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Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Town Council Unveils Monument to Honour Victims of ADF Attack

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Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Town Council has unveiled a monument in remembrance of victims of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attack on Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Secondary School. The monument was unveiled on Friday ( 21st August 2026) at the Mayor’s premises in Nyabungando in Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Town Council during a commemoration event held to honour victims of terrorism. Parents of the students who were killed, survivors and other members of the community gathered to pay tribute to those who lost their lives. The programme was supported by the European Union. The ADF attack on Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Secondary School took place on 16 June 2023, when suspected ADF rebels attacked the school, killing and injuring students while abducting others. Some of those abducted remain missing. According to the chairperson representing parents whose children were affected by the attack, 43 students were killed, 11 survived, while 11 others remain missing. The Mayor of Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Town Council, Rogers Mutahunga, ...
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Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon Achieves Different Milestones as Leonard Sets New Course Record

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Ugandan athlete Chemonges Leonard has set a new course record at the 2026 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, winning the men’s 42.2-kilometre race in 2:13:26. Leonard finished ahead of fellow Ugandans Mutai Alex, who clocked 2:13:37, and Cherotwo Fred, who came third in 2:13:50. Kenyan athlete Japchumba Margaret won the women’s 42.2km race in 2:39:16, followed by Uganda’s Vanis Chemutai in 2:43:33 and Chebet Joan in 2:44:09. In the men’s 21.1km race, Abel Chebet maintained his dominance by winning in 1:02:01, marking his fourth victory in five editions of the marathon. Yeko Sam finished second in 1:02:03, while Kibet Oscar took third in 1:02:45. Gloria Chebet won the women’s 21.1km race in 1:12:11. Chesang Prisca Chemweno finished second in 1:12:25, while Chemos Viola Munerya came third in 1:12:35. Amos Wekesa, Team Leader of the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, said the 2026 edition achieved three major milestones that have further elevated the profile of the event. He said the marathon has...
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Kasese Woman MP Donates Shs1 Million to Bukangara Highway Catering Group

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Kasese Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Sarah Ithungu Baleke has donated Shs1 million to the Bukangara Highway Catering Group to support its income-generating activities and help the group achieve its goal of purchasing a service van. The donation was made during a fundraising event held  on Saturday at St. John’s Bukangara Primary School playground in Nyakiyumbu Subcounty. The Bukangara Highway Catering Group was established in 2021 to support residents through savings and credit services. The group currently has 78 active members who access loans to meet various needs, including school fees. Speaking at the event, group Chairperson Philip Mbusa said the group needs a plot of land where it can construct an office to handle its activities. Mbusa also appealed for more support, saying the group faces several challenges, including the lack of reliable transport to ease its operations. The group’s Vice Chairperson, Adrian Nyamambisi Isemukagha, said the group has helped members improve...
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2026 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon Kit Unveiled Ahead of Fifth Edition Race

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The official kit for the 2026 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon has been unveiled at Uganda Breweries in Luzira, setting the pace for the fifth edition of the annual race scheduled for August 22 in Kasese. The unveiling event showcased a kit designed to reflect the identity and beauty of the Rwenzori region, with the iconic green jersey featuring topographic contour patterns inspired by the mountain terrain. The kit also carries the official fifth anniversary emblem, celebrating five years of the marathon’s growth and impact. The complete runner’s package includes a jersey, cap, bag, and water bottle. The back of the kit highlights key partners supporting the event, including Tusker Lite, KIA, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Rwenzori Water, Britam, UCC, and Explore Uganda. The marathon has grown beyond a sporting event to become a platform promoting tourism, adventure, and community engagement, attracting runners from different parts of the world. The 2026 edition is ...
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Hon Sarah Ithungu the Kasese Woman MP Donates Seed Capital to Nyamambuka Groups, Supports Mothers with Mama Kits

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The Woman Member of Parliament for Kasese District, Hon. Sarah Ithungu Baleke, has donated UGX 1 million to 10 community groups in Nyamambuka I Cell, Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Town Council Kasese District, to support their income-generating activities. Each group received UGX 100,00 during her community engagement in the area, where she also mobilized residents to support National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates in the upcoming Local Council I elections. Hon. Ithungu said the support is aimed at empowering communities and improving the livelihoods of residents. She encouraged local leaders to create a database of educated but unemployed youth to help connect them to available job opportunities. She also pledged support to elderly women involved in charcoal selling, saying there is a need to help them find better sources of income. The legislator further promised to lobby for the construction of culverts to replace temporary bridges affecting residents. «“The community needs to identify ed...
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Students Urged to Prioritise Education During Career Guidance Session in Ihandiro - Kasese

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Students in Kasese District have been encouraged to make the best use of their time in school and remain committed to education as a foundation for a brighter future. The message was delivered during a career guidance session held this week at Ihandiro Vocational Secondary School, bringing together Primary Seven candidates from various primary schools in Ihandiro Sub-county alongside students of the host secondary school. Established in 2001 through the efforts of parents in the area, Ihandiro Vocational Secondary School is the only government-aided secondary school in the sub-county. The school has recently registered significant infrastructure improvements, including the acquisition of additional land, construction of computer laboratories, and the commencement of a boys' dormitory. Despite the progress, the school continues to face challenges such as an insufficient number of computers, lack of staff accommodation for teachers, and inadequate library facilities. Speaking at the ...
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Rwenzori Leaders Assure Visitors of Safety Ahead of Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon Amid Ebola Concerns

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Leaders from the Rwenzori Region have reassured the public and visitors that Kasese District remains safe ahead of the upcoming Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, following concerns and misinformation linked to Ebola. The leaders, who included Members of Parliament from the region, held a joint press conference today ( June 19th 2026) to address fears surrounding Ebola and its possible impact on tourism activities in the area. The press conference was led by Hon. Benjamin Kabyanga Cardet, Member of Parliament for Bunyaruguru County, Hon. Sarah Ithungu Masereka, Kasese District Woman MP, and Hon. Mulindwa David Isimbwa, Busongora South MP. They emphasized that Kasese District and the wider Rwenzori Region are Ebola-free and remain open for both local and international visitors. The leaders clarified that the recently reported Ebola cases were imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), adding that there are no active Ebola cases in Kasese. They also noted that cross-border movemen...
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