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22/05/2025

Meet the five young 2025 foot pilgrims treckeing to Khooki-Haibaale.

22/05/2025

May, 22 2025
Kikuube
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will on friday May, 23rd 2025 officiate the thanks giving celebration organized by Mrs. Grace Mary Mugasa, the State Minsiter for Public service.

The function which begins with mass at exactly 10:00Am will take place at Kyabayanja village-Kisaru in Kabwoya sub-county, Kikuube district.
Background
Hon Mugasa was appointed the State Minister for Public Service on 8 June 2021, by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and assumed office on 21 June 2021.

She took over that position from Hon David Karubanga, a former minister and Member of Parliament representing Kigorobya.

Prior to her appointment, she was the first female Mayor of Hoima Municipality and saw it through its transition to City status.

Mrs. Mugasa is one of the founders of the Global Parliament of Mayors in 2016 and was 2nd Vice-Chair of the Global Parliament of Mayors Executive Committee until her appointment as Minister of State early June.

Born in Munteme-Kiziranfumbi, she holds a Bachelor degree of Arts in Democracy and Development Studies and a Master of Arts in Development Studies from Uganda Martyrs University , Nkozi.

Her political background can be traced in 2001 where she was elected as a councilor representing the Northern ward to Hoima town council, a position she held for two terms (10 years) until 2010.

In July 2010, Hoima Town Council was upgraded to a Municipality status and she was elected as the first female Mayor in 2011 until 2016.

During the 2021 general election, Hon Mugasa contested for mayorship Hoima Oil city and lost to the incumbent Hon Brian Kaboyo.

Described as an “Iron lady” during her leadership, she was appointed State Minister for Public Service by President Museveni in June 2021.
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22/05/2025

May, 22 2025
Hoima
At least five children aged between 8-13 years are among the hundreds of foot pilgrims from Hoima and Masindi vicariates trekking to Kooki Haibale shrines in Kakumiro district to commemorate the Martyrdom of St. Andrea Kaahwa slated 26thMay 2025.

St. Andrea Kaahwa, a born of Kkooki-Haibaale in the current Kakumiro district is one of the 22 Ugandan Catholic Martyrs who was the third person to be killed by King Mwanga 11 in May 26, 1886.

The pilgrims who started their journey on Wednesday morning from Bujumbura
Cathedral had their first stopover at Katikara Parish.
The minor pilgrims include: Simon Peter Alinaitwe, an eight year old boy and Primary Two pupil in at Greater Nursery and Primary school located in Nyangahya, Masindi Vicariate, Victor Amanya, a 13year old boy and Primary six pupil at Busiisi Primary school in Hoima City.

Others are Alice Nyangoma, an 11 year old girl and a Primary three pupil, Lucy Abitekaniza, a 12 year old girl and Primary Five pupil and Nomigisha Praise, a 10 year old girl andprimary four pupil both pupils at Ndandamire Primary school in Buliisa
district.
Simon Peter Alinaitwe, the youngest foot pilgrim is determined to reach to the shrines. His prayer intention is for St. Andrea Kaahwa to intercede for him to become a priest.

In a jovial mood, Ms. Violet Kyamazima, Alinaitwe’s mother who is also trekking
expressed gratitude for her son’s desire to become a priest. “May St. Kizito (Omuto) intercede for him and make this calling come true...”. She pervasively said

Ms. Violetsaid her dream at a tender age too was to become a sister but this did not come true. She is happy that her dream is slowly resurfacing through her children.

“I know God has a message for me through my children and am here to pray to God through St. Andrea Kaahwa, St Kizito among others to answer our calling”. She said

Alice Nyangoma, an 11 year old girl and Praise Nomigisha, a 10 year old girl have
passion to join the sisterhood vocation in the future.

Mrs. Joyce Basemera, a mother of the girls said “I’m here to ask for the intercession of St. Andrea Kaahwa to grant us a holy matrimony. I know without it, my children can’t achieve their dreams but with God everything is possible”. She said
Rev Fr. Joseph Twase, the President Hoima Catholic Diocese Pilgrimage guild asked the pilgrims to use this opportunity to present their issues to God with faith.
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17/10/2024

*17th/10/2024*
_News_
The Omukama of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Dr. Somon Gafabusa Iguru 1 has been airlifted to Kampala for medication after developing an illness.

The Omukama was airlifted this morning by a UPDF helicopter from Hoima Boma grounds at around 11:40Am and was accompanied by Omugo Magret Karunga Adyeeri among other officials.

Eng Fred Ruchunya Mugenyi, the chief Prince (Okwir) confirmed the development saying the Omuakama developed a minor couph and had to be taken for treatment.
*Quick recovery Omukama waitu*

26/09/2024

26th/09/2024
_News_
President Yoweri Museveni is this afternoon expected to switch on another 600 Mega Watts of electricity at Karuma Hydro power station to the National Grid.

This will make Uganda’s installed electricity capacity to hit at least 2000 MW following the completion of the Karuma Hydropower Project.
The $1.7 billion project is the largest in Uganda and East Africa and the 14th largest underground plant globally.

The completion of the 11 year construction project makes a significant milestone in Uganda 's journey towards energy independence.

Uganda is slowly registering success to its target of achieving the universal access to electricity with a plan to connect an additional 1.5 million households to the grid and increase the electrification rate from 28% to 50%.

25/09/2024

25th/09/2024
News
A three-month-old baby boy is admitted to Hoima Regional Hospital after he was attacked and critically injured by a chimpanzee on Sunday.
Fred Atugonza, the local council chairperson for Bubaale North Cell village, IN Hoima West Division, reports that the attack occurred on Sunday morning when the chimpanzee attacked a 13-year-old sibling who was carrying his three-month-old brother to their mother in the garden.
Amina Kyomuhendo, the victim's mother explained that the animal overpowered the boy, grabbed the baby, and ran off with him to a nearby farm.
They raised the alarm, attracting neighbors but by then, the baby had already been severely injured in the eye, with a mauled hand and toes when they rescued him.

She is urging the Uganda Wildlife Authority leaders to relocate these animals saying they pose a danger to the community.

Mr. Majidu Isingoma, the victim's father says they are facing challenges in financing the treatment since almost every drug is bought from clinics
Credit: Radio Maria Uganda - Hoima

25/09/2024

Bunyoro Ensi y'empako
Empako yawe?

25/09/2024

Bunyoro Ensi y'empako.
Empako yawe?.

03/08/2024

03/08/2024
Kikuube
Hoima Catholic Diocese with funding from Manos Unidas, a Spanish Catholic women Organization has renovated an administration school block of Munteme Fatima College in Kiziranfumbi sub-county, in Kikuube district.

The intervention was in response to address a disaster of February 2024 when rain associated with strong winds blew off the school admin block roof.

This left several school documents destroyed causing panic and discomfort among teachers, learners and parents. The block houses the Head Teacher's office, Bursar's office, Staff room and reception.

Munteme Fatima College is a Catholic founded government Aided secondary school offering O and A level studies.

Handing over the project to the school on Friday 2nd/08/2024, Rev Fr. Patrick Mugisa Amooti applauded the donors for their intervention and challenged the school to ensure the building is well maintained to serve the intended purpose.

He tasked the administration to ensure the school becomes a centre of excellence saying quality education is not only offered in schools from towns or international level.

According to him, quality education is that which empowers the brian, heart and body. "We are bound to produce minor devils if christian values are not embedded in the education" Fr Mugisa cautioned.

He said some youths who despise work using their hands is a clear manifestation that they are learned although they possess higher academic levels of education.

Fr. Mugisa advised Learners to have passion for education, be self motivated and above it all have faith in God.

Deo Byakagaba, the Kikuube district education officer said Kikuube district local government had resolved to intervene in renovating the building but later opted out after learning that Hoima Catholic diocese was offering a helping hand.
He however said they hope to support the school in the coming financial year due to the many challenges it's facing.

David Basandara, the school Head Teacher commended Hoima Catholic diocese and its partners for the support. He said the school is still facing a big problem of poor infrastructure citing leaking dormitories and a section of classrooms.
The school which is set to commemorate fifty years (50) in existence has an enrollment of 430 students in both O and A level.

During the function, the school inaugurated the new prefectorial body headed by Mark Muganzi and Winnie Mulinde.
The function started with mass and blessing of the renovated block.
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20/07/2024

20th/07/2024
BUTEMA DEANARY GETS LEADERS.
Composed of Butema parish, St Cyprian town Parish, Bulindi parish and St Raphael Chaplaincy, the new DEANARY today elected their pioneer leadership.
Hon Vincent Savannah Muhumuza from St Cyprian town Parish was elected the chairperson deputized by Mr. Joseph Bigirwa from Bulindi Parish.
Rose Ayesiga was elected as secretary, Annette Kambumbi, the Treasurer while Abraham Zuwa Irumba was elected head of Lands and Construction.
Others are; Thomas Kyokuhairwe for Social Economic Dev't, Richard Kyesimiira for Education, Sise Tibananuka for Catholic Teacher, Rita Mbabazi for Health, Dan Bagada as Head Lay apostolate Movt, Rosemary Mbabazi for Peace and Justice while Atanansi Naliwawe for Pontifical Mission societies-PMS.
Hon Sylvia Nalumaga Balyesiima for Women's guild, James Baijanibera for Men's Guild, Robert and Victoria Gahwera for Married Men and Women, Simon Eyoga Mambo for Liturgy and music while Geoffrey Muhumuza as Head of Caritus and Environment.
Tugume Johnbosco , a News Editor at Radio Maria Hoima (90.7Fm) was elected Head of Communication, Sarah Marie for Vocations, Flavia Tuhaise for Youth Girl and Mrs. Angela Ruhunga for Pastoral Catechists.
The elections were presided over by Rev. Fr. Dr. Agptus Businge Amooti, the Dean and witnessed by Rev. Fr. Paul Bigirwa Amooti, the Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator and Parishe Priest for St. Cyprian town Parish. In attendance were Rev. Fr. Adrian Maniraguha, the Parish Priest for Butema parish, Rev Fr. Sebastian Benyumiza, the Parish Priest for Bulindi and Rev Fr. Gerald Byaruhanga from St Raphael Chaplaincy.
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19/07/2024

Police Names Kikuube Accident Victims as death toll rises to Nine.

The deceased include;
1. Charlis Matubwa Anvizo, the Kikuube district crime intelligence officer.
2. AIP Jene Richard, the in-charge homicide
3. Corporal Christine Cheruto, the in charge of gender
4. Samuel Ojambo, attached to Homicide
5. Rymond Nuwamanya, the police driver
6. Mubarak Rwamahe, a suspect
7 Martin Munyuza also a suspect,
8. Peace Tukamushaba, a suspect and
9. Peace Tukamushaba, a 6-month toddler

Those injured are;
1. sergeant Francis Bwango
2. Police constable Micheal Omamwo
3. Police constable Abel Niringiye
4. Police constable Johnson Tumusiime
5. Police constable Apollo Turinoho
6. Julius Kabagambe, a suspect
7. Jonathan Kamugisha, a suspect.
The wreckage has been towed to Kikuube police yard.

18/07/2024

18/07/2024
Nine people including four police officers attached to Kikuube police have died in a road accident along Kabaale-, Kiziranfumbi road in Kikuube district. Among the deceased is one Charles, the Kikuube district police CID officer. The rest were suspects.

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