Kasese District

Uganda has ordered stricter Ebola screening at border crossings with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the enforcement of standard operating procedures in public places and border communities as the neighbouring country battles an outbreak. Speaking at a meeting in Mpondwe, Kasese district, on Thursday, Health ministry permanent secretary Dr Diana Atwine criticised immigration […] The post Atwine orders stri

Fishers on Lakes Edward and George allege they are being charged up to Shs7 million for licences officially priced at Shs150,000, prompting a minister to order police investigations into the alleged extortion.

Heli Baibe and the long road from Kasese to a wider audience PML Daily

ECO TALK: Kasese teacher turns family land into a tree farm Daily Monitor

Ebola restrictions hurt businesses at Kasese-Mpondwe border Daily Monitor

For Evelyne Masika in Kasese, carbon payments have become livestock, school fees and a plan that runs to 2030. Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On her half-hectare farm in Kogere Village, Rukoki Sub-county, Kasese District, Evelyne Masika has transformed how she uses her land. Until 2021, the mother of seven mainly grew … The post How carbon finance is reaching smallholder farmers in the Rwenzori region appeared fi

The partnership between ECOTRUST and the thousands of local communities in the Rwenzoris is building more resilient livelihoods while restoring one of Uganda’s most important ecosystems. Kasese, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Rwenzori Mountains Landscape is home to over 31,000 Trees for Global Benefit (TGB) Programme smallholder farmers hailing from the 4 … The post How climate action and carbon credits are drivin

Nearly 20 years after President Museveni pledged to develop Kasese airfield into an international airport, local leaders want clarification on the scope and timeline of the proposed upgrade.

Farmers in Kasese are harvesting less than one kilogramme of coffee per tree per season as ageing plantations and prolonged dry spells threaten incomes, prompting a new climate-resilience initiative.

Mary Ithungu, 33, died in hospital after police rescued her from a mob that accused her of poisoning her four-year-old stepson during the child’s burial in Kasese District.

Kasese, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Kinoni High School from Rwampara in Mbarara District are the surprise winners of the 4th edition of the Brave Girls tournament held at the weekend. A much-anticipated win for defending champions God Care Secondary School did not come to pass, as the well-coordinated girls’ team was knocked out at the … The post Kinoni High School wins Brave Girls football in Kasese appeared first

Schools need to plan for the management of menstrual hygiene Kasese, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | More than 20 schools from the Rwenzori Region have joined Reach A Hand Africa and Enable to challenge menstrual stigma and promote better menstrual hygiene management among young people through the Undo the Taboo Menstrual Hygiene Management … The post Schools in Rwenzori region get new tips on menstrual hygiene appeare

Crime hideout: Fears mount over overgrown former Buhikira Palace in Kasese Daily Monitor

Police in Kasese have impounded 54 motorcycles during a traffic operation targeting unlicensed riders and those carrying passengers in breach of traffic regulations.

Kasese — When Janeta Muhindo, 63, received her first payment for growing trees, she did not spend it on another tree. She bought a pig and feed. The pig produced eight piglets. Muhindo sold them and used the money to pay school fees for a child in Senior One. Another litter produced nine piglets, she […] The post Carbon, Coffee & Cooperatives: How Rwenzori Farmers Mastered Value Addition to Build a Grassroots Economy

One person has been killed in an attack on Bugoye police station in Busongora North County, Kasese district. The attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday when unknown assailants, reportedly armed with pangas, raided the police station. Kasese deputy resident district commissioner Joshua Katunda confirmed the death and said four people had been arrested […] The post One killed, 4 arrested in attack on Kasese pol

[Nile Post] Police in Kasese have foiled an attack on one of their stations in Kasese, the force has said.

One dead, four arrested after armed assault on Kasese police Daily Monitor

One shot dead as panga-wielding men raid Kasese police station Daily Monitor

KASESE — Police in Kasese District are investigating an overnight attack on Bugoye Sub-County Police Station in which an armed suspect was shot and later found dead. The incident occurred at about 2:00am on Thursday, October 1, 2026, when a group of about six people, armed with pangas, allegedly attacked the police station in Bugoye […] The post Police Shoot Dead Suspected Attacker in Kasese Station Raid appeared fir

Kasese Police Station attacked by panga-wielding gang, one suspect dies PML Daily