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A Brutal Genocide in Colonial Africa Finally Gets its Deserved Recognition

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THE GENOCIDE THEY DON’T TALK ABOUT  Between 1904 and 1908, in Namibia, something happened that should shake every African soul awake. The Herero and Nama people stood up against German colonial rule. The response? Extermination. German General Lothar von Trotha issued an order that the Herero people were to be driven into the Omaheke Desert — cut off from water, surrounded, and left to die. Wells were poisoned. Escape routes were blocked. Men. Women. Children. Left to thirst under the burning African sun. By the time it ended, up to 80% of the Herero population and 50% of the Nama population had been wiped out. This was not “conflict.” This was not “clash.” This was not “civilizing mission.” This was genocide. Many historians recognize it as the first genocide of the 20th century, decades before the Holocaust. Let that sink in. Africa was the laboratory. Our land was the testing ground. Our bodies were the experiment. And yet… how many African children are taught this i...
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Highlights on PDM, Microscale Irrigation Scheme And National Oilseed project for Mbale District

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The Production department continues profiling several projects underway on Parish development model (PDM), Irrigation schemes and National Oilseed project (NOSP). These stories are real life exhibitions with farmers' inclusivity across the district. We bring you these farming perspectives and sessionional farming corners of evidenced narratives and assessments from beneficiaries in Bubyangu, Bufumbo and Bungokho-Bumbobi Sub counties.  Government programs are being implemented to benefit suitable farmers most especially those under Parish development model, microscale irrigation schemes and National Oilseed projects (NOSP).  The Chief Administrative Office has the mandate to monitor and evaluate these projects but most importantly ensure that they meet up target objectives and rightful beneficiaries for responsive feedback. This week, several farms and farmers were visited by the District Production and Marketing Office for assessment and pro...
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Training Of YLP And UWEP Beneficiaries In Financial Management FY 2025/2026

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A number of Youths and Women partaking  in Youth livelihood and women entrepreneurship programs in Mbale district trained in financial management underscored by beneficiaries. Over 120 beneficiaries including 10 youth and 13 women groups were approved for more funding from the Ministry of Gender, labour and social development in this financial year. Each group is expected to earn between 2-12 million shillings depending on the timely repayment plans, most beneficiaries prioritize in produce, farming,  charcoal brickets, Boda Boda riding and retail vending. Nekesa Harriet, the Principal community development officer, says most women receiving money, must implement on the enterprises selected to reflect the budgetary recalls. They should use the money given to do the prioritised activities at all levels realising dreams come true. Over 130 million shillings have been realised by the Government for refinancing groups who paid back loans on time and additional groups c...
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EFPA ROLLS OUT CLINIC CALENDAR FOR ELGON REGION

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Elgon Foundation Of Persons With Albinism (EFPA) rolls out clinic outreach program for cancer screening and skincare in nine districts of the Elgon region, this was revealed during the media briefing today at St. Andrews Cathedral hall.  Beyonce and care join hands on supporting the persons with albinism in communities through providing skincare cosmetics, sun classes and sensitisation training to end barriers of stigma among people living with albinism. Executive Director, Nekesa Elizabeth for persons with albinism called out the clinic outreaches and facilities for referrals during this program. She says, Beyonce and care has touched many lives in saving them against skin cancer and impairedments in the region. "Stigma among the persons with albinism is relatively low compared to the previous responses on what the communities perceived in albinism." She said. newsspotlight23.blogspot.com
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Highlights on PDM, Microscale Irrigation Scheme And National Oilseed project for Mbale District

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The Production department continues profiling several projects underway on Parish development model (PDM), Irrigation schemes and National Oilseed project (NOSP). These stories are real life exhibitions with farmers' inclusivity across the district. We bring you these farming perspectives and sessionional farming corners of evidenced narratives and assessments from beneficiaries in Bubyangu, Bufumbo and Bungokho-Bumbobi Sub counties. Government programs are being implemented to benefit suitable farmers most especially those under Parish development model, microscale irrigation schemes and National Oilseed projects (NOSP). The Chief Administrative Office has the mandate to monitor and evaluate these projects but most importantly ensure that they meet up target objectives and rightful beneficiaries for responsive feedback. This week, several farms and farmers were visited by the District Production and Marketing Office for assessment and progress on the various enter...
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Affected Residents Of Bubyangu Sub County have Called for Government's Resettlement Uptake!

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Over 600 households in Bubyangu sub county are living under fear due to proneness to Landslides including Bunalutere village  , Bubyangu upper village  , Mubalagaye village  , wambewo township  , Kikobero village  , bunawozi upper village and Biboto village in Bubyangu parish  . Bunawozi lower village   , kiyanza village  , bukwaga A village of bunawozi parish  . Lukonje village  , bunabigubo upper village in bunabigubo parish. Bubyangu lower village in madenge parish  and Kiyenga village in bukikoso parish respectively "The Office of the Prime Minister registered these victims and promised to give each household 17 million shillings  to acquire some piece of land and relocate there as government finishes up with house construction as programmed in bulambuli and kween." One of the beneficiaries stated. They appeal to Government  to consider  urgent resettlement plan as the affected families conti...
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A Project Worthy 600 Million Shillings Launched At Namawanga Secondary School.

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Over 600 million shillings to aid the construction of a 4 unit modern laboratory, 3 classroom block and 2 five stance VIP pit latrine at Namawanga Secondary school in Lukhonje Sub county, Mbale district. Apparently, the school's population stands at 700 students from S.1 to S.4 including boys and girls all as day scholars. This project was witnessed by the District Resident Commissioner- Bayole Stanley, UPDF Engineering Brigade, Chief Administrative office led by Mutuwa Regina Mabonga, and the school administration led by Headmistress, Napokoli Peossy Cardia. Bayole Stanley, the Resident District Commissioner pledged continuous support from the Government saying the school community should improve the performance so that the enrollment is realised with high turn up. He appreciated the members of parliament in the district upon fostering this development, saying their tenure in office has had a hand in this kind of development. The construction is expected to last ...
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