Written By | Joshua Nahamya
Monitoring of rehabilitation works at Kyabugimbi Health Centre IV
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BUSHENYI
Local leaders and technical officials in Bushenyi District have conducted a joint monitoring exercise to assess the ongoing construction of a UGX 1.4 billion maternity ward at Kyabugimbi Health Center IV, aimed at enhancing maternal and child health services across the sub-county.
The delegation was led by Bushenyi District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Annette Katusiime Mugisha, alongside the Chief Administrative Officer’s representative, Mr. Hilary Twebaze, who chaired the monitoring meeting. Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Madam Kellen, represented the Office of the RDC.
Updating the team on project milestones, Bushenyi District Engineer Barnabas Mbonimpa Kiiza reported that overall progress currently stands at 9%, with contractors focusing on completing the ground slab.
Chairman Prosper Twebaze join locals for a community dialogue dedicated to improvement of service delivery in Kakanju
The construction works were officially launched on May 29, 2026, and were contracted to the National Enterprises Corporation (NEC)/UPDF Brigade. Representing the contractors, Major Chris Guma reassured leaders that the project remains strictly on schedule despite economic fluctuations.
“We are operating well within our planned schedule," Major Guma affirmed. "However much fuel and building material costs increase in the market, we will not compromise the structural quality or standards of this facility.”
Expressing satisfaction with the site progress, Hon. Katusiime Mugisha praised the engineering team for adhering to design specifications and pledged to advocate for steady project financing at the national level.
“I hail the quality of work being done so far based on the technical reports and visual assessment," Hon. Katusiime stated. "I pledge to personally follow up with the Ministry of Finance to ensure timely releases of the remaining funds so that construction works do not stall.”
Hon. Katusiime further revealed government plans to elevate Health Center IVs into fully-fledged Community Hospitals to deliver services comparable to general district hospitals, adding that when plans mature for Bushenyi District to establish a main District Hospital, it will be sited in Kyabugimbi. Expressing enthusiasm for the development, local leader Hon. Mpabwa noted that he “cannot wait to see this long-cherished dream come true for the community.”
Hon Katusiime Annet-Woman MP Bushenyi speaking at the site meeting for rehabilitation of Kyabugimbi Health Centre IV
Community Barazas and Municipal MDD Competitions
In a related development, the Office of the RDC in partnership with the CAO’s office convened a Community Dialogue (Baraza) on public service delivery at the Kakanju Sub-County headquarters. The ongoing district-wide barazas are designed to strengthen grassroots accountability, address civic grievances, and improve service delivery across local government sectors.
Locals attending community baraza at Kakanju Sub County headquarters
Meanwhile, colorful celebrations filled Bushenyi Town School as primary schools gathered for the Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality Music, Dance, and Drama (MDD) competitions.
The annual co-curricular event attracted at least seven primary schools, including Parental Care Nursery and Primary School Bushenyi, St. Kagwa Primary School, Kyeitembe Model Day and Boarding Primary School, and the host institution, Bushenyi Town School. The municipal competitions were sponsored by the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) / Tooke.
