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Uganda Pentecostal University

Uganda Pentecostal University (UPU) is a private university in Uganda. Location The Uganda Pentecostal University is located in the heart of Kabarole District, Fort Portal City, Uganda. It originated from the Grotius School of Law and Professional Studies, which started in February 2001. UPU is a private institution licensed by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Fort Portal, Kabarole District, in Western Uganda, approximately 320 kilometres (200 mi), by road, west of Kampala, Uganda's capital city. This location is approximately 1 kilometre (0.6 mi), Kasese road at Muchwa Complex. The coordinates of the main campus are:0°39'44.0"N, 30°15'58.0"E (Latitude:0.662222; Longitude:30.266111). Overview The university started operating in 2001 as the Grotius School of Law and Professional Studies, with a campus in Mengo, a neighborhood in Lubaga Division in western Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The school initially operated as part of another university. In 2004, the school was advised by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE) to apply for a separate license. After disagreements between the university and UNCHE were settled in court, the UNHCE licensed the university on 9 August 2005. See also Education in Uganda Fort Portal Western Region, Uganda List of universities in Uganda List of university leaders References External links "UPU Sues Law Development Center" "UPU Wins LDC Case"
Virika Hospital

Holy Family Virika Hospital, commonly referred to as Virika Hospital, is a private, community hospital, in Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Western Uganda. Location The hospital is located in the central business district of the city of Fort Portal, along the Fort Portal–Kasese–Mpondwe Road, in Western Uganda, in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. It lies about 3 kilometres (2 mi), southwest of Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital. This is about 180 kilometres (110 mi), northwest of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. The geographical coordinates of Virika Hospital are: 0°38'16.0"N, 30°16'06.0"E (Latitude:0.637767; Longitude:30.268329). Overview Holy Family Virika Hospital is a private, non-profit, faith-based, community hospital owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal. It is accredited to the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau, and it is administered by the Sisters of the Daughters of Saint Thereza of the Child Jesus, a religious congregation. The hospital serves patients from within Kabarole District and from the neighbouring districts of Kasese, Bundibugyo, Kamwenge, Kyenjojo and Kibaale. The hospital runs the Bishop Magambo Counselor Training Institute, which offers a Master of Arts in Counseling degree, in collaboration with Uganda Martyrs University. The hospital also runs the Virika Hospital School of Nursing. History Founded as a dispensary in 1911, by the White Sisters of our Lady of Africa, Virika Hospital gradually developed from those humble beginnings. In 1962 the hospital was handed over to the Medical Mission Sisters who expanded the facilities and established the Virika School of Nursing. The hospital was handed over to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal in 1975. The diocese entrusted the management of the institution to the religious congregation of the Sisters of the Daughters of Saint Thereza of the Child Jesus. In February 1994, Virika hospital suffered major earthquake damage affecting 95 percent of the buildings. Repairs to the damage lasted from 1995 until 2000. Hospital operations As of December 2019, the hospital's bed capacity was 207. At that time, Holy Family Virika Hospital attended to 21,053 outpatients annually, on average. There were 8,369 inpatient admissions annually, on average, with a bed occupancy ratio of 37 percent. The hospital had 1,840 annual maternal deliveries, on average, with a caesarian section rate of 34.6 percent. In 2019, patient user-fees accounted for approximately 59.1 percent of total hospital annual income, on average. See also List of hospitals in Uganda References External links Website of Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal
Nile International Hospital

Nile International Hospital is one of the biggest hospitals in Uganda and specifically the biggest in the Eastern Region Eastern Region, Uganda. It is located in Jinja City the second largest city next to Kampala in Uganda. Other hospitals in Uganda include Mulago National Referral Hospital, International Hospital Kampala, International Specialized Hospital of Uganda and TMR International Hospital. Other large hospitals in Jinja include the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Al-Shafa Modern Hospital Ltd. and Rippon Medical Center located at Nile Ave, Jinja-Uganda. The hospital provides all the basic medical services and also the basic medical specialties such as gynecology, cardiology, neurology, urology and pediatrics. It also provides to the people of the region basic diagnostic services such as laboratory services, cardiology and radiology services. Other services which you will find include operation theatres, inpatient services, both (ICU) Intensive Care Unit and (NICU) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a physiotherapy and rehabilitation center. The facility is also known to be exceptionally hygienic, although this is expected for a medical facility it is not usually so especially for hospitals in developing countries due to congestion, economic problems, lack of qualified personnel to supervise, manage and maintain public hygiene and sanitation, etc. ICU(Intensive Care Unit) and NICU(Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) This development at Nile International Hospital was so crucial and vital in that these services were brought closer to people in regions such as Jinja, Iganga, Buikwe, Kayunga and other regions in or near Eastern Uganda. The people always had to travel to Kampala in order to receive these services. Location The hospital is located on plots Plots 2-16 of Walukuba in Jinja City of Uganda. History It was officially opened by the President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, on 28 January 2015. Ever since it has been actively participating in the health of the region by providing such services which would otherwise not be found anywhere else in the Eastern Region of Uganda. For this reason many people prior to its opening entirely depended on the hospitals in Kampala(The capital city of Uganda, located in the central region). Medical Departments Neural Surgery Orthopedics Dental and oral health Emergency General surgery Gynecology and obstetrics Internal medicine Nutrition & Dietetics Cardiology Urology Laboratory Ophthalmology Pediatrics Radiology Physiotherapy Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Diagnostic Departments Laboratory Hematology Parasitology Biochemistry Immunology Micro-biology Pathology Radiology CT Scan 3D Ultrasound Scan X-ray C-Arm x-ray Cardiology ECG(Electrocardiography) Echocardiography Holter monitoring See also Nakasero Hospital Paragon Hospital List of hospitals in Uganda Case Medical Centre References External links Nile International Hospital
Busoga University

Busoga University (BU), is a private university in Uganda, affiliated with Central Busoga Diocese of the Church of Uganda. Location The main campus of Busoga University is located in the town of Iganga, approximately 41 kilometres (25 mi), by road, northeast of the city of Jinja, on the highway between Jinja and Tororo. The coordinates of Busoga University Campus are:0°35'29.0"N, 33°27'32.0"E (Latitude:0.591389; Longitude:33.458889). Other campuses As of January 2015, in addition to the Main Campus, Busoga University maintains several other campuses, including the following: Jinja Campus - Jinja Kamuli Campus - Buwaiswa, Kamuli District Downtown Campus - Downtown Iganga Bugiri Campus - Bugiri Kaliro Campus - Kaliro Pallisa Campus -Pallisa Bugembe Campus - Bugembe - “Bishop Hannington School of Divinity and Theology (BHSDT)’’, a constituent School of Busoga University. History Busoga University was founded in 1999, following the issuance of a tertiary institutional license by the Ministry of Education and Sports. The university is a non-profit organization. On 23 February 1993, Busoga College Mwiri’s Board of Governors passed a resolution to establish a university on the same hill and requested Busoga Diocesan Council and the House of Bishops to become the foundation body of the anticipated university. On 19 November 1994, a University Formation Task Force (UFTF) was appointed "to map out the process of establishing BU" and on 21 April 1995, it presented its report to the Bishop. On 6 May 1995, the Bishop inaugurated BU in the presence of His Royal Highness the Kyabazinga of Busoga, Henry Wako Muloki. Soon after, Busoga Diocese surrendered its Iganga land and buildings of Bishop Hannington Theological College to BU, and on 30 July, BU received its interim license. On 12 February 1999, BU opened its gates to students. In 2017, its provisional license was revoked by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education, but it was given permission to reapply after two years. Affiliations Busoga University has academic linkages with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States and the University College Northampton, in Northampton, UK. Academics The university offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate and post-graduate courses in the following disciplines: See also Education in Uganda List of universities in Uganda References External links Busoga University Homepage About Busoga University
St Paul's Cathedral, Kako

St Paul's Cathedral, Kako is a cathedral of the Church of Uganda (Anglican ) in Masaka, Central Region of Uganda. It is the seat of the Diocese of West Buganda, which was erected in 1960. Location The cathedral is located on Kako Hill, approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) by northeast of Masaka City the regional business capital. The coordinates of St Paul's Cathedral Kako are: 0°16'45.5"S, 31°48'16.6"E (Latitude: -0.279317; Longitude: 31.804624). History Prior to 1960, the Anglican churches in the Masaka region were administered as part of the vast Namirembe Diocese. During this period, Kako served as a prominent mission station and a center for evangelism and education in the region. In 1960, the Diocese of West Buganda was inaugurated, carved out of the Namirembe Diocese to better serve the growing congregation in western Buganda. Upon this inauguration, St Paul's Church at Kako was elevated to the status of a cathedral and became the diocesan headquarters. The first bishop to be seated at the cathedral was the Rt. Rev. Festo Lutaya (1960–1965). Over the decades, the cathedral has hosted numerous high-profile ecclesiastical events, including the consecration and enthronement of successive bishops. List of Bishops The following bishops have served the Diocese of West Buganda with St Paul's Kako as their seat: 1960–1965: Festo Lutaya (First Bishop) 1965–1985: Stephen Tomusange 1985–2001: Christopher Senyonjo 2001–2011: Samuel Keefa Kamya 2011–2015: Godfrey Makumbi (Died in office) 2016–2024: Henry Katumba Tamale 2025–Present: Gaster Nsereko Notable events In 2025, the cathedral hosted the consecration service of the Rt. Rev. Gaster Nsereko as the 7th Bishop of West Buganda, succeeding Bishop Henry Katumba Tamale. See also Namirembe Cathedral Church of Uganda Masaka District References
Kakyeka Stadium

Kakyeka Stadium is the stadium located in Mbarara in Western Region, Uganda. The Stadium is in the West side of the main city and it has a capacity of 1,500 people. In 2016, the government of Uganda had a plan to improve all stadia in every region and a new Kakyeka was to be constructed on another big piece of land in Mbarara. In 2020, the Ministry of Sports gave out 10 million shillings to the Municipal council to redevelop it, but later on the Turkish investors pulled out of the interest. In 2018, Mbarara City FC was banished by FUFA licensing committee to play in The Uganda Premier League over the failure to meet the standards at which Kakyeka Stadium was meant for the team to use as their home ground to host in the league This also caused bitter rows between football lovers and the administration of Mbarara District due to use of it to host crusades and other events without maintaining the standards. The stadium is also known for hosting annual celebrations for 100.2 Fm Radio West in Mbarara, dubbed Ekinihiro Kya Radio West. See also List of African stadiums by capacity List of stadiums in Africa References