at Emmanuel cathedral Rushere in Kiruhura district, he said there will be countrywide spraying of animals .Item Mbarara court releases suspect in land probe acid attack.(New Vision, 2017-11-17) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimHigh court in Mbarara has granted bail to the speaker of Mbarara municipality, Bonny Tashobya, who is facing charges of attempted murder. Tashobya was arrested on Thursday last week to help the police with investigations in a case where Amos Katureebe was attacked with acid, a day before appearing before the Justice Catherine Bamugemereire-led land probe commission.Item Mbarara women urged to fight food insecurity(New Vision, 2018-04-26) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimWomen under Mother's Union in Kashari South, Mbarara district have been urged to grow more food to fight food insecurity in their area.Item MPs call for increased health budget(New Vision, 2018-04-20) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimWomen MPs from the south-western region have urged the government and health ministry to increase the budget allocation for the purchase of sexual reproductive health supplies.Item Museveni asks parents to pack lunch for children.(New Vision, 2018-01-02) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimPresident Yoweri Museveni has called on parents to pack food for their school going children when the term begins. Museveni said the move will not only enable children to study well, but also allow the government to concentrate on addressing other challenges faced in the education sector.Item New app to save young mothers(New Vision, 2017-11-06) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimUnited Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in partnership with the Government of Uganda, have launched a technology-based application dubbed GetIN app, that is built to enable healthcare workers in the rural areas of Kanungu to reach socially-isolated young mothers. The inaugural roll-out ceremony officiated by Kanungu district vice-chairman Gadi Byomuhangi, took place at Kanungu district headquarters last week.Item New town councils excite Mbarara(New Vision, 2017-12-08) Ssengendo, AbdulkarimResidents and Leaders in Mbarara district were filled with Joy after newly created town councils were launched on Monday and Tuesday.