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Latest published reporting connected to Mbarara in Uganda’s Western region.

Two Arrested Over Beheading of 29-Year-Old Man in Mbarara

Police in Mbarara District have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder and alleged beheading of a 29-year-old man in Rwanyamahembe Town Council. The suspects have been identified as Tukahirwa Rodgers and Nasasira Darius, both residents of Bwizibwera area, Mbarara District. The deceased has been identified as Arinaitwe Richard, a resident of Bwizibwera Lower […] The post Two Arrested Over Beheading of 29-

Watchdog Uganda · 8 Sept 2026

Finance key to unlocking Uganda’s Shs1,800tn growth ambition, Housing Finance Bank says

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s ambition to expand its economy nearly tenfold by 2040 will depend largely on the country’s ability to mobilise and channel capital into businesses, housing and infrastructure, Housing Finance Bank has said. The bank made the call at the REDi Mbarara 2026 – Ankole Real Estate & Infrastructure Conference … The post Finance key to unlocking Uganda’s Shs1,800tn growth ambition

The Independent Uganda · 31 Aug 2026

Prof. Eli Katunguka, Awich Pollar and Mary Matsiko Appointed to Ntare School Board of Governors

MBARARA — The Ministry of Education and Sports has appointed Prof. Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya, Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University and Chairman of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), to the new Board of Governors of Ntare School. Katunguka is among nine members appointed to the governing board of the historic boys’ secondary school, with […] The post Prof. Eli Katunguka, Awich Pollar and Mary Matsiko A

SoftPower News · 31 Aug 2026

Rwanda: RDF, UPDF Hold Proximity Commanders Meeting in Mbarara

[New Times] Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officers held their eighth Proximity Commanders' Meeting in Mbarara, Uganda, on Thursday, August 27, to strengthen coordination and address security issues along the Rwanda-Uganda border.

AllAfrica · 28 Aug 2026

Cabinet approves Shs 139bn French loan for Mbarara cancer centre

Cabinet has approved plans to borrow up to €31.98 million (about Shs 139 billion) from the French government to finance the construction and equipping of a regional oncology centre in Mbarara, in a move intended to bring specialised cancer care closer to patients in western Uganda. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired […] The post Cabinet approves Shs 139bn French loan for Mbarara cancer centre app

The Observer · 25 Aug 2026