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BY WILBER MUHWEZI

IN BUSHENYI—

The minister of state for local government Jenifer Naminyango yesterday revealed that the censure process of Mitooma district chairman Benon Karyaija is on course.

She noted a tribunal composed of five members headed by a judge was put in place and is about to commence work.

“As a ministry, We have already instituted a tribunal to look into issues raised by the councilors and anytime it will commence work” Minister Naminyango told www.mknewslink.com editor.

Benon Karyaija- mitooma district chairman ready to face tribunal

She made this revelation yesterday at Kyamuhunga sub-county headquarters during the official launch of Kyamuhunga town council in Bushenyi district.

At the end of Sept. 2016, eighteen Mitooma district councilors out of 26 signed a petition to censure their earlier very popular district chairmen over many issues that include corruption, causing financial loss among others.

She noted that tribunal will sit in Mitooma and evaluate the issues raised by councilors and if found valid, the district chairman would be censured.

On the other hand Chairman Karyaija told listeners of Hunter fm radio recently that he is innocent and was sure that he would not be implicated by the tribunal.

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BY VANANSIO KAKOGOSO

IN KABALE

President Yoweri Museveni yesterday officially commissioned Kabale
University as public university and installed Prof. George Mondo
Kagonyera as its first Chancellor.
Kabale University became public university effective 1st July this
year by Statutory Instrument No. 31, in accordance with the
Universities & Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2006.
Prof. Kagonyera who is also former chancellor of Makerere University
was appointed in April this year, on recommendation of university
council and he will serve for four years.
During the installation, President Museveni described Kagonyera as a
man who has accomplished all tasks assigned to him.
President Museveni said the strategic location of the university will
serve the Pan-African vision of the government.  He also warned the
university from starting courses that will only produce graduates to
increase the number of unemployed youths on the streets.

Shortly after installation, Prof Kagonyera instituted the congregation
at the first graduation ceremony of 2120 graduands since Kabale
University became public university and 10th graduation since it
started.
In his speech, Kagonyera demanded the amendment of the law that allows
installation of chancellor to have chancellors perform duties in
university management. He also demanded government to increase
infrastructural development at the university.

The graduation was attended by Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Dr.
Ruhakana Rugunda, Minster for higher education Hon John Chrysestom
Muyingo, and Minster for Labor Hon Herbert Kabafunzaki among other
dignitaries.