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St. Jude Catholic Parish Launches Fundraising Marathon to Roof New Church.

Christians of St. Jude Catholic Parish have launched a fundraising marathon to mobilize resources towards roofing their new church building and providing a decent place of worship for the growing congregation.

The parish is seeking to raise Shs 600 million required to complete the roofing phase of the new church, with the construction committee expressing optimism that the building will be roofed before the end of the year.

Flagging off the fundraising marathon, Wakiso District Chairperson Eng. Ian Kyeyune reaffirmed the district’s commitment to working closely with the Catholic Church and other faith-based institutions in advancing community development.

Kyeyune described faith-based institutions as important partners in transforming communities and pledged 30 iron sheets towards the church construction project.

He also used the occasion to appeal to parents and guardians to take advantage of the remaining days of the ongoing National Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign to have their eligible children immunized.

Kyeyune emphasized that protecting children from preventable diseases is a shared responsibility, urging parents to play their part in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of their children.

The Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Ronnie Mubiru, called upon Christians, well-wishers and friends of the parish to generously support the fundraising drive so that the construction of the church can be completed.

Fr. Mubiru further encouraged Christians to embrace hard work and actively participate in efforts to improve their livelihoods, noting that economic empowerment enables individuals and families to contribute meaningfully to the development of the Church and the wider community.

The parish construction committee remains confident that through collective effort, generosity and commitment from Christians and well-wishers, the church will be successfully roofed before the end of the year.

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Schools Urged to Support Ongoing Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign

The District leaders have called on schools, parents and caregivers to support the ongoing National Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign, emphasising the need for strong cooperation to ensure all eligible children are reached.The campaign, implemented by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with local governments and partners, targets children aged between nine months and five years.Health officials in Wakiso have, however, raised concern over limited participation by some schools, with about 60 percent of schools yet to make arrangements to facilitate vaccination of eligible children as of Saturday, October 3.The Assistant District Health Officer, Ms Betty Nabuganda, said health teams visiting some schools had faced challenges accessing eligible children.She noted that some private schools had requested parental consent forms before permitting authorised health workers to vaccinate children.Ms Nabuganda called on all educational institutions—including government, private and international schools—to cooperate with authorised health teams and facilitate the vaccination exercise.She encouraged school administrators to provide suitable space for vaccination, support the safe and orderly organisation of pupils and share accurate information about the campaign with parents and caregivers.Wakiso District Chairperson, Eng. Ian Kyeyune, said the district was considering appropriate administrative measures against institutions that fail to cooperate with public health interventions.He emphasised that schools have a responsibility to safeguard the wellbeing of children under their care and should work closely with government health teams during the campaign.Eng. Kyeyune also reassured parents about the safety of the measles-rubella vaccine, noting that it has undergone the required testing and approval processes.Dr Emmanuel Mukisa, the Ministry of Health Regional Supervisor for the Measles-Rubella Campaign in Wakiso, urged schools and parents to use the remaining campaign period to ensure that all eligible children receive the vaccine.He further reminded institutions that vaccination is an important public health intervention and that the Public Health Act provides for government action where mass immunisation is required to protect communities.The Wakiso District Senior Education Officer, Ms Janat Nakabugo Ssali, said the district is working with schools to promote compliance with public health requirements.She urged school administrators to cooperate with health teams and ensure that eligible children are given the opportunity to receive the vaccine.Wakiso District has approximately 3,050 private primary schools, 699 Early Childhood Centres and 167 government primary schools, making the cooperation of education institutions critical to achieving high vaccination coverage.The Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign is part of government efforts to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases and strengthen community health.

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Wakiso District Distributes 50,000 Tree Seedlings to 52 Farmers to Boost Environmental Conservation.

The Forestry Department, has distributed 50,000 tree plantlets to 52 farmers as part of its ongoing efforts to increase tree cover, promote environmental conservation and support household income generation.

The initiative is implemented during the rainy seasons to encourage farmers and community groups to establish and maintain trees while responding to the growing pressure on the environment arising from rapid urbanisation and increased demand for timber and other forest products.

The seedlings distributed include Mugavu, Kilundu, improved Muvule for furniture production and exotic Eucalyptus varieties, among others. The selection is intended to support both environmental restoration and commercial tree growing.

Speaking during the handover at the district tree nursery, the District Chairperson Eng. Ian Kyeyune noted that the rapid pace of construction in Wakiso and surrounding areas continues to drive demand for timber and furniture, creating a ready market for sustainably produced tree products.

He encouraged households, farmer groups and institutions to plant more trees to replace those cut down for construction, furniture and other purposes.

“There is no possibility of avoiding the demand for timber and furniture, given the level of construction taking place in Wakiso and surrounding areas. The solution is to plant more trees at household level and through groups and institutions,” Kyeyune said.

He also called on more farmers, particularly those on Bussi Islands, to participate in the programme and become ambassadors for environmental restoration in areas experiencing high levels of degradation.

Kyeyune further urged beneficiaries to treat the donated plantlets as an investment and avoid selling them, noting that their survival and growth are essential to achieving the programme’s environmental and economic objectives.

The District Forestry Officer Harriet Nankya said tree planting is increasingly important as Wakiso experiences rapid urban growth and increasing pressure on natural resources.

She noted that expanding tree cover can contribute to environmental protection and help communities build resilience against the effects of climate change.

Nankya advised beneficiaries to work closely with forestry extension staff in their respective areas and seek technical guidance whenever they encounter challenges in planting, managing and maintaining the trees.

The District continues to encourage communities, farmers, institutions and other stakeholders to participate in tree planting as part of efforts to build a greener, more resilient and economically productive Wakiso.

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District Infrastructure Projects Receive Closer Monitoring as Government Moves to Address Delays

Government has intensified monitoring of major infrastructure projects in the District under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme (GKMA-UDP), with a focus on addressing implementation challenges and ensuring projects are delivered within approved timelines and standards.

A team comprising officials from the Office of the President, Wakiso District, contractors and consultants, led by Senior Economist Agenonuot Peace, recently engaged contractors to assess progress and identify bottlenecks affecting the timely delivery of ongoing infrastructure projects.

The assessment covered five road projects and market developments, with discussions focusing on project timelines, right-of-way constraints, utilities, access to construction materials, human resources, project-affected persons, and environmental and social safeguards.

Among the projects reviewed was the 12.17-kilometre Bukasa–Sentema–Kakiri Road, being implemented by Chongqing International Construction Company (CICO). The project, which commenced in May 2025, currently stands at 71 percent physical progress against a planned 85 percent.

CICO has requested an 8.5-month extension, citing factors including abnormal rainfall, delays in accessing diesel and bitumen, right-of-way challenges and utility-related obstacles. The project is supervised by Aarvee Associates in a joint venture with Adriax Consults.

The team also reviewed the 6.5-kilometre Kitemu–Kisozi–Naggalabi Spur Road, being implemented by China Railways Seventh Group. The contractor has requested a six-month extension, citing similar challenges, including adverse weather conditions, delays in accessing key construction materials, right-of-way constraints and utility obstacles.

Current works along the Naggalabi Spur include subgrade construction, longitudinal drainage and manhole construction, while works along the Kitemu–Kisozi section include prime coat application, asphalt concrete surfacing and installation of longitudinal culverts.

Attention was also given to Wakiso Central Daily Market, where construction by Techno Three Uganda Limited has reached 27 percent physical progress. Vendors have been relocated to a temporary site to facilitate construction, while the project area has been hoarded off.

The contractor has completed excavation works and is working with the district to identify an appropriate disposal site for excavated materials. Officials also reported that no project-affected persons have been identified in relation to the project.

Wakiso District Engineer Eng. Aziiz Abudallah said works at the market were progressing well and expressed confidence that the project would be completed within the scheduled timeframe.

Senior Economist Agenonuot Peace said the Office of the President was closely monitoring the projects to ensure that emerging challenges are identified and addressed early.

She noted that the monitoring exercise is also placing greater attention on market infrastructure as government expands its oversight of projects being implemented under the programme.

The engagement underscores government’s commitment to strengthening project supervision, resolving implementation bottlenecks and ensuring that infrastructure investments deliver the intended benefits to communities while complying with approved timelines, technical standards and environmental and social safeguards.

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MINISTER BARYOMUNSI LAUNCHES NATIONAL MEASLES-RUBELLA CAMPAIGN AND CALLS FOR PUBLIC SUPPORT.

The Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, officially launched the National Measles-Rubella Immunization Campaign on 1st October 2026 at Wakiso Health Centre IV, calling on parents, guardians, teachers and communities to support the five-day exercise aimed at protecting children against preventable diseases.

The nationwide campaign, running from 1st to 5th October 2026, targets children aged 9 months to 5 years. The Ministry of Health is encouraging parents and guardians to ensure that all children in the target age group receive the vaccine, regardless of their previous immunization status.

Speaking at the launch, Dr. Baryomunsi cautioned against misinformation and deliberate efforts to discourage communities from participating in the campaign. He said the Ministry had received reports of some religious groups, teachers and parents resisting or discouraging immunization in different parts of the country.

The Minister warned that individuals found deliberately obstructing the exercise would be held accountable, emphasizing that immunization remains a key public health intervention in protecting children from preventable diseases.

Dr. Baryomunsi highlighted Uganda’s progress in reducing illness and deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases, noting that sustained immunization efforts have contributed significantly to improved health outcomes.

However, he noted that gaps in Measles-Rubella immunization coverage remain. While more than 90 percent of children received the first dose last year, only 64 percent received the second dose. The Ministry has therefore resolved to re-immunize all children within the target age group to close immunity gaps and strengthen protection against the diseases.

He assured the public that the vaccines being administered are safe and tested, urging communities to rely on information from health authorities and disregard misinformation and rumours.

At the launch, the District Chairperson Eng. Ian Kyeyune raised concerns over gaps in health infrastructure, equipment, medicines and staffing, particularly as the district continues to experience rapid population growth.

Eng. Kyeyune emphasized the need for a district hospital to strengthen referral services and improve access to healthcare. He also called for the upgrading of health facilities to respond to the increasing number of patients seeking services in Wakiso, including people from neighbouring areas and those working in Kampala.

In response, Dr. Baryomunsi said the process of establishing a district hospital is underway and that designs for the facility have already been completed. He also said he would visit health facilities in Wakiso to assess their needs.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, commended Village Health Teams for their contribution to extending health services to communities and urged parents and guardians to take eligible children to designated health facilities and immunization points.

She further encouraged families to embrace preventive health measures, including proper nutrition, hygiene, antenatal care and vaccination against cervical cancer.

The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Godfrey Kizza Rwakijuma, highlighted key investments in the district’s health sector during FY 2024/2025–2025/2026.

These include the construction of Buloba Health Centre III and Mutuba Gumu-Nangabo Health Centre III under the UGIFT programme, fencing of Zinga Health Centre III and construction of staff quarters at Wattuba Health Centre III.

He, however, noted that inadequate ambulance coverage and staffing gaps remain among the challenges affecting health service delivery.

The District Health Officer, Dr. Lugolobi Mathias, called for greater attention to hard-to-reach communities, particularly the island areas of Bussi, including support to improve transport for health service delivery and referrals.

The launch was attended by representatives from the Office of the Resident District Commissioner, State Minister for Primary Education Hon. Phyllis Chemutai, State Minister for Primary Health Care Hon. Dr. Charles Ayume, district leaders, health officials and other stakeholders.

The Ministry of Health continues to call upon parents and guardians to ensure that all eligible children receive the Measles-Rubella vaccine during the campaign as Uganda works to strengthen population immunity and prevent avoidable illness and deaths among children.

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Wakiso LCV Chairperson Directs Contractors to Fast-Track Market Projects.

The District Chairperson Eng. Ian Kyeyune has directed contractors undertaking the construction of Wakiso Central Market and Kawuku Daily Market to accelerate works and address outstanding challenges to ensure timely completion of the projects.

Kyeyune issued the directive on Wednesday during a routine monitoring exercise of government facilities and projects across the district. He was accompanied by the Secretary for Works, Production and Technical Services, Hon. Mubiru Moses Balwana, and officials from the District Engineering Department led by Eng. Abdallah Aziz.

The Chairperson noted that the two markets are of wider national importance, having been initiated under a presidential programme that includes a skilling component aimed at equipping market users with practical skills to improve livelihoods and address unemployment.

At Wakiso Central Market, being constructed by Techno Three Uganda Ltd, Kyeyune commended the general progress of works but raised concern over the delayed removal of debris from the cleared site. He directed the District Engineering Department to support the contractor in resolving the challenge and tasked District Engineer Lillian Namutebi with providing regular progress updates to his office to ensure adherence to the 12-month construction schedule.

At Kawuku Daily Market, being constructed by Scaffold Engineering and Construction Ltd, Kyeyune commended the quality of work but expressed concern over the slow pace of implementation. He highlighted delays in constructing the toilet facility, concerns regarding the driveway, poor framing of the chain-link fence at the entrance, inadequate protection on door frames and the need to fix the firefighting system.

He urged the contractor to increase the pace of work, noting that works at Wakiso Central Market had advanced further despite both sites being handed over at the same time. He emphasised the need to complete the projects within the agreed timelines.

In response, Eng. Bagonza Elly, Project Supervisor for Kawuku Daily Market, committed to addressing the issues raised. He reported that construction of the vendor relocation site is at 95% completion, with 342 vendors expected to be relocated within two weeks to pave the way for construction of the main market.

Earlier in the monitoring exercise, Kyeyune inspected Wakiso Health Centre IV, where he identified challenges including staffing gaps, delays in the supply of medicines, poor drainage, dilapidated structures requiring renovation and inadequate space. He pledged to work with the relevant authorities to address the identified gaps.

Hon. Mubiru Moses Balwana said the District is committed to addressing emerging challenges and ensuring that the ongoing projects are delivered effectively. He noted that, once completed, the two markets will serve as important commercial hubs and contribute to strengthening local economic activity in the district

Communications Department October 1, 2026 0

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Understanding the Budget Process: Why Stakeholder Participation Matters

As preparations for the FY 2027/2028 budget continue, understanding how the budget is developed and how different stakeholders can participate is important for informed engagement.
Tonight’s discussion on Wakiso Empya will explore the budget process, stakeholder participation and how communities can better engage in planning and decision-making.
Tune in to CBS FM 89.2 Emanduuso tonight for the discussion.

Communications Department October 1, 2026 0

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Wakiso to Host National Launch of Measles-Rubella Mass Immunization Campaign.

The district will host the National Launch of the Measles-Rubella Mass Immunization Campaign on Thursday, 1 October 2026, at Wakiso Health Centre IV.
The campaign targets all children aged 9–59 months. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to take eligible children for vaccination during the campaign period.
The measles-rubella vaccine is safe, effective and free, and provides protection against measles and rubella.
The national launch will be graced by Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of Health, as Chief Guest.
The campaign is part of efforts to strengthen immunization coverage and protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Parents and caregivers across Wakiso are encouraged to play their part by ensuring that eligible children receive the vaccine.

Communications Department September 29, 2026 0

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WAKISO RECEIVES 1.773 MILLION MOSQUITO NETS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER MASS DISTRIBUTION.

A total of 1.773 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets have been received ahead of the mass distribution exercise scheduled for the first week of November 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen malaria prevention across the district.

The consignment from the Ministry of Health was received by district leaders led by the LCV Chairperson, Eng. Ian Kyeyune, who flagged off the nets to the various sub-counties.

From the sub-counties, the nets will be delivered to designated parish storage facilities identified by the Ministry of Health in coordination with the District Malaria Focal Person, where they will be securely stored until distribution begins.

Speaking during the flag-off, Eng. Kyeyune called for proper accountability and equitable distribution of the nets, directing the technical team to ensure that the right quantities are received, properly stored and distributed according to the established guidelines.

“My people in the technical wing, make sure you monitor to ensure the right quantity is received and properly stored. Ensure equal distribution is achieved, not giving ten nets to a household yet it is supposed to be one net per two heads.” Says Eng Kyeyune

He also urged residents to use the nets for their intended purpose and cautioned against selling or diverting them for activities such as fishing and poultry rearing.

“People stay out late, they are bitten by female mosquitoes, get malaria and end up saying nets don’t work, yet in actual sense it’s not true,” he said, emphasizing the importance of sleeping under mosquito nets consistently.

Eng. Kyeyune further appealed to the Ministry of Health to give the district special consideration in future distribution cycles, noting the rapidly growing population.

He called upon the district executive, mayors of municipalities and town councils, sub-county chairpersons and district councillors to support the exercise and strengthen monitoring to ensure the nets reach the intended beneficiaries.

Patrick Kagaiga Muhumuza, an Insecticide-Treated Nets Field Supervisor from National Medical Stores, called for effective communication and coordination among district leaders, health teams and security personnel to ensure smooth last-mile delivery.

He highlighted Katabi, Entebbe and Masulita among the areas requiring close coordination during the delivery process.

Assistant District Health Officer Betty Nabuganda said the arrival of the nets is a significant boost to malaria prevention efforts, noting that malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the district.

She urged residents to make proper and consistent use of the nets once distribution begins.

Assistant Resident District Commissioner Muwanga Lutaaya assured the public of security for the nets at all designated storage centres and warned that anyone found stealing, selling or diverting the nets would face legal action.

The district leadership calls upon all stakeholders to support the November mass distribution exercise and ensure that the mosquito nets reach the intended households and are used correctly to protect families and communities from malaria.

Communications Department September 28, 2026 0

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Councillors Urged to Strengthen Collaboration for Effective Service Delivery

Councillors have been urged to strengthen collaboration between political leadership and technocrats as they work to advance service delivery and development in the district.

The call was made during a benchmarking tour of Hoima City Stadium, where the councillors were taken through City’s experience in developing and managing the facility.

The Assistant Town Clerk Hoima City, Mr. Lwanga Edward, guided the delegation around the facility, attributed the city’s achievements in developing and managing the stadium to effective teamwork between political leaders and technocrats.

He encouraged the councillors to embrace a similar approach and strengthen their lobbying efforts for the district, noting that although the district is large, coordinated efforts by its leaders can contribute to greater development.

Meanwhile, the Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Jude Mark Bukenya, described the three-day induction in Hoima City as successful.

Bukenya urged the councillors to respect one another, work together and maintain a strong working relationship with technocrats in pursuit of a common development agenda for the district.