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BUSIA AREA COMMUNITIES FEDERATION GRADUATES 60 YOUTHS IN SKILLS

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As we continue to embrace vocational skills training, the district Chairperson Mugeni Stephen Wasike today, 12 December, 2014 joined Busia Area Communities Federation to preside over a graduation of 60 skilled youths who have been supported to undergo training for 6months at Pioneer Technical Institute - Iganga. The youths who attained skills in tailoring, hairdressing among other skills were given start up kits to enable them start practicing the acquired skills and knowledge to sustain themselves, their families and also transfer knowledge to others.

DISCO MATANGA, A NIGHT MARE TO THE BOYS,GIRLS AND FAMILIES OF BUTEBA SUB COUNTY

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As we continue to involve young people in meaningful engagement, yesterday EASSI an organization under PowerToYouthUganda consortium supported an intergenerational dialogue on key issues affecting young people in Buteba.#Discomatanga still emerged as one of harmful practices leading to teenage pregnancy, school dropout and early marriages despite various interventions. This points towards having a regulation as noted by the District Vice Chairperson, Nasisamba Christine and Assistant RDC, Doreen Nafuna who was the Chief guest.

BUSIA STANBIC BANK BRANCH DONATES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO MASAFU GENERAL HOSPITAL

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Stanbic Bank - Uganda Busia branch has donated Medical supplies including Patient Monitor,Mama-kits and delivery bed to Masafu General Hospital under corporate Social responsibility.The items are intended to reduce morbidity and mortality rates in maternal and child health.
Masafu Hospital the previous quarter conducted 800 deliveries over and above the anticipated number and limited equipment.

BUSIA COMMUNITIES AREA FEDERATION (BUACOFE) EQUIPS GIRL CHANGING ROOMS IN BUSIA DISTRICT

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As we Celebrate the #GirlChild, Busia Area Communities Federation has put a smile to the girl child’s face again by providing sanitary supplies to 15 Primary Schools in their area of operation to equip Girl Changing rooms. Items including sanitary pads,Bar Soap,Basins and Smearing Jelly have been distributed. The Secretary of Finance, Peter Nakeri launched the distribution of the items at their offices today.
He cautioned the Headteachers to ensure the items serve the purpose for which they are intended.

COUNCIL APPROVES CREATION OF LUMINO DISTRICT

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On Monday 30th September, 2024, District Council held its first Sitting in the Financial year 2024/2025 in which it approved a motion to create #LuminoDistrict in a bid to extend services nearer to the people. The motion was moved by a private member of Council following a petition to the District Speaker by stakeholders in Samia Bugwe Central and South constituencies demanding for creation of Lumino District early this year.

UPTO 48 MILLION SHILLINGS OF YOUTH LIVELIHOOD PROJECT- YLP FUNDS DISBURSED TO TEN YOUTH GROUPS IN BUSIA DISTRICT

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Today we have disbursement upto 48 million shillings under Youth Livelihood Project (YLP) to ten youth groups across the district following finalization of signing all the required paperwork at the District. The group leaders were engaged by the District Community Development Officer, OKumu Semu on financial literacy and cautioned on putting the funds into the right use.
The ten groups include:
1. Kamu- Kamu Youth Piggery group.
2. Obwicha Buhira Ehonge
3. Angarama Young Women Piggery Group
4. Sibarara South Youth Group

EMMANUEL OBBO, ARCHBISHOP OF TORORO ARCHDIOCESE LAUNCHES DIGITAL X-RAY AT ST. XAVIER DABANI HOSPITAL

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On Friday 16th August residents of Dabani Sub Conty could not resist the joy and excitement when the Archbishop of Tororo ArchDiocese, Emmanuel Obbo launched Digital X-ray at St.Francis Xavier Dabani Hospital following the installation of a Digital X-ray Machine at the facility in partnership with Joint Medical Stores(JMS).
The launch was scheduled having fully installed 100kv generator and a transformer to provide 3 phase power to the facility that would sustain full time operations to run.

MELAC AGRI PROJECT HOLDS ITS 6TH GRADUATION

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MELAC Agri Project today held it’s 6th graduation of farmers since Inception in Busitema.The organisation trains community members in agronomy with an aim of creating self sustainability and productivity through training farmers in modernised agriculture, introduction of improved seed variety, food security and nutrition.
The function was presided over by the Deputy RDC, Grace Kanuna who commended the Organisation for transforming communities in Busitema by using an approach that is compatible with Parish Development Model.

DEPUTY RESIDENT COMMISSIONER - GRACE KANUNA COMMISSIONS EDUCATION PROJECTS

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As the Financial Year 2023/24 comes to close, Deputy RDC, Grace Kanuna took of his time to commission completed projects under Education.
The activity commenced earlier in the day of 5th June 2024 leading a team of technocrats, security personnel and political leaders from the District to respective areas where projects have been completed as listed;
1. Construction of 2 classroom block at Bulobi P/S by Nas Contractors Ltd
2. Renovation of 2 classroom block at Buduli P/S by Markunder Holdings limited

MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS REGIONAL COOPERATION, HON.MULIMBA JOHN CONVENES A DISTRICT SECURITY STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING

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The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, Hon. John Mulimba convened a meeting at Chango Macho Hall on Friday 5th April 2024 with the objective of having a way forward on the insecurity of Busia following the continuous fire outbreaks, theft, raids, exploitation by money lenders, domestic violence etc ...
It was attended by stakeholders from the entire district including MP Samia Bugwe South,hon. Godfrey Odero, interest groups, security operatives from the village level to Region, bodaboda,political leaders at all levels, media and district staff.

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