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By Communication office

Ntungamo

Ntungamo district chief administrative officer Hanny Turyahebwa has called on civil servants in the area to work together in a bid to ensure effective service delivery.

Turyahebwa who was today speaking during the Technical Planning Committee for Ntungamo held at Ntungamo district council hall.

By Communication Office

Ntungamo

The ministry of water and environment on Thursday launched the construction of Kyamate small scale irrigation system in Ntrungamo Municipality.

The project is   being implemented by the ministry of water and environment- water production Regional Centre West Uganda with funding from government of Uganda aimed at improving people’s livelihood through promotion of modern agriculture practices and protecting wetlands by proving irrigation facilities off wetland areas.

By Communication Office

Ntungamo

Authorities in Ntungamo district have suspended fishing activities at lake Nyakiyanja following the death of thousands of fish due to suspected poisoning.

According to Amos Besigye the Ntungamo district Fisheries officer, the decision was taken to ensure that the suspected poison which killed the fish does not extend to human beings.

Besigye says that the death of the fish has been attributed to the use of chemicals on the shores of the lake by some farmers.

By Information Office 

Ntungamo

The Kajara county Member of Parliament Micheal Timuzigu  has asked the ministry of water and environment to always ensure transparency in the projects implemented in local areas especially ensuring that the loacal leadership access the contract documents to clearly know what is being constructed within them to ensure proper monitoring for value for money.