Busia District Local Government @BLocalgovt
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Today Thomas Okoth,Busia Chief Magistrate took Census District Supervisors,Sub County Supervisors, Enumeration Supervisors and Enumerators through oaths of secrecy and office ahead of #UgandaCensus2024 The team was later flagged off for duty by District Chairperson @StatisticsUg
Uganda, it's a new week. With only 4 days left, we're sailing into the final stretch before the Census. Brace yourselves for the arrival of our enumerators this coming Friday, 10th May 2024. #UgandaCensus2024
Busia was joined by @MinofHealthUG and Bukedi districts for Regional Self care launch today at Mayombe Olympic Grounds. The events of the day included aerobics, MDD,football and netball to demonstrate the need for fitness. RDC,Kibwika Michael launched the initiative. @PSIimpact
Earlier today,the District Vice Chairperson Commissioned two new motorcycles; LG0006/023 & LG0005/23 to be used by Extension Staff.She asked CAO to ensure proper use and maintenance of the motorcycles. The CAO guided beneficiaries to acquire Permits as required by traffic laws.
We are currently carrying out an investigation into reports of malpractice regarding recruitment of #UgandaCensus2024 enumerators. Culprits will be brought to book. @mofpedU @MoLGUganda @MoICT_Ug @GCICUganda @CHRISBARYOMUNS1 @UgParliament
Today @salvationarmy - Uganda Territory invited stakeholders to a second inception for phase two to review updates on progress of first phase,share project work plan,reinforce collaboration and partnerships and outline the next steps to ensure successful project implementation.
Happening Now Flagging off of the #UgandaCensus2024 enumeration material.
#UgandaCensus2024 10th May. One of the specific objectives of carrying out a National Census is to provide an accurate count of the people, where they are and what their needs are. 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐒 2024 - 𝐈𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃
Training of #UgandaCensus2024 Sub county TOTs has been closed this evening by the District Chairperson, Mugeni Stephen Wasike flagging off the ToTs to go and train the Enumeration Supervisors and Enumerators in their respective areas that they will enumerate. @StatisticsUg
We concluded Community Total Sanitation (CLTS) activities in Sikuda Sub County today visiting homesteads and awarding homes that excelled in hygiene and sanitation.Our health teams have worked closely with the local leaders in the area to make the sub county Open defecation free
Today our District #Census2024 Supervisor and Enumerator TOTs made day two of training as they are taken through @StatisticsUg Computer Assisted Personal Interviews (CAPI). These will train the Census Enumeration Supervisors and Enumerators in the respective administrative units
The Minister of State For Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation @Mulimba_Yokana conducted a district security stakeholders’ meeting the previous day to have a way forward on the insecurity of the District following the continuous insecurity due to fire outbreaks, theft, raids….
The works at Sikuda Seed Secondary School have been a little sluggish in progress for some time but now at 70% completion level as established in the Site Management Committee meeting the previous day.The project is funded by UGIFT program under @WorldBank and @Educ_SportsUg
District Budget estimates for Financial Year 2024/25 amounting to 49,876,990,000 UGX were laid before Council today by the Secretary of Finance including District Procurement,Recruitment and Revenue enhancement plans. These were received and referred to Committees for scrutiny.
Hon. Padde Luke Laughters has been sworn in today as the new Secretary for Health, Education and Community based services following a council approval during today’s Council session where he was nominated by @WasikeMugeni to fill the position replacing hon.Ajambo Betty Bwire
Today we commemorated #InternationalWomensDay2024 at Masafu Town Council Grounds with Hon.Nekesa Barbara who graced the occasion as the guest of honour.She shared on Pan Africanism, patriotism,Socio Economic transformation and democracy highlighting the role of women @NRMOnline
Busime Sub-county Administration block has been commissioned this afternoon by RDC,Kibwika Michael at a colourful ceremony organised by Busime Sub County Administration. The block was constructed at a cost of 175million shillings in phased manner until completion. @MoLGUganda
Our District leadership concluded their study visit yesterday visiting Kityerera Presidential Demonstration farm where they were taken through four acre model farming,breeding, cost benefit analysis and management of 12 enterprises found in the farm. @KagutaMuseveni
It is quite sad that four lives of children have been lost in a fire outbreak at Busia Victory Primary School during the night. We grief with the families during this trying moment and wish the survivors who are still hospitalised a quick recovery. @Educ_SportsUg @JanetMuseveni
We are grateful that these equipment will support our teams to improve our health services especially with data processing. Thank you @IgadhealthS
We are grateful that these equipment will support our teams to improve our health services especially with data processing. Thank you @IgadhealthS
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EASSI is facilitating a comprehensive one-week training for traders at Katuna border focusing on simplified trade regimes (STR), resource mobilization, effective marketing strategies, proposal writing, and research techniques for business growth. #SaveWomensTrade
Led by our executive director @tuhumwire , our team has held a meeting with @BLocalgovt Tiira town council clerk Mr. Kayiira Muhammad to share the may achievements this far for the @WNCB_org activities in Busia. This also comes at a time when we the project is exiting.
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EASSI is conducting focus group discussions with WCBTs in Gulu to evaluate #cooperative operations, identify potential opportunities for growth, discuss formal trade processes and determine ways for EASSI to bridge any gaps and enhance programming #SaveWomensTrade @CanHCKenya
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Stigma and discrimination in the workplace can create toxic environments, impacting morale, productivity, and mental health. #ZeroHIVstigma #ZeroDiscrimination #Endstigma #NafophanuUpdates
The tea sector lacks the needed policies. I will not rest until we have a minimum wage as per the bill that's already on the floor of Parliament. Hon. Alinaitwe Rwakajara MP Worker’s Representative #ZeroHIVstigma #ZeroDiscrimination #Endstigma #NafophanuUpdates
As an adolescent, one's Talents are realised, nurtured and shaped. The session was also spiced up by freestyle performances from some talented students. #ADHCampaign24
We are currently carrying out an investigation into reports of malpractice regarding recruitment of #UgandaCensus2024 enumerators. Culprits will be brought to book. @mofpedU @MoLGUganda @MoICT_Ug @GCICUganda @CHRISBARYOMUNS1 @UgParliament
While giving a self-reflection about the @powertoyouthug program at the start of the meeting, one thing that stood out was influencing district policies on key SRH issues. The advocate mentioned that they are using their voices to not only support the other young people but…
Happening Now Flagging off of the #UgandaCensus2024 enumeration material.
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The speed at which this university process admission letters for students it's really exceptional. Imagine you can receive an admission letter in just two hour time. Guess the University
It was a massive today in katakwi a head of #InternationalWomensDay 2024 for condom distribution and demonstration in one of the markets @dsw, @action4hU , #SRH
It’s an exciting week filled with health promotion outreaches (especially on adherence and retention in care) in Kampala through our one stop centre mechanism. Our team is dedicated to providing integrated SRH/HIV response services to our members in need. #AWACOutreaches…
Excited to have a productive annual review & planning meeting with our partner YADNET and district leadership representatives from Nebbi, Kamuli, Amudat, Napak and Yumbe online to discuss progress, impact and plans of the #PIPLE4ClimateJustice programme. @awdf01
#UgandaCensus2024 Today, the tier 3 training has concluded in various districts, including Kayunga. In Kayunga, the Deputy CAO, Mr. Kiiza Godfrey, officially sent off the sub county chiefs and their assistants to further disseminate the knowledge and skills acquired to the…
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#HAPPENING UGANET was co-opted on the organizing committee for the Uganda Chapter of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Africa ( COTLA). A two-day planning meeting on the same is underway at Hotel Africana from yesterday. The purpose of the planning meeting is to…