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31/03/2024

May the Resurrection of our Savior be a constant reminder of His love and promise of eternal life.

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17/02/2024

Owemula 😂😂😂

15/02/2024

Congratulations to who managed to pass UNEB . We pray that God comfort all who failed.

As parents let's continue supporting our children because education is key to success

14/02/2024

Happy Valentine's Day to all our Followers. Keep Spreading that Love

13/02/2024

Frank Gashumba: Muhoozi is not President Museveni’s automatic successor. After Muhoozi retires, he will follow all the procedures; campaign around the country, and contest in an election.

13/02/2024

Journey of Our Director Remmy

It is belived that he started working in 2005 at Kinkizi Radio, after three months, Radio Rukungiri gave him a job that same year where worked until 2008. In 2009 Remmy was blessed with two opportunities where he worked for Voice of Kigezi in Kabale, later in same year joined TV West and Radio until 2015

He's both a Professional & Multi Skilled Journalist born in Kasese Western Uganda

Happy International Radio Day to all Journalists

08/09/2023

You’re older today than yesterday but younger than tomorrow, happy birthday.

May God bless you with more years of promoting Kasese and Uganda entertainment industry. Happy birthday Sir Tonny Blak Magik Updates

04/09/2023

Thanks for the love

We Greatful to bring to you one of the directors we have in Kasese.

DJ/ VJ Remmy we want to thank you, but we don’t know where to begin. Thanks for the initiative of establishing a radio station in Customs-Bwera Town

You’re an inspiration for many hustlers. However still request our leaders, artistes and community at large to join us in prayers that God Continue intervening in all processes of bring back our Mpondwe Fm on air.

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02/09/2023

Winner for 42KMs Rwenzori Tusker Lite Marathon is from Kapchorwa-26 year old Kwemoi Vitalis. Congratulations

25/08/2023

President Yoweri Museveni has banned the importation of second hand clothes.

"They are for dead people," Museveni said, referring to second-hand clothes, also known as Mivumba in Uganda.

"When a white person dies, they gather their clothes and send them to Africa," he added.

President Museveni announced a ban on the importation of second-hand clothes with the view that people should now resort to buying new clothes because there are textile factories in Uganda that are producing them.

He also directed that with effect from the 1st of September this year there will be no more importation of electrical cables and meters and that these should be bought from factories within Uganda.

President Museveni spoke at the commissioning of 16 factories in the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. The event also saw the groundbreaking of nine new factories.

In 2017, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi agreed to phase out the second-hand clothes trade.

However, only Rwanda implemented the plan, introducing high taxes on second-hand clothes to deter the business.

Second-hand clothes, known as Madunusa in South Africa, Okrika in Nigeria, and Mtumba in Kenya.

25/08/2023

Speaker Anita Among has directed the Physical Infrastructure Committee of Parliament to halt any further investigations into the existence or operations of the Joint Stock Global Security Company,that was contracted to install digital number plates.

What do you make of Among's continued intervention and orders hindering Public Accountability?

18/08/2023

UPDATE : President Museveni inspects a guard of honour under a new security booth during the country's national celebrations to mark the International Youth Day in Kabale Town.

The theme for the day is '"Accelerating Recovery from COVID-19 and Implementation of Agenda 2030: The Role of the Youth."

07/08/2023

Activists concerned as UN Human rights office in Uganda officially closes

Human rights activists have raised concern after the United Nations Human Rights Office in Uganda officially closed business in the country on Saturday.

Earlier this year, the Ugandan government decided not to renew the mandate of the United Nations Human Rights office in the country and on Saturday, the office officially closed business in the country.

However, according to human rights and political activists, the closure of the office will have lasting implication on the country.

These say the commission’s departure raises apprehensions about the future of human rights protection and oversight in Uganda.

According human rights lawyer, Nicholas Opiyo, the closure of the UN Human Rights office spells doom for the country.

Throughout its tenure, the United Nations human rights mission played a vital role in monitoring and advocating for the respect and preservation of human rights in the country.

Opiyo said he was worried about the absence of an international body overseeing human rights in a country like Uganda.

Other activists raised concern over the potential tough times ahead for Ugandan citizens especially ahead of the 2026 elections, casting doubt about the Uganda human right commission to be fully independent.

However, Kabyanga Godfrey, the state minister for information noted that the country shall manage even without the UN human rights since it has the Uganda human rights commission and other non-governmental organizations in the same line.

12/07/2023

Accident at Mukunyu- Kyenjojo District along Kampala Fortportal Road

On 11th of July 2023, at around 19:45 hrs, an accident involving M/V UAY 485E, an Isuzu Bus belonging to Link Bus Services Co. driven by Kawawu Dauda, rammed into a stationary broken-down trailer with registration number UAV 326W, a Mercedes Benz.

The bus driver, Kawawu Dauda, lost his life at the scene of accident. The other victims were immediately rushed to Kyenjojo Hospital for medical attention.

We will provide more details as they become available.

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Public Relations Officer
Rwenzori West

28/06/2023

Muslims in Kasese District have condemned the recent terrorism attack at Mpondwe Lhuburiha Secondary School that was done by suspected ADF.

Sheik Abdul Hakim Juma the advisor to the Muft of Uganda made the comment today morning at Kasese Main Mosque during the celebration of Eid Adha where he regretted act that left over 42 people dead.

Sheik Hakim strongly condemned the act it was inhuman, satanic and not called for because every person has right to live.

Rev. Mukonzo Ezra Yongenza the Rwenzori Religious Inter-religious Council Coordinator who also joined the Muslims implored them to spread peace and love by sharing with vulnerable
Rev. Mukonzo challenged the information of considering Muslims as killers that it’s not real saying all religions should ensure peace to their followers.

Meanwhile Hon. Bwambale Ferigo the Member of Parliament Kasese Municipality showed his excitement appreciating the government release of King Wisely Mumbere and his royal guard that were arrested in 2016.
Hon. Ferigo asked Muslims to avoid engaging in anti-social acts like homosexuality because it's against the laws that was recently signed by the president of Uganda
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21/06/2023

School Heads in Kasese who illigally operate boarding section to be arrested on Monday.

School head teachers in Kasese District who are illegally operating boarding section have been warned to close before Monday.

The warning was issued today by Mr. Ernest Thabugha the Principal Inspector of School for Kasese District while speaking to over 200 school head teachers from government aided and private schools who gathered at Multipurpose Hall in Kasese Town.

Mr. Thabugha explained that a team of inspectors and police will move around schools who illegally operate boarding and that any school head teacher who will found shall be arrested and face the courts of laws.
Mr. Thabugha revealed that this operation comes after the attack of ADF rebels who killed 43 students of Mpondwe Secondary School where it was found out that the school was operating a boarding section illegally.

Mr. George Mayinja the District Education Officer for District challenged school administrators to stop chasing students’ home for school fees saying they not supposed to suffer by the decisions made by PTAs.

Mr. Mayinja revealed that the education act provides one year imprisonment as punishment of a school head teacher who can be arrested over chasing of children.

Meanwhile Ms. Erina Kanakayi the Saves the Children Project Coordinator showed a need for community meeting and sensitization of Teachers, Parents and Learners to have phyco-social support to comfort them on the fears got over the recent ADF attack.

She asked school head teachers to encourage their parents to provide lunch for their children.

20/06/2023

Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has condemned the attack on Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese District.

Addressing journalists in Kampala, UHRC chairperson, Mariam Wangandya asked security agencies to put in more effort in ensuring safety of citizens.

19/06/2023

Religious leaders are planning to organize national prayers for the bereaved families in the Kasese ADF rebel attack that has left 41 students killed.

Under their umbrella body the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda-(IRCU), the leaders say the date of the national prayer will be communicated as soon as possible.

17/06/2023

UPDF reveals that ADF rebels spent two nights at the boarder before they attecked a school in Kasese

Maj. Gen Dick Olum, the UPDF Commander of Mountain Division and Operation Shujaa in DR Congo has revealed that ADF rebels spent two nights before they raised a school.

Addressing miserable and angry residents of Kasese at the border of Mpondwe this afternoon Maj. Gen. Olum said that security operatives have got information that rebels spent two nights at the boarder before they raised Mpondwe Secondary School leaving over 25 students dead and several others injured.

According to him, some Students especially the boys were burnt to death while the girls were hacked and other taken as captive

However he says that choppers have been sent to search and rescue for students who were abducted

Maj. General Olum asked residents to be more vigilant an report any suspected rebel in their area

Hon. Faith Odila Mayinja women councilor Nyamambuka Ward in Mpondwe Town Council reported that they have received one student ( Bwambale Isaac) who escaped from the attack.

Hon. Mayinja warned the public against misinformation and follow the right way sources

Meanwhile several leaders in Kasese district have condoled with the bereaved families using their social media handles

Hon. Kabyanga Godfrey Baluku the state minister for ICT and National Guidance twiteed and condoled with the family that lost their beloved ones

Hon. Winnie Kiiza the former leader of opposition and former women member of Parliament condemned the coward attack and said it's unacceptable because it violets children's rights

Hon. Florence sai school schools should always be a safe place for every student where they can learn, play and grow to reach their full potential.

Ms. Sarah Baleke Ithungu commonly known as the mountain Girl the aspiring NRM women Parliament regretted the act and said it to bad the community of Bwera and Kasese in Particular for loss of important youths that would impact changes

17/06/2023

Death toll raise to 43 Student who were killed by suspected ADF rebels last night. Kasese

17/06/2023

We convey our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost thre lives.
May thre souls rest in peace 🙏

13/06/2023

Government drops all charges against the Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere of Rwenzururu, and 217 others.

Mumbere has been facing charges of murder, treason and aggravated robbery.

08/06/2023

Being a homosexual is not criminal.

President Museveni has assured those who identify as homosexuals that they will not be arrested if they go for medical care.

Delivering his State of the Nation address yesterday, the president maintained that it is not criminal for one to be a homosexual because it is a result of psychological disorientation.

He says homosexuality only becomes criminal if it goes from merely being to promotion and recruitment.

Museveni has meanwhile revealed that amendments will be made to the Anti homosexuality law he recently signed arguing that there is some irrationality.

He has cited the clause which forces employers to know who is a homosexual in the company or landlords to know which tenants are homosexuals.

“Then what does the law fight? It fights these homosexuals when he or she goes from merely being and starts recruiting other people who are not psychologically disoriented like him or her, this is the law I signed,” Museveni said on Wednesday.

The president has pledged to give a detailed address on homosexuality before the end of the month.

21/05/2023

Kasese.
Residents staying along River Kanyambara in Kinyamaseke TC, Munkunyu and Nyakatoozi Sub Counties are informed to expect scarcity of water for two weeks due to the construction of culvert at Kanyampara Bridge.

The information was revealed by the Kasese deputy resident district commissioner in charge of Bukonzo west Lt. Maate Magwara after meeting LC III chairpersons of three sub counties and bridge contractor yesterday and agreed that 18th and 19th May community members will de-silt Mughende water channel that passes in all the three sub counties to enable smooth flow of water which will diverted from River Kanyambara from 21st May to 3rd June to Nyakatoozi valley tanks as construction of culvert at Kanyampara Bridge goes on.

Lt. Magwara further said Mughende water channel will later be renovated after the construction of culvert at Kanyambara Bridge.

Lt. Magwara however showed that the two developments will affect agricultural like fish farming and other commercial activities that depend on River Kanyambara and Mughende water requesting them to be calm and manage the little which they will be receiving.

Lt. Magwara asked locals to cooperate with the contractors as they run their activities.

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17/05/2023

Rwenzururu kingdom held memorial service for the late Tom Stacey a British Journalist as Leaders tasked to combine their efforts in reduction of school dropouts and ensure improved education.

The call was made today by Rt. Rev. Bishop Nason Baluku the Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese during the memorial service of Late Tom Stacey held at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Late Tom Stacey was British Novelist, publisher, screenwriter, journalist and a great supporter of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu who was born on 11 Jan. 1930 and Died on 24 Dec 2022 at 92 years.

Bishop Nason narrated leaders and community members should ensure that their children are in schools other than opting for early marriages.

Bishop Nason further called up on residents to promote peace as well commercial farming as a mechanism to fight poverty in Rwenzururu kingdom.

Meanwhile the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu Prime Minister Muranga Kule Joseph thanked the late Tom Stacey because he fought for the rights of Rwenzuru calling on Kingdom followers to be calm as the government is set to release the king and his royal guards.

Prime Muranga used the same platform to encourage the public emphasize tree planting to control climate change.

Mr. Stacey is remembered for his various to the Rwenzururu, including to the Bakonzo life history research which was spearheaded by the Rwenzururu founder and first King Isaya Mukirania Kyibanzanga in 1950s.

16/05/2023

Members of Nyamwamba Community United Saving and Credit Association in Kasese Town today morning stormed the office of RDC demanding for the arrest of their Chairperson on allegations of misuse member’s savings of about 11 million.

According to Mr. Alfred Mulondi a member of the Association which is based in Nyakasanga Upper ward who told our reporter that their group Chairperson is Mr. Balinda Saimon Kyamukagha and his executive on allegation of misusing savings miserable and vulnerable members.

Mr. Mulondi asked the resident the office of the Resident District Commissioner to intervene into the matter since their community development officer has failed to handle the matter seeking for the arrest of Mr. Balinda who is currently on run.

Ms. Provia Mbambu explained that Mr. Balinda has failed to give clear accountability of member’s funds and have done nothing in office.

She indicated last year Mr. Balinda deceived members and collected money that their Association will be upgraded to a Sacco which members did not agree on.

Meanwhile Mr. Mubingwa Zepha the Deputy Resident District Commissioner in Charge of Busongora County later advised members to stay calm and pledged to organize a meeting with Mr. Balinda Saimon Kyamukagha the alleged chairperson and all his members to settle the matter.

He however challenged members to ensure re-organization of their group as he will direct the community development office of Nyamwamba Division to provide technical knowledge to the community members.

15/05/2023

Atleast 300 hundred of Congolese Refugees return from Exile to Rutshuru-North Kivu in DR Congo

Hundreds of Congolese asylum seekers comprising of mostly women, children and the elderly crossed back to their home country in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through Uganda Bunagana and Busanza boarder posts after eighteen months in exile in Uganda following the war that broke out between the March23 Movement (M23) and the DRC government Military Forces (FARDC) between March and July 2022 in Rutshuru territory which forced thousands of Congolese civil populace to flee for safety into Uganda for fear of their lives.

The refugees, who had camped in Nakivale Refugee settlement facility for eighteen months, said that they are happy to be back home because of the presence of the Uganda Contingent Forces deployed for peace keeping mission under the East Africa Regional Forces meant to oversee the peace process and normalcy in Rutshuru territory.

Adding that Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Contingent operating under the EACRF have given them confidence to return back home as calmness and relative peace has been registered with no fighting, insecurity nor any violations of the peace agreement in areas under their responsibility.

Mzee Ngoy Abraham and his wife Jemima Congo expressed excitement and joy for returning home and to re-unite with his family and friends to start a new life. He said that the situation was unbearable during the war that he could not bear the pain and fear.

According to Captain Kato Ahmad Hassan, the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Contingent.

The Spokesperson in DRC said that 309 refugees crossed into DRC from Bunagana and Busanza boarder post and settled to their respective villages. “We welcome them back home. Rutshuru territory is relatively calm and peaceful.

We call upon those who are still in refuge to come back home.”Most of the comebacks were received by their friends and families in the villages of Tshengerero

15/05/2023

President Museveni has banned giving allowances and renting for the soldiers on guard duties following the killing of the State Minister of Labour Col Charles Okello Engola by his bodyguard.