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Nov 13, 2024 | 
monitor.co.ug | Rajab Mukombozi |Hillary Twinamatsiko
What you need to know:The Greater Bushenyi police spokesperson, Mr Marcial Tumusiime, said they are engaging leaders to have the markets relocated. Many markets in Ankole Sub-region are located in road reserves and even on the roads, which puts the safety of vendors and their customers at risk. Leaders in the sub-region attribute the issue to poor planning of towns.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
monitor.co.ug | Hillary Twinamatsiko
What you need to know:Mr Swaleh Byarugaba, a taxi driver who plies Mbarara- Bushenyi route said potholes have become a serious issue on the road. At least three people have been confirmed dead following a Monday road crash that left seven others seriously hurt on Mbarara-Bushenyi road in Mbarara District, Western Uganda.
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Oct 27, 2024 | 
monitor.co.ug | Hillary Twinamatsiko
The inaugural edition of Empuumo marathon was largely a success as over 1000 runners showed up on October 27 in Mbarara city with the aim to kick HIV/AIDS out of Western Uganda by 2030. Empuumo marathon partnered with Nation Media Group for the first edition taking on three routes of 5km, 10km and 21km. Bishop King of Kings churches Silas Tayebwa, Mr Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari and State Minister for Education and Sports flagged off the runners at kakyeka stadium in Mbarara city.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
monitor.co.ug | Hillary Twinamatsiko
What you need to know:The Mbarara chief magistrate court made this decision based on Ninsiima's heartfelt plea to release Atwongirwe so she could continue providing her medical treatment. University lecturer Doreen Atwongyirwe has been granted bail after spending a week in remand for allegedly pouring hot water on her 16-year-old maid, Racheal Ninsiima, causing grievous harm.
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Oct 12, 2024 | 
monitor.co.ug | Hillary Twinamatsiko
What you need to know:I am sure I will lose everything I own when this government is no longer in power, and I have no apologies for saying this. Let’s reduce the politics of hatred, accept our mistakes, and change,” Ms Catherine Kamwiine, Mbarara RCC. The Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Mbarara, Ms Catherine Kamwiine, has urged government officials in the city to reduce divisive politics and support President Museveni, warning that they may lose their current status once the regime ends.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
monitor.co.ug | Hillary Twinamatsiko |Felix Ainebyoona
Truck drivers in Mbarara City have demonstrated over alleged extortion by Uganda National Roads Authority (Unra) officials at a weighbridge. The truck drivers and owners, who met the Unra Executive Director, Ms Allen Kagina, at the weekend, complained that the officials at the fixed weighbridge in Koranorya on Mbarara-Kampala Highway force them to pay Shs500,000 weekly for each truck carrying sand.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
monitor.co.ug | Rajab Mukombozi |Hillary Twinamatsiko
What you need to know:Restoring hope. Asiat Gamba opens up about how she dropped out of school when she was 14 years old. Gamba went to the streets but later got help. Today, she rehabilitates street children and skills young people in Mbarara City. “Thank God that my children and I are alive. I do not know where I would be if I had not acquired some life and entrepreneurial skills.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
monitor.co.ug | Rajab Mukombozi |Julius Byamukama |Hillary Twinamatsiko
The residents claim some of these thugs are known to security, but are left unpunished. The thugs, often armed with crude weapons such as pangas and knives, are reportedly attacking people in various locations, including streets, building corridors, and homes, during day and night. Ms Kellen Ninsiima, a resident of Biafra in Kakiika, Mbarara City North Division, told Daily Monitor in an interview that they have reported the thugs but no action has been taken.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
monitor.co.ug | Hillary Twinamatsiko
Residents and motorists have expressed concern over the traffic congestion in Mbarara City. Unlike some cities where heavy traffic is common during peak hours, one cannot predict when they will be a victim in Mbarara. Reckless driving as exhibited by some arrogant motorists, lack of enforcement and traffic lights, and hawkers scattered all over, and congestion remains a big challenge to one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
monitor.co.ug | Rajab Mukombozi |Jovita Kyarisiima |Hillary Twinamatsiko
What you need to know:Beyond the dry spell that has affected crops, dairy farming, another primary source of livelihood, has been hit by foot and mouth disease. BY MONITOR TEAM Since the start of April, the Ankole Sub-region has been experiencing extreme dry spells that have devastated crops and strained the agricultural sector, threatening food security. Mr Alvin Asiimwe, a resident of Rugando Village in Rwampara District, reports significant losses.
