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BY VANANSIO KAKOGOSO
IN KABALE—
The Kabale chief magistrate court has adjourned the hearing of the case in
which opposition politician Rtd. Col. Dr Kizza Besigye and five others
are accused of inciting violence till next month.
Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye is accused with the Kampala Lord Mayor Elias
Lukwago, Member of Parliament Kawempe Division South Mubaraka
Munyagwa, FDC secretary for mobilization Ms Igrid Turinawe, Rukungiri
municipality MP Roland Mugume Kaginda and Democratic Party’s Imam
Makumbi.
The opposition leaders are facing charges of inciting the public on
14th July 2012 at Kabale stadium where four policemen were injured and
four police cars vandalized by their stone pelting supporters.
All the six people today morning appeared in court and the state
presented its second witness Detective Assistant Superintendent of
Police Isaac Mugisha the Rwizi regional officer in charge of police
standards unit who was working in Kabale in the same position he said
that the six incited the public at the rally by asking them to rally
against the police.
The state had earlier on presented the then Kigezi regional Officer in
charge of the criminal investigations and intelligence department
Gumisiriza Kalinkiza. Court was first adjourned for 30 minutes to
enable both sides make consultations.
The defense counsel Justus Muhangi of Muhangi and partners told court
that his clients were concerned over the habit of the state failing to
always produce the witnesses in court hence prolonging the course of
Justice.
He also asked court to order the state to produce all the
other three remaining witness to ensure that the matter is disposed
off.
Judith Nyamwiza, the state prosecutor, told court that of the five
witnesses they have for this case, only two had testified.
Kabale chief Magistrate Moses Ntende who presided over court said that
since the matter has been before court for a long period of time,
there is need for the state to present all the witness on the next
hearing set for 8th August this year. He also extended the bail for
the defendants.
Shortly after court, Dr. Besigye told the press and his supporters
that the case has been kept pending in an effort to harass the
opposition leaders, yet they spend a lot of money.

BY WILBER MUHWEZI AND CYNTHIA ARINDA

IN BUSHENYI–

The first half ended in a goal less draw but when the second half kicked off KYAPS scored 2 consecutive goals which weakened Bfm radio players but were later rejuvenated when the referee awarded them a penalty.

In general analysis of the game, KYAPS was a strong side because it dominated the game from the beginning to the end.

The general manager KYAPS Sharon Nahabwe told www.mknewslink.com news website that the match was one way of mobilizing and entertaining its customers and as well a marketing tool to bring more customers to their bank.

The general manager added that they have another match between KYAPS and Muhame financial services based in Kabwohe Sheema district soon.

The chairman board of governors Bfm, Jonas Tumwiine said they lost the match not because they were weak but their players stabilized at the end of the match but promised that next time they will play better.

He hailed Bfm listeners who came to witness the matched and thanked those who listened the match live on radio.

On the other hand he promised that the BFM radio station will continue to give quality programs, news and other services to its listeners programs.

BY VINCENT MUGISHA
IN KAGADI———

Police in Kagadi district is hunting for a man identified as Henry sseremba after disappearing with over 60 million shillings for 200 people in Kagadi district.
Mr. Henry is believed to have started a microfinance group in the district called capital micro financial services where residents saved their money.
Friday over 70 clients stormed the offices to inquire about their loans and their money since it has been locked for two days after applying for loans they expected in two weeks time.
Six cashiers who were at the office to rushed to police for fear of being lynched by angry residents.
Ms. Mary Nyakaisiki and Mr. Alinaitwe Muhereza one of the cashiers at the institution told mknewslink that they extracted 10% of the applied loan applied from clients which they would send to their boss in kampala through mobile money.
Mr. Vincent Ssesang the Land lord to Mr. Henry said he promised to send money on his bank account in the last 14days but has since failed to deposit it.
Kagadi district acting police commander Joseph Ayesiga saidt investigations are ongoing as he is to coordinate with other security operatives in the country so that Mr. Henry is arrested.
Six workers of the microfinance Efforts to reach Henry sseremba the executive director Capital micro finance services were futile as he could not pick our repeated calls
Six workers have been arrested at Kagadi police station as investigations to help investigations

BY ELLY KARENZI
IN IBANDA——-

Ibanda archdeaconry poised to attain its own diocese named North West Ankole is arranging a mass wedding ceremony at St. Paul Anglican church to enable all married couples tie knots.
Bishop Sheldon Mwesigwa of Ankole diocese will preside over the ceremony with help of Can.Rev.Yoram Atwine and 19 couples who are not married officially have been advised to register so that church announcements commences to the Christians before July 30th 2016.
The number of couples who intend to participate at St. Paul church of Uganda is expected to rise over 30 couples.
However Can. Rev. George Katungi expressed concern over the increasing road carnage which has claimed many lives a long Masaka-Kampala high way due to over speeding and reckless of drivers and called upon the government to use its arm to punish such reckless drivers.

BY MWEBEMBEZI FRED 

IN FORT PORTAL….

Kabarole district leaders have intensified efforts to influence the formation of the new Bunyangabu district as this will open job opportunities for many people in Toro region.w

www.mknewslink.com understands that councilors are engaging stake holders to ensure smooth running of the new district once it is curved out of Kabarole of which they expect to bring services closer to the ordnary people of Bunyangabo.

During the hand over of the outgoing Kabarole Chief Administrative officer that took place at the district headquarters, local leaders led by Richard Rwabuhinga the Kabarole district chairperson urged that the creation of Bunyangabu district would mean better services delivered to the public.

Last year, Parliament approved the creation of new administrative units including districts, municipalities, town councils and town boards.

The districts created include: Kagadi, Kakumiro, Omoro and Rubanda which became operational effective July 1, 2016; Namisindwa, Pakwach, Butebo, Rukiga, Kyotera and Bunyangabu – to commence operations on July 1, 2017.