The District held its Christmas carols for the festive season. His Grace the Arch Bishop of Kampala Ssemogerere Paul graced the event held at the District Headquarters. He delivered a key message on the preparation of the Christmas feast and called upon Christians to do good deeds for others. The Lord servant choir from Ndeeba parish and St James choir from Kavumba entertained the masses.
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A team of technical staff today monitored activities supported by AVSI, an NGO to ascertain and appreciate what AVSI is doing .
The team visited Gudie leisure farm and COWI in Najjera and Kireka respectively in Kira Municipality.
Most of the projects visited support the youth to set up Agro-based enterprises aimed at transforming the youth to entrepreneurs.
The visit was aimed at acquainting District officials with activities so far done in the district before they formalize their memorandum of understanding and also to guide the operations of the District by appreciating what they are already doing in the district.
The team comprised of staff from the production, community and Education departments.
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The District today commemorated the Youth Day celebrations at the District Headquarters.
The District Chairperson Matia Lwanga Bwanika advised the youth to ensure they build their human capital, have a positive mindset, network and work as a team in order to succeed in life.
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Community leaders sensitisation meeting for the National campaign for prevention of Teenage pregnancy, defilement, child marriage and positive parenting at Rockstone gardens.
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The Rotary club of Kampala Naguru and Bulamu Health care have donated vital signs equipment to Wakiso District to help in disease prevention and treatment.
While handing over the equipment to the district officials yesterday the Rotary District Governor of Uganda Hon. Dr. Mike Kennedy Sebalu said that it was vital for treatment of patients in Wakiso to be evidence based not by gambling.
Sebalu added that Wakiso was prioritized since it’s the most densely populated District in the country with highest number of health facilities.
A total of 24 Health Centre IIIs received Digital Blood pressure machines, Manual Blood pressure machines, weighing scales, Glucometers, digital thermometers, Height boards, weighing scales, stethoscope, pulse-odometer, glucose strips, infrared thermometers among others.
The Vice Chairperson Wakiso Nantege Betina expressed gratitude to Bulamu Health Care and Rotary club of Kampala Naguru for the support extended to the district.
She was Optimistic that the vital signs equipment received will help the population to know if there is a potential health problem and steps to be taken to prevent them.
The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Alfred Byamukama commended Bulamu Health care for being good ambassadors in health care and also bringing good partners like Rotary to support the district health care system.
This follows a donation of $91,500 from Rotary International and Rotary clubs of Rotary clubs in California and Kampala Naguru in Uganda.
By Prossy Nakalembe
Senior Communication Officer
Wakiso District Local Government
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