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KABINGO HEALTH PROJECTS LAUNCHED.

Access to maternity services in Kabingo and other parishes in the mountainous sub county of Munkunyu has been so hard to achieve because of the terrain of the area with very poor access roads. The only functional facility in the area has been a health Centre II which offers only OPD services to the community and the nearest facilities being Nyabirongo, Kagando and Intergrated in Kinyamatseke Town council which are not easy to access especially during emergencies.

The community outcry was answered when government prioritized upgrading Kabingo Health Centre II to a health Centre III however delivering of materials to the site still remained the challenge because vehicles could not reach the site. This made it so hard for the contractors to implement the project and definitely affected the planned project cost in consideration of the accessibility of the site.

The community which never accepted loosing such a lifesaving project joined hands with the contractor to carry materials to the site manually. Women , men and the youth of Kabingo offered their backs and heads to carry materials to the site to enable the contractor to start the construction.

This project was launched yesterday by the Deputy RDC LT. Maate Magwara in witness of the LCV chairperson represented by the secretary for works, representative of the CAO Mr. Kikusa Mustafa and his technical team from the district, subcounty  leadership and the community.

The projects include construction of a Maternity ward and the relevant facilities and staff house.

According to the Acting District Engineer Mr. Asiimwe Ronald, the Maternity ward constructed by Mariam and Brothers Company limited is to cost 895 million and the staff house contracted by Tobis construction company LTD is to cost over 184 millions.

During the launch, the Deputy RDC LT. Maate Magwara  said that government is committed to extending services to the community through implementation of the policy of upgrading health Centre II’s to ensure that atleast every Subcounty has a Health Centre III.

He called upon the community to utilize the facility effectively to prevent maternal deaths since services have now come closer to the people.

Mr. Magwara also urged the Kabingo community to work hard to fight poverty in the community through positive utilization of government programs like PDM to stop earning from hand to mouth.

The District Chairperson who was represented by the Secretary for Social services Hon. Baluku Karim Kisembo appreciated members of the community for showing patriotism and supporting the contractor to deliver materials to the site .

He called upon the community to ensure maintenance of the facility once it is constructed and to utilize it for their wellbeing.

The Chef Admistrative Officer who was represented by his Principal Assistant Secretary Mr. Kikusa Mustafa appreciated the neighboring community for accepting to surrender their land to government to buy it for the project. He encouraged them to continue supporting implementation of the project to conclusion.

The LCI Chairperson, Kyibisire Village Mr James Katuramu appreciated government for extending services to the people in the mountains of Munkunyu and for reaching the ground to monitor implementation and ensuring the projects get officially launched.

He appealed to the government to also consider extending water to the community.

Kabingo Health Centre III is going to save mothers who have been moving over 10 Kilometers to have their babies and the facility is going to have health workers at the station fulltime since accommodation will be available.

This will improve delivery of health services to the community of Munkunyu and their neighbors.

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Deputy Ambassador of Danish Embassy visits Nyamatunga scheme.

The Deputy Ambassador of Danish Embassy His Excellency Adam Sparre Spliid together with his team from Danish Embassy ,UNCDF ,MoLG and district leadership visited Nyamatunga mini Irrigation scheme in Munkunyu Subcounty today 17th September 2024.

The purpose of the visit was to check the status of Nyamatunga Mini Irrigation scheme under the LoCAL program and how the scheme is impacting lives of the benefitting community .

Nyamatunga Mini Irrigation scheme was constructed in the last financial year 2023/24 at acost of 389 millions a longside other projects under LoCAL and is serving a population of over 1000 people in Munkunyu Subcounty and beyond.

The visiting team was recieved by the community and the local leaders amidst jubilations as and celecelebrations at the project site.

The LC I Chairperson Nyamatunga III, Mr. Mugisha Rauben appreciated the Danish Embassy for supporting the community to access water .

He highlighted the impact of the project on the community which has helped to reduce hunger, poverty and domestic violence among the people of Nyamatunga and munkunyu community atlarge.

The LC I , mentioned the contributions made by the community to support the project implementation including giving out their land for construction of the scheme and assured the visitors of the commitment to maintain and sustain it.

While addressing the participants, His Exellency Adam Sparre Splid , appreciated the climate change crisis challenging communities to experience extreme events like having little water for use or access water causes damages.

The Ambassador mentioned that the Danish Embassy is committed to supporting local communities to access water in partnership with central and local government and local communities.

He encouraged the community to utilise the project to create more wealth and development including supporting their children’s education and meeting other household needs.

The Ambassador said that the mini Irrigation project will reduce the burden of women carrying water to irrigate crops.

He asked the community to utilise the project to boost their incomes and meet their family needs like school fees for their children.

The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Ntarwete Eriab Begumya called upon the benefitting community to ensure proper utilisation of the project to transform livelihoods. He pledged to continue monitoring the operation and maintainance of the project to ensure its maintained to proper use.

A representative from Ministry of Local Government and the technical advisor appreciated the district for utilising the little funds to make a very big impact in the community.

She observed that the project will be a ground for bringing social harmony in the community as both crop and livestock farmers access water for use.

In addition, the ambassodor also visited Nyakatonzi where the district under LoCAL Program is going to construct a water transmission line from Kanyampara which will supply 3 valley dams for communities to access water for livestock and domestic use for communities living alongside the water line.

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New members of the District Executive Committee sworn in.

The new members of the District Executive Committee have been sworn in by the Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Byamungu Elias today 16th September 2024 at a function held in his Office.

The new members of the DEC Include Hon . Monday Grivazio the new District Vice Chairperson who replaced Hon. Ham Natuhwera,  Hon.Kyomya Beth the Secretary for Production and Hon.Baluku Karim Kisembo, Secretary for Works and technical services who replaced Hon. Kisunzu Robert.

While addressing the new leaders and the witnesses, Mr. Byamungu Elias called upon the  incoming members of the committee to uphold confidentiality as the reason they took the oath of secrecy. He informed them that confidentiality is very important because every information of government is not for public consumption and its away of protecting government despite the call to be transparent.

The district speaker Hon. Johnson Mayora congratulated the new leaders upon the new  positions to serve on the District Executive Committee and asked them to observe Unity and Love for each other as they serve the people of Kasese.

Hon. Musoki Sharon the secretary for finance who represented the district chairperson urged the new members of the District Executive Committee to ensure they work in proper and lawful manner with guidance from the chief admnistrative officer.
Hon. Sharon acknowledged and appreciated the contributions made by the outgoing members of the executive Committee and appreciated the District Chairperson for trusting the new leaders he is going to serve with on the committee.

The incoming leaders in company of their relatives and friends extended their appreciation to the District Chairperson for the opportunity to serve on the DEC and promised to work with him to fulfill the Manifesto NRM and to serve the people of Kasese.

The new members of DEC were nominated by the District Chairperson Hon. Muhindi Bukombi Erifaz in the district council that sat on 12th September 2024 upon reshuffle.

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Culture and Tourism in Kasese.

Cultural tours in Kasese are not as popular as visiting Elephants in Queen Elizabeth National Park and the game drives. This shouldn’t be the case because Kasese has so much to offer beyond wildlife.

In the past years, Kasese has been commonly known for WILDLIFE and mining tourism despite the cultural potential the district has to give the visitors a memorable experience of cultural Tourism.

However, the tourism sector has bounced back with a greater vision to reposition the district as the most preferred tourism destination in Uganda, unpacking all the potentials in the district.

This is highlighted in the tourism events taking place in the district  including the Rwenzori Theluji Festival led by Kasese Tourism Forum- KTIF that was gazetted in 2022 as an annual event to take place in the district and pitches Kasese as the most preferred tourism destination.

This just followed the Rwenzori Tuskerlite Marathon, that attracted visitors from 32 countries in the world to come and celebrate tourism in Kasese.

On the tourism development agenda of the district , Cultural tourism takes preference as a potential to develop to boost tourism in the district.

Yesterday, all cultures in the district exhibited their uniqueness at the Rwenzori square under the Rwenzori Theluji Festival for people of Kasese and the visitors to appreciate the uniqueness of their ways of life.

The cultures that exhibited included the Busongora culture, Bagabo, Bakingwe , Banyabindi and Obusinga Bwa Rwenzuru.

Giving cultures a platform to tell their unique stories was a way of raising awareness of the beautiful stories that lie behind the scenes that the visitors of  Kasese and Rwenzori at large really need to experience.

This  also was an opportunity to tell the story of peace as the district looks forward to hosting the World Tourism Day under the theme, ” Peace and Tourism” .

Kasese has the most beautiful cultural story to tell as it hosts about 98% of the tribes in Uganda and therefore if any visitor wants to meet Uganda in just one place, only Kasese will offer that golden opportunity.

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High court circuit launched in Kasese

High court circuit has been launched in Kasese today by the Principal Judge Hon. Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija at Rukoki Chief Majestrate Chambers under the theme  : ” Apeople Centred approach to Justice” .

 

Before gazatting Kasese high court circuit , all cases falling under high court were handled from Fortportal City however , from April 2024, high court sessions started being conducted from Kasese Chief Majestrate Chambers after it was gazetted in 2023.

The Chief Guest , Hon . Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija expressed his happiness for seeing high court operationalised in Kasese which according to him would help minimise the hardships people of Kasese have been undergoing to access judicial services.
He called upon the judicial officers to serve the people with zero tolerance to corruption.

The Chief Majestrate ,Ajok Betty reported that Kasese has been undergoing a challenge of people who  Mascarade to be lawyers and exploit  the population in the process of accessing judicial services . She said that her office has worked tirelessly to eliminate their operations through creating public awareness  of the real workers in chief Majestrate court.

Betty Ajok, also appealed to Justice to expertidise the process of construction of the high Court premises .

The Acting Deputy Registrar  ,Kasese high court  , Ankwasira Ivan thanked Justice for bringing services closer to people which in  a long run will ensure timely delivery of services to the people of Kasese and will reduce the expenditures.
He appreciated all stakeholders who worked hard to ensure that justice comes closer to the people and  pledged  to give the most utmost services  to the people and to work hard to make Kasese high court  a model high court in Uganda.

The District chairperson,  Hon. Muhindi Bukombi Eliphaz appreciated Government for responding to the request which they made in 2021 of extending high court services closer to the people of Kasese.

He added that the district fulfilled their commitment of allocating 1 acre of land for construction of high court Chambers in the district.

He said access to high court services was  so expensive and in the process people would end up giving up on cases.

Hon . Muhindi hailed NRM government for keeping the commitment of bringing justice closer to all Ugandans .

The district leaders recognised the Chief Majestrate,  Betty Ajok for her exceptional services to the people of Kasese and hailed her for fighting corruption in the judicial offices in the district.
The district leadership awarded her a certificate of appreciation for her services which was handed by the District Chairperson.
He appreciated the Chief Majestrate for fighting Corruption through bringing information to the people on real court staff , away of fighting mascaraders.

He gave a certificate of recognition to the Chief Majestrate   , Ajok Betty for her exceptional services to ensure the people of Kasese access justice services.

Kasese appreciated Government for considering bringing a high court circuit in Kasese and affirmed that it will make access to services easy.

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KASESE TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF EXISTANCE.

Kasese district will be celebrating 5oyeears of existence this year .Preparations for the golden jubilee celebrations were launched yesterday at council hall by the deputy RDC incharge of Busongora, Mr. Mubingwa Zephanus.

As he commissioned the members of the organizing committee , Mr. Mubingwa Zephanus called upon the organizing committee to ensure proper coordination and  consultation of stakeholders. He asked the Chief Administration officer to work on appointing members of the committee to ensure they operate legally. Mr Mubingwa also called upon all stakeholders to treat the golden jubilee celebrations as a national function and desist from doing anything that would demean the function.

The district  was established in the year 1974 as it was curved out of Tooro District which was first named Rwenzori district and later named Kasese District .The district political leadership proposed celebrations in the month of October 2024 with the major objective of appreciating the key milestones the district has achieved since her creation.

Hon. Monday Girivazio, the Secretary Social Services who represented the district chairperson said that it was their previlage for the district to mark 50 yrs during their regime and they saw it wise to have this golden jubilee celebrated. He said that the chief guest will be H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni but they are still waiting for his confirmation. Hon. Monday called upon stakeholders to embrace this celebration and engage in preparations to have a successful event.

Among the activities to celebrate the celebrations will be ; Recognizing and awarding of the key people who have contributed to the development of Kasese, planting trees, documenting the milestones Kasese has taken as a district, among others.

Stakeholders who attended the launch at council hall including religious leaders, cultural leaders , members of security , technical staff, among others, appreciated the idea of celebrating golden Jubilee and committed to support preparations.

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Nyakiyumbu recieves solar powered water project.

Yesterday, Ministry of water and Environment in conjunction with Mid Western Umbrella of Water and Sanitation  launched construction of Bwengo piped Water Supply system in Nyakiyumbu Subcounty, Kasese district.

The Solar powered water supply system was officially launched by the RDC Lt.Joe Walusimbi in a ceremony held at Katholhu Primary school in Nyakiyumbu Subcounty.

The project is contracted by Nexus Green and will cost 400m, to be implemented in a period of 8 weeks.

This water project will serve 4 villages in Nyakiyumbu Subcounty, which includes Bwengo ,Katholu , Kathikali, and Kitaturwa.

Leaders have asked Nyakiyumbu community to support the contractors to ensure smooth implementation of the project.

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Kasese celebrates international women’s day 2024.

Yesterday, hundreds of people gathered at Katunguru Primary School , lake katwe subcounty as Kasese District Local Government joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Women’s Day .

The function was presided over by Her Royal Highness Agnes Ithungu Asiimawe and graced by different stakeholders including high political leaders of the district like the District Chairperson and members of his council ,security led by the RDC and district and subcounty technical staff.

The theme was , ” Accelerating Gender Equality through Women Economic Empowerment ” which presented a reflection on the efforts and progress made towards achieving sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on Gender Equality within the context of economic empowerment.

Her Royal Highness Agnes Ithungu Nyabaghole urged parents to promote girl child education and called upon young girls to pursue courses that are traditionally associated with men like engineering, among others.

In her message to women, she emphasised the need for women to embrace the use of ICT for social-economic transformation. She encouraged women to utilise digital platforms to conduct online businesses and to access information for economic transformation.

Nyabaghole also called upon parents and different actors to protect girls against child pregnancies and early marriages and urged girls to also desist from sexual exploitation by men who take advantage of child poverty.

She condemned men who sexually abuse their own daughters and called for serious action upon them.

The key note speaker, Helen Petronilla , Deputy Executive Director Microfinance support Centre called upon women to utilize government initiatives to empower women like Emyooga, UWEP , PDM among others. She also asked women to utilise Micro finance Support Centre which have a fovourabble interest rate of 8% annually to avoid financial exploitations by money lenders.

Hellen condemned the people of Kasese for not taking advantage of her leadership in Micro Finance Support Centre to benefit for the different financial opportunities under the institution.

The RDC Lt. Joe Walunsimbi appreciated Her Royal Highness , Agnes Ithungu Asiimawe for supporting of government and pledged government commitment to continue supporting the kingdom.

The Women Member of Parliament ,Hon. Kabugho Florance ,  appreciated His Excelence Yoweri K. Museveni for appreciating the role of women by giving them key leadership positions in the country. She urged the district leadership to emulate him and also give platforms to women in the district .
Hon. Florance also called upon women to wake up in action to fight for themselves to be economically empowered.

The District Chairperson Muhindi Bukombi Eriphaz talked about the different programs of government that are already benefiting women in the district like UWEP , Emyooga and PDM and called upon women to appreciate  and utilise them for economic empowerment.

International women’s day serves as a call to action for accelerating progress towards gender equality and empowerment. It presents an opportunity to reflect on the efforts and progress made towards achieving sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on Gender Equality within the context of economic empowerment.

 

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CAO meets Kahokya Widows.

The Chief Administrative Officer Kasese District Local Government, Mr. Byamungu Elias convened a meeting with Kahokya widows  yesterday 22nd February 2023 at St. Johns COU, Kahokya.

According to Mr. Byamungu Elias, his agenda of meeting with widows who lost their husbands to armed conflicts, poaching and other effects of the war  was to see how their livelihoods can be supported under programs of Government.

Mr. Byamungu said that he was overwhelmed by the report he received from the community leaders indicating such a big number of 90 widows in just a Subcounty and even got more surprised to meet over 150 widows in the meeting.

He asked the Ag. Subcounty Chief , Mr. Muke Selevano to work with office of the District Community Development Officer to organize the widows in groups through which they can be supported under different programs of Government.

He committed to submit their groups to  the Office of the Prime Minister for support under Rwenzori Luwero Development  Program  and asked them to also positively utilize other government initiatives like Parish development model to improve their livelihoods.

The over 150 widows who attended the meeting cried out for support from government to improve their  income to support raise their Children who need school fees.

Biira Yodesi  a widow of 38 years who lost her husband in 2010 said that her husband’s family chased her from her land with her 7 children.  she added that she is struggling to raise the young children from her parents home and she is facing the biggest challenge of school fees. She appealed to government for support to buy some goats which she can be grazing and raise some funds to support her children.

According to the life stories of the widows shared in the meeting , a big number of them  have additionally undergone gender Based Violence after the death of their husbands and have either been displaced from their land to their parents homes with their children.

The Chief Administrative Officer committed gave a word of comfort and assured them of his commitment to lobby for support from the Office of the Prime Minister under the Luwero Rwenzori Micro Development Program.

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KASESE COMMEMORATES 43RD TAREHE SITA.

Kasese district local Government celebrated 43rd Tarehe Sita anniversary yesterday 7th February 2024 in Hima town council, under the theme: “Celebrating the people’s struggle for unity, security and peace for social economic transformation”.

The event organized by UPDF in conjunction with Kasese District Local government was presided over by the Resident District Commissioner LT.Joe Walusimbi and in attendance was sizable representation of the army, political leaders, technical leaders and members of the public.

Tarehe Sita, is a commemoration of the February 6, 1981 when the five-year guerilla war that brought President Museveni to power was launched, with an attack on Kabamba Military Barracks.

The function was commemorated with a series of activities by UPDF united with the community including blood donation , screening of HIV and cervical cancer, cleaning of town prior to the event, band matching and a football match between UPDF and the community.

Speaking at the function, the RDC LT. Joe Walusimbi commended his Excellency the president of the republic of Uganda for building a highly disciplined army.

He asked UPDF to maintain their discipline and royalty to the people however, without compromising their core mandate of keeping security of the people and the territorial boarders.

He also hailed the Brig. Commander and the RPC for the good collaboration in keeping the security of Kasese district.

The Brig Commander, Kabira barracks Col. Nabimanya Saulo who was in lead of organizing the Tarehe Sita commemoration in Kasese, called upon members of the community to scale up their collaboration with security in keeping security of the district.

He asked asked everyone to ensure they  have contacts of the security team for easy communication in case any security issue rises and to stop going through a long protocol to raise a security alert.

He assured the community of  UPDF commitment  to keep security of Kasese and asked for positive collaboration.

Col. Nabimanya said that as UPDF, they are commemorating the Tarehe sita to recognize the contribution of UPDF in transforming this country and to remember the fallen soldiers who died in the struggle of liberating this country.
At the same event, the Regional Police Commander Rwenzori East, SSP Nanoka Moses hailed Museveni for achieving comprehensive transformation in both political and civil service since he took over power.

He asked all the security forces to embrace other government programs and utilize different initiatives of government to improve their welfare.

The district Chairperson, Hon Muhindi Erifaz Bukombi appreciated UPDF  for keeping security of the boarder  and the community for the positive collaboration.

He asked the community to continue working with UPDF to transform for comprehensive tranformation.

Hon .Muhindi asked  the RDC to consider organizing and an ideological orientation in Kyangwazi on  mindset change.

He appreciated all efforts made to organize a successful Tarehe sita commemoration in Kasese.

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IMPROVING HEALTH SERVICES IN HARD TO REACH AREAS.

Kasese District Local Government has commissioned Buhuhira HC III in  Busongora North today 6th January 2024 and handed over medical equipment to 3 health facilities including Bwesumbu, Buhuhira and Kabatunda HC IIIs. The commissioning and handover has been officiated by the RDC LT. Joe Walusimbi.

Buhuhira HCIII is located in Busongora North and serves a population of over 20,000 people in 5 parishes of Buhuhira, Bughendero, kithoma, Kasambya and muhumuza. This community has been undergoing challenges of access to maternal health services where the nearby health facility has been Rwesande HC IV which is located over 10 Kilometres from Buhuhira HC III.

In a project report presented by the Ag District Engineer  Asiimwe Ronald,
upgrading /construction of Buhuhira HC II to Health Centre III cost 654,136,098=
The project Key components include,  4 stance VIP toilet, Medical waste pit, Placenta pit, medical pit latrine and renovation of OPD .

The Ag District Engineer asked the district leadership to allow funds relocation of funds for renovation of OPD to fencing the facility for safety of the medical equipment.

While addressing the public at the commissioning and handover event, The RDC LT Joe walusimbi asked the medical workers to ensure services are effectively delivered to the community.

He urged the health incharges to strengthen his leadership skills for smooth running of the facility.

The RDC asked Buhuhira community to continue cooperating government to gain more services delivered to them.

The deputy CAO Kasese, Mr Begumya Eliab Ntarwete appreciated Buhuhira community for showing commitment by turning up massively to attend the commissioning event of their facility.

He asked the health workers of Buhuhira HC III not to disappoint the community by ensuring effective service delivery.

 

The CAO also asked the incharges who had received the medical equipment to engrave them for safety.

Speaking at the commissioning event, the LCV chairperson, Hon.Muhindi Erifaz asked members of the public to support the ruling government since they are delivering services effectively.

He said that it’s the plan of government to elevate all HC IIs to IIIs and allocate all health IIIs Medical doctors for better health service delivery.

He assured members of the community that government is committed to strengthening health service delivery.

Kabatunda Health Centre III worthy 17, 8280, 000= and Bwesumbu HC III received medical equipment worthy 134,826,087 = and all funded by world bank under UGIFT Program.

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District releases PLE results 2023.

Kasese District Local Government has released PLE results today 31st January 2023 at multipurpose hall.

PLE results were released by the Uganda Examination Board (UNEB) on Thursday, 25th January 2024.

Performance of schools in Kasese (main) has remarkably improved compared to the past 4 years with  6.3% passing in Division I, 55.9% in Division II, Division III, 9.5 % in Division IV and 5 % in  U, this excludes the municipality.  However 2% registered but never appeared to do exams thus graded in U.

The best government performing schools in the district were, Ruboni, Bwera COU, Katwe Boarding, St.John Bukangara , Kagando P/s , Hima Public,  Kalonge I, Mweya p/s. And the worst performing schools in the district were, Kahendero P/s, Maghoma, Nyakanengo, St. Augustine Kitabu , Kyondo, and Kasenyi.

Exams of 3 schools were withheld, affecting 112 students who will be appearing before the security committee of UNEB before they take the final decision.

To improve performance of schools this year 2024, the acting district education officer Mr.Thabugha Ernest said that his office has laid strategies to improve delivery of education services in the district. Among them are;

Strengthening community sensitization and awareness creation being on top of the agenda,
Equitable and transparent distribution of human resource to fight against issues of understaffing and over staffing,
Encouraging co- curriculum activities in schools because they motivate children to keep in schools,
Mobilization of funding for schools,

Establishing centers of excellence which will be model centres for the poorly performing schools, among others.

The Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Byamungu Elias asked all head teachers to work towards improving performance of their schools this year. He gave every head teacher a target of adding a minimum of at least 2 first grade, per school.

Mr. Byamungu promised to reward the best performing schools in the district including the best performing students for motivation and encouragement of other students.

The district chairperson called upon stakeholders to enhance monitoring of teachers, pupils and parents.

He expressed his disappointment on the 213 pupils who appeared in grade X because they registered but could not turn up for exams. He said, that it’s because of monitoring gap of leaners and teachers.

The district chairperson asked the teachers to play their part to ensure education services are effectively delivered.

In the same meeting, the RDC LT. Joe Walusimbi, condemned the issue of teachers sending the children out of school for fees. He asked the teachers to rather focus on doing their part of service delivery and allow the most vulnerable children in the community to have access to education.

It’s among the strategies of education department Kasese to strengthen monitoring of schools with hope to improve performance of schools.

Congratulations to the primary seven candidates 2023.

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COMMISIONING OF RUKOKI HC IV MATERNITY WARD.

The RDC LT.Joe Walunsimbi has commissioned Rukoki Health Centre IV maternity ward today 25th January 2025.

Rukoki Maternity ward was gutted by fire in June 2024 and since then  the facility has been operationalizing under challenges of limited accommodation for mothers.

Rehabilitation of the Maternity ward has been funded with support from Rotary snow peaks which organised the first fundraiser marathon that raised the start up funds worthy 36M out of the required 170M and  Medicins Sans Frontiers that took over the project to the level of completion.

According to the report presented by Dr. Masereka Abrahams , Rukoki operates to capacity of a hospital yet its not yet elevated to a hospital capacity. In his report, the facility delivers over 300 mothers monthly and yet they have been operating with limited bed capacity.

Dr. Abrahams requested Ministry of Health represented by Dr. Mugahi Richard to accelerate the process of elevating the facility to a hospital status so that they are able to operate to capacity.

The Chief Guest from Ministry of Health Dr. Mugahi Richard expressed his gratitude to management and staff of Rukoki Health Centre for for offering services above self.

He commended staff for the exceptional efforts and delivering beyond their capacity.

He pledged commitment of Ministry of Health to support Rukoki HC IV  to elevate to a functional hospital with all the required equipment.

The District Vice Chairperson Hon. Natuhwera Ham  asked Ministry of Health to give a special consideration to Kasese interms of allocation of health facilities considering the population of Kasese which is about 1.2 Millions.  He said that Kasese still has 17 subounties without Health Centre III’s despite the directive of government that every subcounty should have a health centre 111.

He requested that atleast another hospital should be allocated for Busongora North for easy access to health services.

The Deputy mayor, Kasese Municipality Hon Mupango Rabson thanked Rotary , MSF and other partners who have worked with government to ensure that the common people receive services. He requested for continuous partnership with government for better service delivery.

 

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KABIRA FOUNDATION STARTS CONSTRUCTION OF CLASSROOMS AT NYAKANGENGO PRIMARY

Works for construction of 3 classroom block at Nyakango Primary school in Maghasa ,Mpata Parish, Bwesumbu Sub county funded by Kabira foundation , started yesterday 19th January  2024  .

The ground breaking ceremony attended by the district political and technical leadership, local leaders , donors and residents of Maghasa was presided over by the Deputy RDC Mr. Maate Magwara at Nyakanengo Primary School in Bwesumbu Suncounty.

Under this project, Kabira Foundation is to construct 6 classrooms and a staff house in 3 phases. First phase will include  construction of 3 classrooms, second Phase will be 3 more classrooms and last phase will be a staff house.

However, according to Mr. Camilo Otim ,Kabira Foundation volunteer, the project depends on individual contributions from individual donors and therefore availability of funds from individual donors will determine the period of completion. He said that Kabira foundation will ensure that all planned interventions are implemented and construction of the 1st phase of 3 classroom block will be implemented in 4 months if there are no challenges from the community since funds are available.

He appealed to the parents and residents of Maghasa to support the contractors with delivering of materials and carrying of water to the site since the community has a challenge of water and hard reach terrain.

The deputy RDC incharge of Bukonzo Mr. Maate asked residents of Maghasa to cooperate with Kabira foundation to ensure that the project is implemented with no challenges.

He also asked the people of Bwesumbu to learn to appreciate and support efforts and programs of Government rather than always criticizing because it affects service delivery.

While responding to the school head teachers report which indicated a very low level of completion for children of Nyakanengo Primary school, the deputy RDC asked parents to take over their roles of supporting their children to stay in school and complete school.

He encouraged parents to utilise the government  training institute for skills  in mubuku especially for children who have dropped out of school.

The District Chairperson , Mr Muhindi Erifaz Bukombi asked parents to mobilize their children to go to school so that the classroms being constructed achieve the intended prupose.

He appreciated efforts of Kabira Foundation to secure funds to support Nyakanengo primary school. He pledged commitment of Government to continue supporting and strengthening service delivery to the people of Bwesumbu and beyond.

 

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Chairpersons of District council committees sworn in

Kasese District Local Government Chairpersons of standing committees of council were sworn in yesterday 10th January 2023  at the district headquarters.

The new chairpersons include ; Hon. Masereka Benard  , the Chairperson for works and Technical services committee, Hon. Kisole Yonasani – Chairperson Social services committee, Hon. Ategeka Lakisisi Adolph- Chairperson Production, Marketing and Natural resources , Hon. Kule Wilson- Chairperson Finance , planning and Administration.

These were voted in council meeting which sat in December 2023 after the outgoing team had served their term of office which is 2 years and a half as mandated by the law.

At the swearing Ceremony , the new chairpersons who were accompanied by their family members and relatives pledged their commitment to work with management and other political leaders to deliver their mandate as chairpersons of standing committees.

The Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Byamungu Elias argued the incoming chairpersons of the standing committees of council to ensure continuous consultation of the outgoing chairpersons and the technical staff for technical guidance .

Mr. Byamungu pledged to continue facilitating the committee to ensure that they effectively deliver services to the people of Kasese.

The District speaker Hon. Mayora Johnson asked the incoming chairpersons to cooperate with heads of Departments for effective service delivery. Hon. Mayora condemned the bad practice of political leaders fighting technical people which affects performance .

Hon. Kisole Yonasani requested for collaboration between members of DEC and Chairpersons of standing committees through having joint meetings that will enable them plan in a coordinated manner.

The chairpersons are the heads of the standing committees of council and their core mandate is to ensure effective planning and utilization of government funds .

Congratulations .

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KASESE TASK FORCE TO BAN ILLEGAL TRADE OF MEAT FROM SANKA.

District Task Force

In a bid to combat the spread of Anthrax from the neighboring districts to Kasese, District Task force has resolved to consult the law on how they can ban the trade of meat coming from Sanka to Kasese District.

Anthrax outbreak was reported in Kyotera District in the month of June and over 15 cases have been confirmed in Kyotera.

Though Kasese has not yet received any Positive Case of Anthrax, the trade of illegal meat from Sanka has remained the biggest threat to transfer anthrax to the district. In addition, Kasese remains the major route for transporting animals from Uganda to DRC .

This triggered the district Task force to hold a planning meeting to do early preparations in case of any eventualities.

According to the District Veterinary Officer Dr. Kibaya Yusuf, consumption of meat in Kasese is very high which exposes the community to a very high risk of acquiring Anthrax.

Dr. Kibaya condemned the trade of  Sanka meat which he said is coming from dead animals that traders buy cheaply and sell in Kasese district at a very low price.

He reported to the task force that sofar they have buried 2 cows which were suspected to be having Anthrax however, results came out negative.

He appealed to the leaders to support regulation of trade of meat in the district and fighting transportation of contaminated meat from Sanka which is a biggest threat to all efforts to control the spread of Anthrax.

The RDC LT. Joe Walumbi called upon all stakeholders to join efforts with the Task Force to prevent the spread of anthrax to the district. He asked all members of the district task force to make public health a priority and avoid defending illegal actions which put the public health at a risk.

The RPC Rwenzori region pledged cooperation with other stake holders to fight illegal trade of non-inspected meat in the district to protect the public from Anthrax and other health hazards.

The Principal Health Inspector , Kasese Municipality ,Mr. Kabagambe said that  there is no public health law that allows transportation of un preserved meat from one district to another. He added that the law only allows transportation of live animals not dead animals.

The district Task force formed a small committee of technical stakeholders to consult and interpret the law to guide their actions against illegal trade of meat in the district.

 

 

 

 

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Job advert Dec 2023

KASESE DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION

EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT NO. 04/2023

 VACANCIES

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts that exist in Kasese District Local Government.

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSF Form 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission P.O. Box 250, Kasese to reach him not later than Friday 22nd December 2023 at 5:00 pm.

Application forms can be obtained from the Kasese District Service Commission Offices or can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug.

Applications should bear the title and Reference Number of the post applied for.

Serving officers must route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay

Applicants should attach to each of the three application forms certified copies of all relevant academic Certificates and transcripts that they may hold, their recent passport size photographs, practicing/registration Licence, and copies of appointment and confirmation letters (where applicable)  and a photocopy of the National Identity Card.

Details of this job advert can also be obtained from the Kasese District Service Commission office and District Notice Boards, the respective Job Descriptions and Specifications for Jobs in Local Governments (2011 & 2017) and Schemes of Service issued from time to time all of which can be viewed from the Ministry of Public Service Website at www.public service.go.ug

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

 

Job Title:             District Education Officer

Ref. No:               KSE/DSC/156/28/2023

Salary Scale:        U1 E

Reports to:          Chief Administrative Officer

Responsible for:   Senior Education Officer

Principal Inspector of Schools

Sports Officer

Job Purpose:        To coordinate and provide technical and professional guidance in the management of Education and Sports policies, plans and programmes in the District.

Duties of the post

  • Implementing Education laws, policies and regulations;
  • Implementing approved education and sports development plans, strategies, and council
  • decisions;
  • Providing technical and professional advice;
  • Organizing and Facilitating teachers’ training programmes;
  • Coordinating school inspection and sports programmes; and
  • Maintaining an updated teachers’ personnel data bank.

Person specifications

(i) Qualifications

Should hold an Honours Bachelors Degree with Education from a recognized University or Institution.

Either a Masters Degree in Education Planning and Management or Human Resource Management or Public Administration and Management or other related managerial fields from a recognized university or institution.

(ii)Experience

 At least six (9) years working experience, three of which must have been in management of an education institution or gained from a professional experience in a managerial capacity at the level of Principal Education Officer.

(iii) Competences

  • Planning, organizing, and coordinating;
  • Human resource management;
  • Accountability;
  • Communication;
  • Concern for quality and standards; and

COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Job Title:             District Community Development Officer

Ref. No:               KSE/DSC/156/29/2023

Salary Scale:        U1 E

Reports to:          Chief Administrative Officer

Responsible for:   Senior Community Development Officer (Gender, Culture and Community Development)

Senior Community Development Officer (Disability &Elderly)

Senior Labour Officer (Labour Employment &Industrial relations)

Senior Probation and Welfare Officer (Probation, Youth and Children)

Job Purpose:        To coordinate all community-based services in the District and community participation in development

programmes and projects.

Duties of the post

  • Coordinating the effective delivery of community-based services in the District;
  • Monitoring community centers, vocational training institutions, children remand homes and other community establishments;
  • Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of National and local laws and policies on gender, labour and social development;
  • Advising Council on policy and related matters regarding gender, labour and social development;
  • Liaising with NGOs, Community-Based Organizations and other stakeholders on matters regarding community development;
  • Supervising work places to conform to national policies and standards on occupational health and safety;
  • Monitoring and evaluating community awareness and involvement in socio-economic
  • development initiatives;
  • Coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of labour information;
  • Managing the discharge of statutory obligations regarding community care, protection and welfare; and
  • Supervising the registration and promotion of community development groups.

Person Specifications.

(i) Qualifications

An Honors Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Rural Development studies or Social Work and Social Administration from a recognized University/ Institution and post Graduate Diploma in a related field.

Experience

Should have a working experience of not less than 9 years 3 of which should have been served at a the level of Principal Community Development Officer in government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

(iii) Competences

  • Planning, organizing and coordinating;
  • Human Resource management;
  • Project Management;
  • Accountability;
  • Concern for quality and standards;
  • Communication; and
  • Time management.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Job Title:               Economist

Ref. No.               KSE/DSC/156/30/2023

Salary Scale:        U4

Reports to:          Senior Planner/Senior Economist/Senior Statistician

Job Purpose:        To collect, analyse and process statistical data and information to help in the planning, budgeting and

policy development.

Duties of the post.

  • Collecting, analysing and storing Data;
  • Producing statistical reports;
  • Appraising Development projects;
  • Organising and implementing National Surveys; and
  • Providing technical support on statistical matters to Local Government.

Person specification

(i) Qualifications

An Honours Bachelor Degree in Economics from a recognised Institution.

Competences

  • Planning, organizing and coordinating;
  • Project Planning and Management;
  • Information Communication Technology (ICT);
  • Records and information management;
  • Concern for quality and standards;
  • Communication; and
  • Time management.

HEALTH DPARTMENT

 Job: Title:            Artisan Mate (Plumber)

Ref. No.               KSE/DSC/156/31/2023

Salary Scale:        U8

Job Purpose:        To assist the line technician maintain and repair of medical equipment

Key functions

  • Cleaning and keeping the workshop
  • Preparing and settling tools for work
  • Collecting tools from the workshop for storage
  • Maintaining and servicing machines
  • Compiling and submitting reports

Qualifications

Must have a Uganda Certificate of Education

Relevant trade certificate (Craft I, II & III)

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Job Title:             Senior Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical)

Ref. No.               KSE/DSC/156/32/2023

Salary Scale:        U4

Reports to:          District Engineer

Responsible for:   Engineering Assistant (Mechanical)

Job Purpose:        To carry out routine maintenance and repair of district heavy machinery, equipment and vehicles.

Duties of the post;

  • Identifying faults on motor vehicles/cycles and other machines;
  • Supervising repair works in the department;
  • Certifying repair works by contractors;
  • Requisitioning for funds for the purchases of spares; and
  • Preparing payment certificates for completed works.

Person Specifications

(i) Qualifications

Should hold a Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.

(ii) Experience:

Three years practical experience in Mechanical works at the level of Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical).

Competences

  • Planning, organizing and coordinating;
  • Accountability;
  • Concern for quality and standards;
  • Ethics and integrity;
  • Time management.

Note:

  1. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
  2. All services of the Kasese District service commission are provided free of charge and equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.

Secretary

District Service Commission

Kasese.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KASESE DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION

INTERNAL JOB ADVERT NO. 05/2023

 

VACANCIES

 

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts that exist in Kasese District Local Government.

 

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSF Form 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission P.O. Box 250, Kasese to reach him not later than Friday 22nd December 2023 at 5:00 pm.

 

Application forms can be obtained from the Kasese District Service Commission Offices or can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug.

 

Applications should bear the title and Reference Number of the post applied for.

 

Serving officers must route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay

 

Applicants should attach to each of the three application forms certified copies of all relevant academic Certificates and transcripts that they may hold, their recent passport size photographs, practicing/registration Licence, and copies of appointment and confirmation letters (where applicable)  and a photocopy of the National Identity Card.

 

Details of this job advert can also be obtained from the Kasese District Service Commission office and District Notice Boards, the respective Job Descriptions and Specifications for Jobs in Local Governments (2011 & 2017) and Schemes of Service issued from time to time all of which can be viewed from the Ministry of Public Service Website at www.public service.go.ug

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

 

Job Title:               Senior Education Officer

Ref. No.                 KSE/DSC/156/33/2023

Salary Scale:        U3

No. vacancies:     01

Reports to:          Principal Education Officer

Responsible for:   Education Officer

 

Job Purpose:        To support the implementation of educational policies, plans and Programmes.

 

Duties of the post

 

  • Guiding head teachers and school management committees on the implementation of educational
  • policies, plans and programmes;
  • Monitoring Educational institution and producing status reports;
  • Developing Education management systems and plans; and
  • Attending to Teachers’ administrative issues.

 

Person Specifications

 

(i) Qualifications.

 

Should hold an Honours Bachelors Degree with Education from a recognized university or institution.

Either a Post Graduate Diploma in Education Planning and Management or Human Resources Management or Public Administration and Management or other related Managerial fields from a recognized University or Institution.

 

(ii) Experience.

 

At least three (3) years working experience in the teaching profession and education management as Education officer.

 

(iii) Competences

 

  • Planning, organizing and coordinating;
  • Human resource management;
  • Coaching and mentoring;
  • Communication;
  • Concern for quality and standards and
  • Time management.

 

Job Title:              Head Teacher

Ref. No.                 KSE/DSC/156/34/2023

No. vacancies:     07

Reports to:          Sub County Chief

Salary Scale:        U4

 

Job Purpose:        To manage and provide technical guidance/ leadership in the academic and administrative programmes to the institution.

 

Duties of the post;

 

  • To prepare the schemes of work/lesson plans and teach students according to the set timetable;
  • To be in charge of overall administration and management of the school;
  • To plan for the physical development of the school and professional development of the staff;
  • To plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the teaching programmes and activities of staff and students;
  • To ensure proper planning, budgeting and accountability of the school activities and resources in consultation with the Management Committee;
  • To coordinate the functions of the Management Committee and account to them and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
  • To initiate development projects for the school and mobilize resources for their implementation;
  • To supervise and appraise all the staff and employees of the institution and assess their performance;
  • To prepare progress and summary reports for presentation and submission to the Management Committee and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
  • To direct activities concerning student admissions, provision of supplies and welfare services;
  • To participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to primary education; and
  • To plan and chair meetings on the school.

 

Person Specification:

 

(i) Qualification

 

Minimum of a Degree in Primary Education or the equivalent of this, from recognized

Institutions;

Must have attended at least four workshops/seminars and four short courses relevant to the profession;

Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports; and

Minimum of twelve years working experience, three of which should have been at Deputy Head Teacher or Principal Education Assistant level with administrative responsibilities.

 

(ii) Competences

  • Organization skills;
  • Child Development skills ;
  • Management skills, Teaching skills;
  • Communication/ Presentation skills;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Evaluation skills;
  • Human Resource Management skills;
  • Financial Management skills;
  • Record Keeping skills;
  • Public relations skills;
  • Computer literacy skills; Curriculum Development;

 

MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

 

Job Title:               Senior Assistant Town Clerk

Ref. No.                 KSE/DSC/156/35/2023

Salary Scale:        U3

No. vacancies:     01

Reports to:          Town Clerk /Principal Township Officer

Responsible for:   Human Resource Offcer

Office Supervisor

Principal Town Agents

Senior Law Enforcement Officer

 

Job Purpose:        To deputise the Town Clerk in providing efficient and effective administrative services in the Town Council.

 

Duties of the post.

 

  • Supervising administration within the Town Council;
  • Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of programmes and projects in the Town Council;
  • Providing technical support on planning and implementation of development projects in the Town Council;
  • Enhancing collaboration linkages with Local Councils and organisations both within and outside the Town Council on matters pertaining to development;
  • Assessing taxes and awarding licenses for operating business in the Town Council;
  • Interpreting local governments legislation pertaining to Town Council administration; and
  • Supervising the effective implementation of council resolutions within the Town Council.

 

Person Specification

 

(i) Qualifications

An Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration or Law or Commerce (Management option) or Business Administration (Management option) or Management Science or Urban Planning and Management from a recognized University;

A Certificate in Administrative Law from a recognized institution.

A Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management or Development Administration or any other related discipline from a recognized awarding institution.

 

(ii) Experience.

 

At least three (3) years of experience as an Assistant Town Clerk or equivalent level from a public or reputable private organization.

 

(iii) Competences.

 

  • Planning, organizing and coordinating
  • Management of organization environment; Concern for quality and standards;
  • Ethics and integrity; and
  • Time management.

 

COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES DEPARTMENT

 

Job Title:               Senior Community Development Officer

Ref. No:                 KSE/DSC/156/36/2023

Salary Scale         U3

No. vacancies:     01

Reports to:          Town Clerk

 

Job Purpose:        To coordinate all gender, culture and community based services, programmes and projects in the district/urban council and facilitate their development.

Key Functions.

 

  • Coordinating the effective delivery of gender, culture and community based services in the District/ Urban Council;
  • Supervising gender, culture and community centres and other community establishments;
  • Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of National and local laws and policies on gender, labour and social development;
  • Advising Council on matters regarding gender, culture and community social developments;
  • Liaising with NGOs, Community Based Organizations and other stakeholders on matters regarding gender, culture and community development;
  • Monitoring and evaluating gender, culture and community awareness and involvement in socio-economic development initiatives;
  • Coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of gender, culture and community information; and
  • Supervising, registering and promoting gender, culture and community development groups

 

Person Specifications

 

(i) Qualifications

An Honours Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Rural Development studies or Social Work and Social Administration or any related field from a recognized University or

Institution.

 

(ii) Experience

Should have a working experience of at least 3 years at a level of a Community Development Officer in government or equivalent level of experience in a reputable organisation in the field of social development or community-based services.

 

(iii) Competences.

 

  • Planning, organizing and coordinating;
  • Communication;
  • Counseling and guidance;
  • Concern for Quality and Standards; and
  • Time management.

 

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

 

Job Title:               Senior Clinical Officer

Ref. No                  KSE/DSC/156/37/2023

Salary scale         U4

No. vacancies:     02

Job Purpose:        To manage delivery of effective and efficient health services in the unit

 

Key functions

  • Planning and budgeting for health service delivery in the Health Centre
  • Diagnosing, treating and managing patients
  • Managing and accounting for allocated medical, financial and other resources
  • Supervising the HIMS
  • Supervising, coaching, mentoring and appraising staff
  • Coordinating the implementation of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package
  • Enforcing the Code of conduct and ethics

 

Qualifications

Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a Recognised Institution

Training in Management is an added advantage

Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional Council

Must have a valid practicing licence

 

Work experience

Atleast three years working experience as a Clinical Officer.

 

Competences

  • Planning , Organising and coordinating
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Change management
  • Coaching and mentoring

 

 

Note:

  1. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

 

  1. All services of the Kasese District service commission are provided free of charge and equal opportunity is given to all qualified applicants.

Secretary

District Service Commission

Kasese.

 

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District Council honours the late Hon.Moses Bwambale.

  1. Kasese District Local Government conducted extra ordinary Council in honor of the late Hon. Moses Bwambale today, 12th December 2023, at the burial ceremony held at Nyamugasani primary school in Rwesororo, Kisinga Town Council.

The late Hon. Moses succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident that occurred along Mbarara road in Muhokya Town Council .

The deceased worked as a district counsellor representing Kisinga Subcounty since 19th May 2021.
In honor of the Late Hon. Moses Bwambale contributions to the district and his subcounty, council approved construction of 1.5KM road in Kiburara and construction of Market stalls at Kiburara trading centre to be named after him.
The motion seeking council to honour and give last respect to the late Hon. Moses Bwambale was presented by the District Vice Chairperson Hon. Ham Natuhwera .

The District speaker, Hon. Mayora Johnson hailed the late moses for being a very good legislator who loved his constituency and the people of Kasese.
He praised him for being a hardworking person who worked tirelessly for his Subcounty and district.

The district chairperson, Hon. Bukombi Muhindi Erifaz said that the late Moses always engaged him on plans for his Subcounty.
He pledged to work with the district council to fullfulill the dreams Moses had for his Subcounty.

The District Chairperson also asked members of the council to consider supporting his children whom he had left at a tender age.

Hon. Harold Muhindo Tonny, the area Mp Bukonzo East, said that the deceased has left a gap in Bukonzo East, which needs to be filled.
He appealed to the district chairperson and the CAO to write to the electrol commission to fill the 2 positions in his constituency, one for the deceased and second for the counsellor representing Kitabu Subcounty who crossed to civil service.

The late Hon. Moses Bwambale survived by 7 children and 1 wife and was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Rwesororo , in Kisinga Town Council.

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KASESE COMMEMORATES 16 DAYS OF ACTVISM .

Hundreds of stakeholders gathered in Kitswamba town council yesterday 8th December 2023 to commemorate 16 days of activism against gender based violence.

16 days of Activism is a global campaign to call for an end to violence against Women and Girls. The campaign runs every year from 25th November, the international day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December which is a Human rights day.

Kasese is among the highly  ranked districts in Uganda in gender based violence and Kitswamba town council where the commemoration event took place is ranked second in the district in teenage pregnancies.

The commemoration event organized by Kasese District Local Government and Partners was presided over by the Deputy RDC in charge of Busongora Mr.Mubingwa Zephanus and attended by different stakeholders including district and Subcounty political and technical leaders.

While addressing the people, Mr. Mubingwa Zephanus, seriously condemned the habit of assaulting wives and abandoning children which was reported to be on the rise in Kitswamba Town council.

He called upon husbands to love and protect their wives. The deputy RDC referred to the bible which says that whoever finds the wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from God.

He emphasized the need for the community to work towards building peace and adding value to their families, community and the world.

A number of GBV survivors gave their tear-jerking experiences of going through different forms of gender based violence and added to the voice of other stakeholders to call for the end of violence against women and girls. . Among them was Biira Michealine a 17 year old girl who was abandoned by her father over a misunderstanding between her mother and her father. Michealine narrated how her father denied her a chance to go to school because he believed that she was not his biological child.

Machealine is among thousands of children who are experiencing different forms of gender based violence in Kasese district as reported by the senior Community Development officer, Mrs. Asiimwe QueenGonda

The deputy Chief Administrative officer Mr. Begumya Ntarwete Eliab appreciated development partners in kasese for supplementing efforts of government in bid to end gender based violence.

He asked all stakeholders to come together and fight stumbling blocks to efforts of partners and government in ending reducing GBV in Kasese.

The District Chairperson, Mr Muhindi Bukombi Erifaz encouraged the people of Kistwamba to invest in taking their children to school as a sustainable investment.  He also emphasized the need for husbands to use peaceful dialogues to solve issues in their families than using violence.

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KASESE DISASTER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE WORRIED OF DEVELOPING CRACKS.

Members of DDMC in the meeting.

Members of Kasese District Disaster Management committee have expressed their distress over the developing crack on Muhokya town council land which is currently occupied by the Internally Displaced Persons   .

This issue was raised by Mr.Buhaka Lucas commonly known as the voice of the Voiceless in the Disaster Management coordination meeting held at the district council hall yesterday 5th December 2023. Mr. Buhaka was worried of the pace government is taking to respond and yet the level of vulnerability of the people living in Muhokya and the neighborhood qualifies it to be a matter of urgency .

The developing crack was said to be increasing gradually and equally increasing the magnitude of risk exposure especially of the people living in Muhokya IDP and the sorrounding area.

The ChairPerson Muhokya IDP camp Mrs. Aryema Rehema, said that Crack has increased the flooding in Muhokya IDP camp and the situation worsened this rainy season of Sept to December.

She added that the crack seems to be stretching from uphill to the lower land and as people in the IDP they are terribly in fear of any likely disaster that may occur out of the crack. She cried out to government to speed up the process of settling the people in the camp because the camp is not suitable for settlement due to the crack that is causing flooding.

Responding to the issue of the Crack in Muhokya, the senior Environmental Officer Mr. Kooli Augustine, said that the issue of the crack has been brought to the attention of Office of the Prime Minister however its still pending response from OPM. He advised the committee on the need to carryout a geological study which will inform stakeholders from appropriate intervention.

The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Mr Ntarwete Eliab said that the issue should be brought to attention of Members of Parliament so that it is tabled in parliament of action.

He asked members of the Committee to organize a monitoring visit to all areas in the district that are vulnerable to disasters to conduct risk assessment as well as monitoring human activities that are leading to disasters.

Mr Ntarwete Eliab emphasized the need to plan with facts from the community and not planning without going on ground to do fact finding.

In the meeting, the subcounty Chief of Mpunga Mr. Syaipuma Edson asked the disaster committee to carryout comprehensive monitoring of all vulnerable sub counties. He reported that 2 cracks are also developing in Mpunga Subcounty and this equally needs intervention.

The meeting resolved to engage a Geologist to conduct a study on the magnitude of the crack, compile a comprehensive report  as advised by the Senior Environment Plan which shall be submitted to parliament through district representatives to parliament.

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LAUNCH FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MAHANGO ROAD.

Kasese District Local government has launched construction of Mahango ,Nyakabingo ,Muhokya  road today 7th Nov 2023 in Nyakabingo Subcounty.

The project launched by the RDC LT. Joe Walusimbi will cost 434,133,582= and is funded under the Government of Uganda Roads rehabilitation/maintainance development Grant.
Works will include setting out , site clearance, and grading including earth works, drainage works, Gravelling, and completion works.
The project will also integrate environmental protection, including planting trees along the road.

The LC I Chairperson of Nyakabingo Bwambale Lozio Mukyezo Nyakabingo appreciated Government for prioritising Nyakabingo – Mahango road. He mentioned that their greatest challenge has been transporting their goods to Mawa Market because of the poor road condition. He added that rehabilitation of the road will ease movement to the market.

The district counsellor representing Nyakabingo, Hon. Kabugho Scovia called upon residents to appreciate the efforts of political leaders from Mahango who have successfully lobbied for funds to rehabilitate Nyakabingo, Mahango road.

The Deputy Chief Administrative officer, Mr Ntarwete Eriab, asked residents of Mahango , Nyakabingo, and Muhokya to ensure cooperation with engineers for effective implementation. He informed them that the project doesn’t cater for compensation and, therefore, they should not interrupt work.

He asked farmers to utilise the road transport their goods to the market and access health services .

The District Vice Chairperson, Hon. Ham Natuhwera asked the district engineer to work with local leaders during the implementation of the project to avoid complaints from the community.

He appealed to the residents of Mahango, Nyakabingo and Muhokya to support successful implementation of the project without obstacles because, for a long time, it has been their outcry and government has given it a priority.

He assured members of the community of more projects in the next FY 2024/25.

The RDC LT. Joe Walusimbi appreciated Mahango community for supporting the ruling government and asked the engineer to ensure value for money .
He committed to monitoring the project to ensure effective implementation.

The project  Phase 1 will be implemented in this  FY 2023/2024.

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Kasese DLG holds budget conference for FY 2024/25

Kasese District Local Government has conducted her budget conference for FY 2024/25 today 3rd November 2023 under the theme , ” Full monetization of Ugandas Economy Through: Commercial Agriculture, Industrialisation, Expanding and Broadening service, Digital Transformation and Market Access ”
The budget conference was an avenue for sectors and departments to present draft financial priorities/proposals for FY 2024/25 for stakeholders to discuss and add input aiming at promoting citizen participation in planning and budgeting.

At the budget conference, Mr Muhindi Bukombi Erifazi District chairperson who was the guest speaker, highlighted the resource envelope projection as 95,891,377,000 UgShs expected to be raised as ; Locally Raised revenue- 5,022,608,000, Central Government Grant , Descrenary Government Transfers 9,918,760,000 , conditional Government Transfers Shs 68,560,625,000, other Governnment Transfers Shs 7,362,778,000 and Donor Funding 5,026,606,000.

The District chairperson also highlighted the different challenges the District is undergoing that need stakeholders attention which includes; Disasters that have continouslyaffected the District, high population growth rates, unpredictable weather patterns , and internal and security threats among others
He also urged the community yo remain vigilant and security cautious

In the speech of the District chairperson, the resource envelope projection stands at 95,891,377,000= expected to be raised as ; Locally Raised revenue- 5,022,608,000, Central Government Grant , Descrenary Government Transfers -9,918,760,000 , conditional Government Transfers Shs 68,560,625,000, other Governnment Transfers Shs 7,362,778,000 and Donor Funding 5,026,606,000. He echoed the reason for maintaining the revenue outlook as at June 2023 as an advice from Governments.
The district chairperson informed the

The district chairperson also highlighted the challenges that have continously affected the District in areas of Disaster management, high population growth rates, unpredictable weather patterns , internal and security threats among others.

He urged the community to remain vigilant and watch over as the District is currently experiencing security insurgencies.

The Chief administrative officer Mr. Byamungu Elias appreciated the role played by key development partners in supporting the development agenda foe Kasese .
He also highlighted the key policy issues and administrative issues to improve efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery focusing on Parish Development model , Revenue collection, mainstreaming nutrition, among others.

Key departments like Works and technical services, Production departments, Health and Environment presented their sector draft priorities which can be accessed on https://www.kasese.go.ug/e-library/

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OBR CELEBRATES 57th CORONATION ANNIVERSARY.

 Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu  celebrated the 57th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere   today 19th October 2023 at Kasese Golf Course.
The Coronation event attended by multitudes of Rwenzuru subjects in Uganda , Democratic Republic Of Congo and visitors from other foreign countries and was presided over by the Vice President of Uganda H.E Hon. Jessica Alupo who represented H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda YK. Museveni.

In a speech delivered by H.E retired Maj. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, President Museveni asked the king to support mobilization of people of Rwenzori to engage in economic development and argued all leaders to work towards promoting Peace and Unity in the region.

H.E also asked all the people of Rwenzori to backup efforts of security team to stabilize the security situation of Rwenzori Region.

The president also commended the King for appointing a well focused administration and asked the administration to focus on addressing challenges of Poverty in the region.
She delivered a cash contribution of 30 Millions  from H.E  Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to support the King’s daily running Costs at the Palace.
Addressing thousands of his subjects, His Majesty Charles Mumbere called for positive parenting that would promote morals among children before asking the Banya-Rwenzururu to work hard and fully support government initiated programs like PDM; aimed at improving the living condition of the local person.
His Majesty Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere also emphasised OBR agenda of promoting reconciliation,Unity in Diversity, Peace, Socio Economic Transformation and Mindset change. He mentioned that as the Kingdom they are set to implement and achieve this agenda.
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OMUSINGA CHARLES WISLEY MUMBERE RETURNS TO KASESE

His Majesty Omusinga Charles Wisley Mumbere has returned to Kasese together with his family  today 4th October 2023 nearly after seven years.

This was another historical day as millions of Rwenzururu Kingdom subjects from Kasese, Bundibugyo, Bunyangabo , Democratic Republic of Uganda and beyond saw  their King His Majesty Charles Wesley Mumbere, seven years after the 2016 Obuhikira raid by security.

The King was received at Kasese Aerodrome by religious leaders, political leaders , members of the royal family, Cultural leaders , among others at around 2:00pm  and head to Kasese Golf Course in company of crowds of his subjects who had waited for him for hours.

While addressing the crowd at Kasese Golf Course, His Majesty Omusinga Charles Wisley Mumbere mentioned that  his next agenda will focus on Peace building, Reconciliation and economic transformation.

He called upon the people of Kasese to appreciate the tourism potentials they have and utilize them for development.The representative of the president Hon. Minister Peace Mutunzo , urged the people of Kasese to put  peace building at the forefront. Shee mentioned the commitment of government to continue working with the kingdom .

 

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Kasese Launches Community Sports.

Kasese District Local Government has  launched community Sports activities today 3rd October 2023  at the district headquarters. District leadership  handed about 30 balls to captains of different community football and netball teams at the launch.

This is a new initiative of government through Ministry of Education and Sports to mobilize the community to engage in sports and other government development initiatives targeting mostly the youth.

At the launch, the  District  Chairperson Hon. Bukombi Erifaz, urged the youth to utilize this initiative to organize themselves in groups, register as saving groups to tap into other government development opportunities. He also emphasized the need to conduct tournaments at constituency level and asked the district to spearhead these sports activities to happen soon.

The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Mr Ntarwete Eliab called upon the people who will be using the balls to ensure maintenance and replacement of the balls incase of damages to ensure continuity of the program.

The Youth chairperson Kanyama also called upon his fellow youth to positively embrace government programs that target the youth and ensure positive utilization for economic development. He condemned the youth for mishandling other funds and not paying back timely.

Other stakeholders who attended the lunch included the District Vice Chairperson, the District Speaker , technical staff and community leaders of youth groups.

Government is using this as a tool to mobilize community members to engage in development programs as well as promoting sports activities in the community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VICTORY COMES TO KASESE

By Kabugho Sharon.

Yesterday, Kasese District leadership , primary triumphantly welcomed back the primary pupils who went to participate in the national football and netball national competitions that took place in Mbarara city at Kacheka playground.

Footballers and Netballers after receiving their awards for outstanding performance.

In the competitions, the girls emerged  the 3 out of 138 in the country in netball  as  the boys took it to semi finals.

The welcome event was organized by the Association for primary headteachers who received the participants from KCCL traffic point and led the procession to the district headquarters through Kasese town where the district top leadership received them.

Headteacher Muhokya Primary receiving her student who participated in the national competitions in Mbarara
Primary Headteachers Association receive footballers and netballers at KCCL participants at KCCL .

 

 

 

 

 

 

The welcome event was attended by the District Chairperson and other members of  DEC, the CAO and his technical team , among others.

While addressing the pupils, the district chairperson congratulated them for the outstanding performance and wonderful representation of Kasese district in the national competitions. He mentioned that as district leadership ,they are trying to lobby for a spots academy in Kasese which will support young people to develop in talent and be able to compete at international level.

The Chief Administrative Officer  urged the district planning and budgeting desk to ensure sports in budgeted for to avoid headteachers funding sports activities from UPE funds.

The team received certificate awards and bronze medals for the outstanding performance which were handed over by the District chairperson, Chief Administrative Officer , District Speaker , Secretary Social services and Chairperson social services respectively.

District Chairperson handing over a bronze medal to the goal shooter.

 

Netball medalists with the district leaders
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Thousands turn up for the Tusker lite Rwenzori Marathon- Kasese.

Over 2000 from all over the world turned up for the Tusterlite Rwenzori Marathon today in Kasese .The most Mountain Challenge involved a 42KM route, 21KM route and 5KM and participants included professional and unprofessional athletes from different parts of the world.

Runners including the MP Kasese Municipality Hon. Kambale Ferigo (right) set to begin the 5KM challenge at the Rwenzori Tusker Lite Marathon.

Komwei Vitalis emerged the best male runner in 42 Kilometers, Viola Chemos Munerya the best female in 42 Kilometers , while the best female in 21 km, is Ms. Ajok Dorcus and the best male in 21 km,  Abel Chibet all from Kapchorwa district.

The winners of the 42KM run being received at the finish line.

The run also attracted people from different walks of life including  persons with disabilities , the elderly and children . And served as a platform for advocating for inclusiveness.

.The business community also reported an increase in income as hotels, boda-bodas, market vendors and others ran out of stock as the demand for their products raised beyond their capacity.

Some of the runners join the cultural dancers at the Marathon.

District leaders who joined the Marathon included; the State Minister for National Guidance , Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabyanga, Kasese Municipal MP. Hon. Ferigo Kambale, Hon.Harold Tony  Muhindo, Hon. Sowedi Kitanywa, TheDistrict Chairperson and the Mayor for  Kasese Municipality, Chance Kahindo among others.

They expressed their gratitude to the organisers of the Marathon and partners like Nile Breweries , Hima Cement , Britam and other partners for choosing Kasese for the Rwenzori Marathon and giving them an opportunity to showcase the potentials in the district and all pledged continuous participation and support.

The Rwenzori Tusker Lite Marathon is part of the Rwenzori Theluji festival which will annually happen in Kasese  to showcase the stunning landscapes of the Rwenzori Mountains and Queen Elizabeth National Park, including its famous glaciers, towering peaks, lush forests and expansive savannah.

 

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KASESE HOLDS THE TRADE,TOURISM AND INVESTMENT SUMMIT

Key national and International actors in Tourism converged today at Rwenzori international Hotel- kasese municipality to discuss Tourism, trade and investment opportunities and potentials in Kasese and Rwenzori region at large ahead of the Tusker lite Rwenzori Marathon.

The Summit comes as one of the major activities under the Rwenzori Theluji Festival which was launched and gazetted by Minister of state for Tourism Hon. Martin Behinduka Mugarra in year 2022 as a national event to annually happen in Kasese.

The summit which was organized by Kasese Tourism Investors Forum with support from Uganda Tourism Board was attended by delegates from different government agencies and private sector to discuss the future of  Kasese as the best tourism destination.

At the Summit, the key note speaker Hon. Godfrey Kabyanga Kiime the Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance assured congregates of Government commitment to continue building an enabling environment for tourism development in Kasese. He also assured the visitors of the security in the district.

The summit was also attended by Rev James Kim a specialist on Mind Education from Korea who urged Ugandans to embrace voluntarism as the best way to transform their communities. He condemned the bad habit of Ugandans blaming the government for poverty without making voluntary contributions.

Richard Nuwesiga Acting director Investment, Innovation shared on opportunities of investment in Kasese and how the people of Kasese can utilise the Innovation Village which has been planned to be set in the industrial park to give an opportunity to small investors in different value chains.

Amos Wekesa a tourism Investor and lead mobiliser for the Tusker lite Rwenzori Marathon said that he is working so hard to see the Tusker lite lite Marathon become one of the best world’s Marathons. He added that their major target is to bring about 4000 runners to participate in the Rwenzori Tusker lite next year.   He asked the people of Kasese to utilize the Marathon opportunity to make money.

The Rwenzori Theluji event will continue happening in Kasese as an annual Tourism event and comes as a blessing for the actors in Tourism and beyond.

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ONE STOP BORDER POST-MPONDWE MARKET COMMISSIONED.

H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today commissioned the One Stop Border post and the Border Export zone at Uganda – DRC border in Mpondwe Lhubiriha Town council.

The commissioned facilities will bring together all the different agencies of Government involved in export trade including Security, URA , Ministry of Trade , among others and will facilitate over 25000 traders to conduct inter border trade.

Since 2020, business at the border has been affected by the closure of the border due to COVID-19 outbreak which affected the traders and other members of the community whose livelihoods were dependent on cross border business.

In reference to this, the hosting LCI Chairperson and the LC V Chairperson Hon. Muhindi Erifaz Bukombi requested the President to officially open the border to allow the business community conduct cross border business smoothly.

In addition to the above request, the district Chairperson requested the President to consider the following issues; upgrading of  Rukoki HC IV to a hospital, settlement of internally displaced persons(IDPs) , desilting of the rivers, finding a potential investor for kilembe mines company limited , among others.

 

While addressing the delegates, the President emphasized the issue of commercial farming to improve household incomes.

He called upon families to embrace utilizing inherited land for income generation and children holding shares instead of dividing land for selfish interests.

As requested by the district leadership, the president officially opened the Mpondwe Lhubiriha border and stopped collection of money from citizens to allow them cross the border.

 

The president pledged to critically look into the District Chairpersons Memorandum presented to him and respond to all the issues raised accordingly.

 

The event was attended by delegates from Uganda the DRC including security officials, Political leaders , Local Government officials and business community  stakeholders who appreciated Government for these vast projects that will strengthen inter border trade.

 

Kabugho Sharon

Communications officer.

 

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PROCUREMENT PLAN 2022-23,LIST OF PREQUALIFIED SPs,SHORTLIST

Newly Uploaded on our E-Library are the District Procurement Plan 2022-23, List of Prequalified Service Providers 2022-23 and Shortlist for Internal positions Oct 2022. Logon to our E-library and Download Copieshttps://www.kasese.go.ug/e-library/

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Hospital Administrator Internal Job Advert

Click this link to download a copy https://www.kasese.go.ug/download/hospital-administrator-job-advert/

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR KASESE MUNICIPALITY AUG 2022

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Urban forest management, tree planting and open space management intervention in Kasese municipality is a joint partnership between Kasese Municipality, Expertise France under the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) initiative to make cities in Sub Saharan Africa resilient in the fight against climate change and ensuring access to clean energy. Under CoM SSA, local authorities make a voluntary political commitment to implement climate and energy actions in their communities and agree on a long-term vision to tackle 3 pillars, namely access to sustainable energy, climate mitigation and climate adaptation.
Cognisant of this, Kasese municipality developed its Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan (SEACAP) that was approved by the Municipal council in 2021. Wetland management intervention is part of the priority actions for the SEACAP implementation.
The CoM SSA initiative is made up of three actions:
§ Supporting the design, the implementation and the SEACAP assessment
§ Supporting investments in sustainable energy and climate
§ Supporting cooperation and twinning activities between municipalities at different levels (National, regional, international)

Its against this background that Expertise France is seeking for proposals from competent Consultants/firms in Uganda to;

  1. Develop an inventory of wetlands for Kasese Municipality, survey, demarcate their boundaries, develop a wetland management action plan with practical implementation strategy and build local capacity in participatory community based restoration of degraded wetlands.
  2. Conduct a land cover and land use mapping for Kasese Municipality with focus on forest cover, develop an urban forest management action plan and practical implementation strategy and build local capacity in GIS and urban forest management.

For details on the above two assignments and how to submit your proposals, visit the following links.

22-MAPA-S037 :   Urban forest management Action plan and Strategy development, land use and land cover mapping

22-MAPA-S038 :  Wetland Action Plan and Inventory for Kasese Municipality

Download full details on Call for Proposals-Expertise France. – Gender-Environment & Development Action – Uganda (gedauganda.org)

Deadline for submission is: August 23, 2022 18h00 (Paris Time)

 

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KASESE CELEBRATES WOMEN.

Celebrating Women's day
The Chief Guest Hon. Minister Peace Mutunzo giving a Speech.

Kasese District celebrated Women’s day yesterday the 12th of  April 2022  in Hima Town Council at Hima Catholic playgound in Busongora North constituency. The function was presided over by Hon. Peace Mutunzo the minister of state for Gender, Labor, and Social-Economic Development as the chief guest.

Kasese Women MP , Hon Kabugho Florance giving a speech

The women MP Kasese Hon Florence Kabugho called upon Kasese leaders to unite towards addressing issues affecting Women. In her words, ” Issues affecting women don’t know your party, they don’t know your religion, they can affect you despite who you are or where you belong “. She added that she did not consider her party to participate in Women’s day celebrations and that is how all leaders should be acting.

The Chief Guest, Hon Minister Peace Mutunzo, called upon Men of Kasese to stop the vice of beating Women .She also condemned early pregnancies and early marriages where Kasese is still among the leading districts and urged parents to take good care of their daughters for a better tomorrow. she recommended division of Kasese District for effective service delivery and also urged Kasese leaders to unite towards the development of Kasese.

As part of celebrating Women, 6 Women and I man were awarded for their struggle of addressing issues affecting women and for being exemplary  to other  women.  Among these were , Mrs Dorothy Nzirambi the Founder Nzirambi Foundation, Mama Agnes Nyabaghole , Hon. Hilda Maate Wabukombi the first female Mayor in Kasese District, the LC III chairperson Mbunga Subcounty , Katugume Fred for advocating for womens rights from Justice Centres Uganda, among others.

The function ended successfully with a lot of entertainment from different schools and Women groups .

KITALIKIBI PRIMARY SCHOOL PRESENTING A DEBATE
WOMEN LIVING WITH DISABILITY PRESENTING A THEME SONG.
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LOCAL ACTION ON PEACE, SECURITY AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION 2021_25

Kasese District Local Government is proud to present this five-year Local Action Plan (LAP), 2020/2021-2024-2025 on the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325. The development of the LAP has undergone several stages, from capacity building workshops, reviews by COACT and the district team, validation workshop and presentation to District Council for approval. This is a milestone in the sustenance of effort to prevent conflict and Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Kasese district.
The LAP is aligned to the District Development Plan and the National Development Plan and addresses current and emerging conflict issues including climate change and environment disasters, land disputes, ethnic and cultural issues, women’s participation in peacebuilding processes and GBV.
GBV and conflict are not new phenomena to the people of Kasese District and Uganda as a whole. Kasese has had and witnessed violent conflicts over the years but GBV is unique and needs immediate preventive measures since it touches the function of the family thus our everyday livelihoods.
Therefore, the LAP was developed at a time when Kasese district is considering community action as an alternative measure of dispute resolution thus the need to manage and prevent conflicts at community and family levels. We shall ensure a conflict sensitive environment and social cohesion as we promote e peaceful co-existence amongst the people of Kasese district.
We are grateful to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), Norwegian Embassy, UN Women, Coalition for Action on 1325 (CoACT) and Rwenzori Consortium for Civic Competence (RWECO) who supported us financially and technically through the entire LAP development process. We appreciate the District Local Action Plan Taskforce that worked tirelessly to make this plan a reality.
As a district, we continue to pledge our commitment to promote peace and security in Kasese for sustainable development.
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FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY
SIBENDIRE BIGOGO GOEFREY
DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON

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JOB ADVERT MARCH 2021

KASESE DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION

VACANCIES (EXTERNAL)

Applications are invited from Suitably Qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant existing posts that exist in Kasese District Local Government and Kasese Municipal Council. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSF Form 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary District Service Commission P.O.BOX 250, Kasese to reach him not later than 7th April, 2021 at 5.00Pm

Application forms are obtainable from the Chief Administrative Officer’s Office, Secretaries of District Service Commissions or Public Service Commission and the District Website. Hand Written applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae are also acceptable

Applications should bear the title and reference Number of the Post applied for.

Applicants who are serving officers should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

Applicants should attach to each of the three application forms or hand written application letters, certified copies of all relevant academic Certificates and transcripts that they may hold and together with three (3) of their recent passport size photographs and a photocopy of the National Identity Card. Applicants under Health Department MUST attach a Valid Practicing License.

Serving Applicants should also attach copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and Promotion if any, where applicable.

Download a copy of the Job Descriptions and Specifications from www.elibrary.kasese.go.ug.

Job Ref. Number Post Title No. of Vac. Salary Scale
KSE/DSC/156/01/2021 District Engineer 01 U1Sc
KSE/DSC/156/02/2021 Physical Planner 01 U4Sc
KSE/DSC/156/03/2021 Assistant Engineering Officer (Civil) 02 U5Sc
KSE/DSC/156/04/2021 Parish Chief 09 U5L
KSE/DSC/156/05/2021 Law Enforcement Assistant 01 U8
KSE/DSC/156/06/2021 Driver 02 U8
KSE/DSC/156/07/2021 Senior Agricultural Engineer (Water for Production) 01 U3Sc
KSE/DSC/156/08/2021 Veterinary Officer 01 U4Sc
KSE/DSC/156/09/2021 Entomologist 01 U4Sc
KSE/DSC/156/10/2021 Assistant Animal Husbandry Officer 02 U5Sc
KSE/DSC/156/11/2021 Education Assistant II 40 U7U
KSE/DSC/156/12/2021 Planner 01 U4U
KSE/DSC/156/13/2021 Statistician 01 U4Sc
Vacancies in Kasese Municipal Council
KSE/DSC/156/14/2021 Assistant Inventory Management Officer 01 U5
KSE/DSC/156/15/2021 Principal Education Officer (Re-Advertised) 01 U2
KSE/DSC/156/16/2021 Medical Officer 02 U4Med
KSE/DSC/156/17/2021 Clinical Officer 01 U5Med
KSE/DSC/156/18/2021 Anaesthetic Officer 01 U5Med
KSE/DSC/156/19/2021 Enrolled Midwife 03 U7Med
KSE/DSC/156/20/2021 Health Assistant 01 U7Med
KSE/DSC/156/21/2021 Medical Laboratory Assistant 01 U7Med
KSE/DSC/156/22/2021 Theatre Attendant 01 U7Med
KSE/DSC/156/23/2021 Askari 01 U8

 

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All Kasese District service Commission Services are provided free of Charge and equal opportunity is given to all qualified Candidates. Avoid Conmen who pretend to be working for DSC or its members.

Ag. Secretary

District Service Commission – Kasese

WORKS & TECHNICAL SERVICES

Job Title                          :       District Engineer (Re-Advertised)

Job Ref                           :       KSE/DSC/156/01/2021

No. of Posts                    :       One (1)

Salary Scale                    :       U1Sc

Reports to                       :       Chief Administrative Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose                    :       Coordinate and Manage all Engineering and                                                        Technical works in the District

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Providing technical advice and guidance to stakeholders;
  • Preparing technical specifications of contracts;
  • Supervising all the technical works in the District;
  • Preparing work plans and budgets for the technical works in the District;
  • Approving buildings and other structural plans;
  • Developing and Maintaining water and sanitation system
  • Enforcing Engineering and works policies

 

Qualifications

  • Should hold an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
  • Should also have a Masters in an engineering discipline.
  • Should be a registered Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB).

 

Experience

At least nine (9) years in a civil engineering job, three of which should have been at the level of Principal Engineer (Civil) in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

 

Works and Technical Services

Job Title                          :       Physical Planner

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/02/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U4Sc

Reports to                         :       Senior Land Management Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

 

Job Purpose                    :       To undertake physical planning of towns and                                                     trading centres within the District and ensure that               building plans conform to the master plan.

Key Functions

  • Planning towns and trading centres in the District;
  • Guiding developers in processing proper building plans;
  • Enforcing the Town and County Planning Act, 1964; and other relevant laws;
  • Drawing the structural land use layout;
  • Drawing site plans for plot (building) developments and processing their approval;
  • Demarcating plots in towns/ trading centres;
  • Inspecting structures/ buildings in town/ trading centres to ensure compliance with the land use plan;
  • Maintaining the District planning information, equipment and records; and
  • Guiding District Authorities on balanced development.

 

Qualifications 

  • An Honors Bachelors Degree in either Physical Planning; Regional Planning; Urban Planning or any other relevant qualification from a recognized training Institution.
  • Knowledge of computer software application packages specially Geographical Information Systems (G.I.S.) and Automated Computer Aided Design (AUTOCAD)

 

 

Job Title                            :       Assistant Engineering Officer (Civil)

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/03/2021

No. of Posts                      :       Two (2)

Salary Scale                       :       U5Sc

Reports to                         :       Engineering Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

 

Job Purpose                    :       To support and handle civil engineering works in                  the Urban Council.

Key Functions

  • Preparing construction plans for civil works;
  • Providing technical support to the Local Communities provided;
  • Collecting and compiling data on construction and other civil works; and
  • Developing collaborative mechanisms with stakeholders.

 

Qualifications 

Should hold a Higher Diploma or a Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.

 

MANAGEMENT

Job Title                          :       Parish Chief

Job Ref No.                       :       KSE/DSC/156/04/2021

No. of Posts                      :       Nine(9)

Salary Scale                       :       U5L

Reports to                         :       Senior Assistant Secretary/Sub County Chief

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose:
To carry out the overall administration and management of a Parish Unit in the Local Government.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Preparing and compiling reports on parish operations for the attention of the Sub-County Chief;
  2. Collecting and accounting for Local revenue in the Parish;
  • Preparing work plans and budgets for the operations of the Parish;
  1. Enforcing the implementation of National and Local Government policies,

programs and Council bye-laws in the Parish;

  1. Undertaking the mobilization of the Parish Community for Government

development programs and projects;

  1. Providing technical support to the Parish Council on any matters relating to

lower Local Government governance;

  • Undertaking duties of Secretariat to the Parish Council;
  • Managing and monitoring Local Government projects implemented in the

Parish;

  1. Coordinating the maintenance of law and order in a parish;

Qualifications

Diploma in Public Administration and Management, Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies or Business Administration.

 

Job Title                          :       Law Enforcement Assistant

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/05/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U8

Reports to                         :       Assistant Law Enforcement Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

 

Job Purpose:

To enforce law and order in the urban Council.

 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Enforcing adherence to regulations and by-laws by the public;
  2. Supporting the Tax/Revenue department by arresting tax defaulters;
  • Carrying out operations as authorized by the T.C; and
  1. Investing and prosecuting the criminals.

Qualifications:

“O” Level Education plus a Diploma in Law with formal training in policing and Criminal Investigation activities from a recognized institution

 

 

Job Title                          :       Driver

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/06/2021

No. of Posts                      :       Two (2)

Salary Scale                       :       U8

Reports to                         :       Any assigned Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose:

To  drive  and  maintain  Local  Government  vehicle  in  accordance  with  the  transport  policy;  and  as directed by the supervising officer.

 

Key Functions

  • Driving vehicles for official duty and assignments;
  • Carrying out basic maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle;
  • Reporting major technical mechanical faults to the supervising officer;
  • Maintaining basic records regarding the vehicles as instructed; and
  • Ensuring the safety of the vehicle while on dut

 

Qualifications

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in English Language.

Valid Driving Permit of Class C or D.

PRODUCTION

Job Title                          :       Senior Agricultural Engineer (Water for                                                      Production)

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/07/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U3Sc

Reports to                         :       Principal Agricultural Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

 

Job Purpose                    :       To implement strategies, programmes and plans                  for sustainable utilization of agricultural                                    engineering technologies.

Key Functions

  • Implement plans and programmes for water for agricultural production.
  • Promote appropriate water for agricultural production technologies for improved agricultural production.
  • Collect, collate, analyse and disseminate data on water for agricultural production facilities.
  • Build capacity of staff and water user associations at community level on the management and maintenance of water facilities and structures.
  • Promote agricultural mechanization including animal traction, farm machinery and post-harvest technologies.
  • Provide technical guidance on water for agricultural production including construction of water reservoirs and irrigation technologies.
  • Carry out monitoring of soil characteristics and management of facilities for water for agricultural production.
  • Collaborate and network with the other stakeholders to provide appropriate water for agricultural production technologies in the district.
  • Prepare and disseminate reports to the district, MAAIF and other stakeholders

 

Person specifications 

  • Must have an Hons Bachelor of Science in either Agricultural Engineering/Irrigation Engineering/mechanical engineering or hydrology from a recognized institution plus a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields.

 

  • Experience of at least 3 years in water for agricultural production in a reputable organization.

 

Job Title                          :       Veterinary Officer

Job Ref                           :       KSE/DSC/156/08/2021

No. of Posts                    :       One (1)

Salary Scale                    :       U4Sc

Reports to                       :       Senior Veterinary Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose                    :       To control animal diseases, treat sick animals and               carry out better animal production activities

Key Functions

  • Provide guidance on policy and planning in the animal sub-sector in the sub county.
  • Provide quality assurance on agricultural services, inputs and products.
  • Promotion of Animal Health and Production.
  • Responding to disease outbreaks like Active Animal Disease Surveillance, through collection of various samples for Disease Investigations.
  • Prompt reporting and control of epidemic disease outbreaks such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), and East coast fever through mass vaccination, quarantine and administration of curative drugs.
  • Collaborate with neighboring Sub-Counties in disease prevention, control and eradication.
  • Promote Animal Welfare to ensure the Animals have appropriate housing,
  • Create awareness and enforcement of veterinary laws, regulations and standards through inspection, issuance of permits and certificates.
  • Ensure control of tsetse flies, ticks and vectors of veterinary importance
  • Capacity building of service providers and extension staff on pest, disease control and Production.
  • Provision of veterinary public health services e.g. meat/milk inspection.
  • Prepare and disseminate reports to relevant stakeholders
  • Maintain and regularly update farmer’s register
  • Promote farmer institutional development
  • Promote agribusiness services
  • Regularly conduct training needs assessments and develop capacity building programs for stakeholders

 

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized institution

Must be a registered Veterinary Surgeon.

 

 

Job Title                          :       Entomologist

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/09/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U4Sc

Reports to                         :       Senior Veterinary Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

 

Job Purpose                    :       To control tsetse flies and promote of                                                                Productive Entomology

Key Functions

  • Gathering and disseminating market information on productive insects;
  • Sensitizing communities to participate in tsetse control;
  • Training bee farmers for qualitative and quantitative production of bee products; and
  • Setting up apiary and sericulture demonstration centre
  • Implement plans and programmes regarding entomology activities in the district.
  • Carry out activities related to the productive entomology and control vector/vermin and tsetse flies.
  • Participate in prevention, control and eradication of tsetse flies, nuisance biting flies, ticks, vectors and vermin.
  • Participate in surveillance and monitoring of tsetse flies, nuisance biting flies, ticks, vectors and vermin out breaks and prevalence in the District.
  • Build capacity of technical staff at the Local Governments on entomological activities.
  • Participate in enforcement of standards and regulations on apiculture and sericulture development.
  • Participate in inspection and certification to promote trade in honey and bee products, sericulture products and by- products.
  • Collect, collate, analyse and disseminate data on entomology production and development.
  • Participate in quality assurance and auditing of delivery of productive entomology enterprises in the district.
  • Support public private partnership for value addition for productive entomology value chains.
  • Participate in monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the entomology services in the District.
  • Mobilize and sensitize the community to participate in productive entomology, tsetse and vector/vermin control activities.
  • Prepare and disseminate reports to the head of division.
  • Maintain and regularly update farmer’s register
  • Promote farmer institutional development
  • Promote agribusiness services

 

Qualification

An honours Degree in Entomology or Parasitology from a recognised university Or Institution

Job Title                          :       Assistant Animal Husbandry Officer

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/10/2021

No. of Posts                      :       Two (2)

Salary Scale                       :       U5Sc

Reports to                         :       Veterinary Officer/Animal Husbandry Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose                    :       To increase animal production and productivity

 

Key Functions

  • Treating and Vaccinating livestock, other domestic animals and poultry;
  • Training farmers on modern animal husbandry methods and animal nutrition;
  • Carrying out meat inspection; iv. Collecting and documenting data on livestock and poultry;
  • Establishing and enforcing Quarantine.

 

Qualifications

Must have a Diploma in Animal Health, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Husbandry or Ranch Management from a recognized Institution.

 

 

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

 

Job Title                          :       Education Assistant II

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/11/2021

No. of Posts                      :       Forty (40)

Salary Scale                       :       U7L

Reports to                         :       Senior Education Assistant

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose                    :       To teach, examine and assess learners’ progress                  on an                                    on-going basis in order to ensure functional              literacy, numeracy and basic communication skills.

Key Functions

  • To prepare the schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the approved curriculum on termly and weekly basis.
  • To conduct lessons and remedial work according to the set timetable.
  • To participate in setting, administering and marking internal and external examinations.
  • To carry out continuous assessment and evaluation of pupils performance.
  • To prepare and select appropriate learning aids/materials for classroom teaching.
  • To keep and maintain class records /inventory (Registers, records of work , progress reports and equipment)
  • To guide and counsel pupils.
  • To participate in class meetings.
  • To serve as classroom teacher.
  • To participate in co – curricula activities and community activities.
  • To conduct any other duties assigned that are related to the profession.

Qualifications: 

Minimum of a Grade III teaching Certificate or the equivalent from a recognized Institution

Must be registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.

FINANCE AND PLANNNG

Job Title                          :       Planner

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/12/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U4U

Reports to                         :       Senior Planner

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

 

Job Purpose                    :       To collect, analyse and process statistical data and                                             information to help in the planning, budgeting and              policy development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Collecting, Analyzing and storing Data

Producing Statistical Reports;

Appraising Development Projects

Organising and Implementing National Surveys;

Providing Technical Support on Statistical matters to Local Government;

 

Qualifications

An Honours Bachelor Degree in Economics or Bachelor of Science (Population Studies) from a recognized institution

 

 

Job Title                          :       Statistician

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/13/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U4Sc

Reports to                         :       Senior Planner

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

 

Job Purpose                    :       To collect, analyse and process statistical data and                                             information to help in the planning, budgeting and              policy development.

 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Collecting, Analyzing and storing Data

Producing Statistical Reports;

Appraising Development Projects

Organising and Implementing National Surveys;

Providing Technical Support on Statistical matters to Local Government;

 

Qualifications

An Honours Bachelor Degree in Statistics from a Recognised Institution.

 

 

 

 

KASESE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

Job Title                         : Assistant Inventory Management Officer

Job Ref No                       : KSE/DSC/156/14/2021

Salary Scale                     : U5

Reports to                        : Inventory Management Officer

Job Purpose                     : To Receive, issue and record stores in the organization

Key Duties and responsibilities

  • To receive, Keep, retrieve and issue stores in accordance with the established Procedures
  • To receive and compile requisition orders
  • To Verify Invoices against goods received notes
  • To Post and Maintain stores records
  • To undertake stock taking and stock protection

Qualifications

A Diploma in Stores/Supplies Management or Procurement or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution

 

Job Title                         : Principal Education Officer (Municipality)-Re-Advertised

Job Ref No                       : KSE/DSC/156/15/2021

Salary Scale                     : U2

Reports to                        : Town Clerk

Job Purpose

To coordinate and provide technical and professional guidance in the management of Education and Sports policies, plans and programs in the Municipality.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Implementing Education laws, policies and regulations;
  2. Implementing approved education and sports development plans, strategies, and council decisions;
  • Providing technical and professional advice;
  1. Organizing and Facilitating teachers’ training programmes;
  2. Organizing and facilitating Teachers’ training programmes;
  3. Coordinating school inspection and sports programmes;
  • Coordinating Educational activities and programmes;
  • Maintaining an updated teachers’ personnel data bank; and
  1. Supervising and monitoring Educational curricular, examinations and sports events.

Qualifications 

An Honours Bachelors Degree in Education from a recognized University or Institution.

A Post Graduate Diploma in Education Planning and Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management from a recognized university or Institution.

Experience At least six (6) years working experience three (3) of which must have been at senior education Officer level in the Public Service.

 

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Job Title                          :       Medical Officer

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/16/2021

No. of Posts                      :       Two (2)

Salary Scale                       :       U4Med

Reports to                         :       Senior Medical Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose: To provide curative and preventive health care services.

 

Key Functions

  • Participating in planning and budgeting activities.
  • Diagnosing, treating and referring patients.
  • Accounting for allocated resources.
  • Participating in outreach Health programs
  • Participating in research activities.
  • Participating in continued professional development.
  • Adhering to professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
  • Compiling and submitting reports.

 

Academic and professional requirements

  • Must have MBChB or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
  • Must be registered and Licensed with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners
  • Must have a valid Annual Practicing License.

 

Job Title                          :       Clinical Officer

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/17/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U5Med

Reports to                         :       Senior Clinical Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose                    :       To diagnose, treat and manage patients in the                                                   Health Unit.

Key Functions

  1. a) Diagnosing and treating
  2. b) Referring patients.
  3. c) Participating in Continuous Professional Development activities.
  4. d) Participating in Research activities.
  5. e) Conducting health education to patients;
  6. f) Participating in research activities.
  7. g) Adhering to the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
  8. h) Accounting for allocated resources.
  9. i) Compiling and submitting reports.

 

Academic and professional requirements

  • Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
  • Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
  • Must have a valid practicing license.

 

Job Title                          :       Anaesthetic Officer

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/18/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U5Med

Reports to                         :       Medical Officer

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose                    :       To administer anesthesia and manage patients.

Key Functions

  • Planning and budgeting for Anaesthetic activities.
  • Preparing patients for anesthesia and administering it.
  • Providing pre and post-operative care to patient.
  • Providing resuscitation services in case of emergency and disaster situations.
  • Ensuring that anesthetic operational equipment is safe and maintained.
  • Carrying out Human Resource management activities.
  • Adhering to the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
  • Participating in research activities.
  • Accounting for allocated resources.
  • Compiling and submitting reports.
  • Participate in Professional Continuous Development.

Academic and professional requirements

  • Must have a Diploma in Anaesthesia from a recognized Institution.
  • Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
  • Must have a valid practicing License.

 

Job Title                            :       Enrolled Midwife

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/19/2021

No. of Posts                      :       Three (3)

Salary Scale                       :       U7Med

Reports to                         :       Senior Enrolled Midwife or Assistant Nursing                                                       Officer (Midwifery)

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose                   :        To Provide Midwifery Services

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Participating in continuous coverage on wards and units.
  • Administering treatment as prescribed.
  • Carrying out midwifery procedures.
  • Carrying out observations, keep proper records and ensure their safe custody.
  • Participating in ward rounds.
  • Receiving and registering patients.
  • Preparing patients for meals and participate in serving them.
  • Adhering to aseptic procedures.
  • Adhering to professional and ethical code of conduct.
  • Carrying out health education.
  • Participating in primary health care activities.

Academic and professional requirements

  • Must have a Certificate of Enrolled Midwifery from a recognized Institution.
  • Must be enrolled with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
  • Must hold a valid practicing license

 

 

Job Title                          :       Health Assistant

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/20/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U7Med

Reports to                         :       Health Inspector

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose                     :       To promote hygiene and sanitation.

 

Key Functions

  • Participating in community based environmental health activities.
  • Enforcing the Environmental Health Act, Regulations and By-laws.
  • Accounting for allocated resources.
  • Liaising with local authorities in organizing home improvement competitions.
  • Participating in research activities.
  • Compiling and submitting reports.

Academic and professional requirements

  • Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health Science from a recognized Institution.
  • Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
  • Must have a valid practicing License.

 

 

Job Title                          :       Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/21/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U8

Reports to                         :       Medical Laboratory Technician

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose                     :      To conduct elementary laboratory analysis.

 

Key Functions

  • Preparing laboratory reagents and stains for routine investigations
  • Carrying out basic laboratory tests and submitting reports.
  • Observing safety and quality assurance practices in laboratories.
  • Cleaning the laboratory equipment regularly.
  • Safely disposing off laboratory waste.
  • Participate in Continuous Professional Development.
  • Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.

 

Academic and professional requirements

  • A Certificate in Medical Laboratory Techniques or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
  • Must be registered with Allied Health Professionals Council.
  • Must have a valid Practicing License

 

 

 

Job Title                          :       Theatre Attendant

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/22/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U8

Reports to                         :       Theatre Assistant

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose                   :       To maintain cleanliness of the theatre and theatre                                             equipment

Key Functions

  • Cleaning theatre before and after operation.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting surgical instruments and equipment.
  • Packing drums for sterilization.
  • Collecting and returning sterilized drums.
  • Disposing off surgical waste safely.

Qualification

Must have a Uganda Certificate of Education with passes in science subjects from a recognized institution

 

 

Job Title                          :       Askari

Job Ref                             :       KSE/DSC/156/20/2021

No. of Posts                      :       One (1)

Salary Scale                       :       U8

Reports to                         :

Type of appointment      :       Permanent

Job Purpose                   :       To provide security services to the organization.

Key Functions

  • Checking and properly locking premises at the close of the day;
  • Apprehending and questioning suspects for proper identification;
  • Directing visitors to the reception for more information;
  • Reporting theft cases and preparing reports to the authorities;
  • Patrolling premises to ensure maximum security;
  • Maintaining security of government vehicles; and
  • Keeping security at important entry point

Qualification

O’level certificate with training in Security

 

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INVITATION TO BID-FEBRUARY 2021

KASESE DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMRNT
INVITATION TO BID
Kasese District Local Government has received funds from the Ministry of Education and Sports to support the construction of Muhindi primary school in Nyakiyumbu Sub County in Kasese District and hereby invites legible companies to apply under open domestic bidding. The details in regard to this advert can be viewed on the Kasese District Website, www.kasese.go.ug and in the Procurement and Disposal Unit, Kasese during working hours. A non refundable fee is shs. 50,000=
The planned procurement schedule (subject to changes) is as follows:
Activity Date/Schedule
a) Publish bid notice 4th February, 2021
b) Pre-bid meeting Nil
c) Bid closing and opening 24th February, 2021
d) Bid evaluation process 26th February, 2021
e) Display and communication of Best Evaluated Bidders notice 3rd March 2021
f) Contract Award and signature 18th March 2021

Accounting Officer
Kasese District Local Government

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Job Advert Feb 2021

Applicationsareinvitedfrom Suitably Qualified  Ugandans  to fill the existing vacant posts in the Education Department of Kitagwenda District LocalGovernment.
Applications Should be submitted In Triplicate on PSF Form 3 (Revised 2008)
Visit https://www.kasese.go.ug/e-library/ to download a copy

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ANNUAL HEALTH PERFORMANCE REPORT FY2019-2020

ANNUAL HEALTH SECTOR PERFORMANCE REPORT

FY2019-2020

visit our E-Library to download a copy https://www.kasese.go.ug/e-library/

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PRESS STATEMENT ON COVID-19 STATUS IN KASESE 9th Nov 2020

 

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

 RESIDENT DISTRICT COMMISSIONER – KASESE 

P.O. BOX 230, KASESE DISTRICT

Tel: 03933224144, (0752611204)

 

 

                   Date: 9th November 2020

 

PRESS STATEMENT

STATUS UPDATES ON COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE IN THE DISTRICT.

Fellow citizens of Kasese, The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic on 11th March 2020. Since this declaration, the situation in Uganda and Kasese District in particular has continuously deteriorated with rapidly increasing confirmed positive cases.  To date the District has recorded 120 Positive cases and 2 deaths and in the period of two weeks we have registered new 70 positive cases from the communities all over the District.

As the number of COVID-19 Cases increase in the communities, Ministry of Health (MOH) has introduced Home based Care Management of COVID-19 Cases only for those who meet the following criteria:

  • COVID-19 Positive cases with no symptoms or with mild illness
  • Patients with no known risk of developing complications or progressing to severe COVID-19 Disease
  • Patients who demonstrate the understanding of the Rationale of why people need to stay home when sick until cleared for Discharge or De-isolation and expresses willingness to comply with the Home based isolation and Guidelines until discharge or De-Isolation.
  • Any patient discharge from treatment center for Home based care.

All community members are asked to adhere to this new COVID-19 Care model and stop harassing COVID-19 Positive cases under Home Based Care.

In addition to the above, the District Task force has noticed that community members are not observing the Standard Operating procedures and guidelines for COVID-19 Prevention and Control and therefore calls upon the community to adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. No person should be allowed to move in public without putting on a face Mask.
  2. No public place (Markets, public offices, Banks, Hotels, Schools, Shops and Taxi & Bus parks) should operate without hand washing facility with a disinfectant.
  3. All Motorcycle including Boda-bodas Riders should be in Face Masks and Helmets and strictly carry only passenger who should also be dressed in Face Mask.
  4. All Taxi and Bus operators should carry half of their vehicle capacity and all passengers in facemasks.
  5. Practice behaviors that prevent the spread of COVID-19 Like: Avoiding contact with anyone with flu-like symptoms, Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, Avoiding hand shaking and hugging, Maintain a social distance of at least two (2) meters from one another, if you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care and make sure you and all people around follow good respiratory hygiene, by covering mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue while sneezing or coughing.
  6. For weddings, funerals, church, Mosques and any other gatherings are restricted to a maximum of 70 people with observance of SOPs on COVID-19.

All local Authorities and Security Organs are asked to actively participate in sensitizing, enforcing and monitoring adaption to the COVID 19 Health Guidelines any other Standard Operating Procedures to prevent further spread of the Disease.

The general Public is also advised to report any suspected cases and contacts to the nearest Health facility or call; 0777390516 OR 0703231034- District surveillance focal person

For more information, call the Ministry of Health toll free line on: 919, 0800-100-066, 0800-203-033 and 0800-303-033 or send a free SMS to Report on 8500

 

 

Lt Joe Walusimbi

RESIDENT DISTRICT COMMISSIONER

KASESE DISTRICT

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The District Budget 2020/21

A total of Ushs. 86,410,621,000 has been projected as total revenue for the FY 2020/21 compared to Ushs. 74,008,326,000 during
the FY 2019/20 representing a 16.8% increase in the revenue forecast. The district has projected to raise Ushs 5,277,935,000 from
locally generated sources compared to Ushs. 1,620,462,000 during the FY 2019/20 representing an increase of 225.7%. The
increment is mainly as a result of re-adjustments in projections in local revenue sources such as loyalties, inspection fees, property
related duties and LST. Central government transfers will increase by 13.1% in the FY 2020/21 compared to the FY 2019/20. The
projected Good performance during the FY is attributed to 1) increase in wage allocations in Education, Health and Production
sectors, 2) increase in pension, gratuity and pension arrears, 3) increased funding under in development mainly in Roads, Health,
Production and Education UGFIT for construction of Seed Schools, Increase in non-wage allocation to Education mainly for
maintenance of school infrastructure & capacity building of education stakeholders, additional grants to cater for recurrent costs,
and payment of LCs ex-gratia, and honoraria for councilors. Donor support is projected to reduce by 1.4% majorly due to reduced
commitment of Baylor towards Results Based Financing and DGF due to uncertainties surrounding the global pandemic of COVID
19 towards accountability related interventions across the district.

Visit our E-Library to download full copies on https://www.kasese.go.ug/e-library/

Aggrey Winston Muramira

Chief Administrative Officer

 

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The plight of children in Kasese after the disasters

As the world celebrates World Day against Child Labor on June 12, 2020 under the theme, “Protect children now, more than ever before”, Kasese district will focus on the impact of the current covid-19 and floods crises on children.

While in the struggle to combat COVID-19, Kasese district experienced concurrent floods on 7th 10th and 20th May 2020 affecting 9,916 households, 48947 people, with about 80% of being children. In addition, the district has frequently faced long droughts which affect the level of production.

Unfortunately, because of the effects of the crisis on livelihoods, children are often the first to suffer. The crisis has the potential danger of pushing more of these already vulnerable children into child labor because most parents have lost their livelihoods and therefore unable to provide for their children, a situation that is likely to lure more children into child labor for survival.

According to the Senior Labour Officer Kasese, Karafule Swaib, “Already there is an estimated 25,000 children in Kasese engaged in child labor.”

These children are now at even greater risks of dropping out of school altogether or spend more time outside school eking a living.

Most children work because of household’s poverty to provide for food, shelter, clothing, school fees and scholastic materials (books and uniform)”

In Kasese child labour is found in agriculture, sand mining, brick making, store quarrying, boda boda, street and market vending, street children, fishing, maids, child marriage, prostitution and car washing.

To combat this vice, Sub-Counties and divisions should target households that supply child labor and link them with social protection services like UWEP, YLP, SAGE and Operation Wealth Creation (OWC).

The parents of children in child labour should take their children to free primary and secondary education (UPE and USE)

Or: Stakeholders at various levels should do more to senstise the families that produce child labour about the benefits of education and to re-orient the mindset about available education programmes like the Universal Primary Education (UPE) and the Universal Secondary Education (USE).

The Civil Society Organisations should initiate programmes like school feeding programmes and re-integration of children affected by child labour into the school system.

However, the ultimate answer to feeding day school children lies in the improving household food security so that families can properly feed their children before and after school and pack lunch for their children.

 

Kabugho Sharon

Communications Officer

 

 

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BID NOTICE 2019/20

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10 Jobs for social workers

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Kasese District Local Government in partnership with UNICEF is seeking to employ 10 Sub county based Welfare officers. Download a full copy below;

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District Status Report Sept 2019

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Improving Learning in the District

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District Budget, Assessment & Performance Reports 2019