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By Wilber Muhwezi-Kasibante

In Bushenyi—

Arinda Gordon Cowboy, Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality member of parliament has described his fallen driver as a very hard working and friendly person who respected him and his job.

The late Mugizi Edson Idd was buried today Aug. 15, 2017 at his home in Bunyarigyi ward centeral division Bushenyi district. He died on Sunday at Mulago national referral hospital due to liver related problem.

MP Coy boy’s Driver, Idd Mugizi who buried today

MP Coy Boy told mourners that he last saw his late driver Idd Mugizi on July 15, 2017, when he dropped him at Entebbe international Airport on his way to Netherlands for a one month trip. He noted that today marks one month since they talked to him.

The Member of Parliament who broke down while beginning his speech, describe his driver as his brother, very close friend. “Idd was not only my driver but my political advisor, friend and brother” MP Cow boy lamented.

He added that all the MPs don’t stay with their drivers at their homes of residence but for him, he has been staying with Idd because he was extremely well behaved and treated him as his brother.

“We ate together whatever I preferred to eat and I tried my level best to meet all his treatment costs. Doctor Kiwanuka that treats my father is the one that has been treating him. However, I believe his time had come” He added.

FR.Robert Kakuru of Kitabi parish who led prayers

Idd, died at 42 years of age and left seven children and a widow. Prayers were led by Fr. Robert Kakaru of kitabi parish who warned women against using a lot of lipstick and artificial hair and all sorts of un Godly beautifications.

The burial was attended by many political leaders who included Mayor Jackson Kamugasha, District chairman Jafari Basajabalaba, FDC’s Paul Kahiigi, Odo Tayebwa, Pison Mugizi and Federica Nshemerirwe among others.

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By Elly Karenzi

In Ibanda—

Over 350 students of Kagongo Senior secondary school in Kagongo division, Ibanda municipal have been sent home following a strike that left school property destroyed and the school business paralyzed.

The boarding students started a strike on Sunday night Aug. 13, 2017 that left some window glasses  and doors completely destroyed.

According to eye witnesses, by the time police arrived from Rwengiri police post,  some students had run away and climbed the hills  near the school to hide.

The students told www.mknewslink.com reporter in Ibanda that they have been eating poor meals, some teachers have been harassing  female students while others had engaged some in love relationships.

They still complained that some of the food stuffs such as rice, beans, groundnuts and maize flower have been openly sold on  black market by the cooks especially at Rome trading center and in Bwera villages in Kitagwenda county in Kamwenge district.

The students blamed the head master over the rice which was donated by the Minister for Karamoja affairs and MP for Ibanda south, Mr.  John Byabagambi which had been sold off by cooks and the school management failed to probe into the matter.

The head master, Mr. Leonadius Natukunda   admitted that the students had raised their problems, but management was in plans to solve them. He explained that some problems raised were guanine  while others are mere allegations.

The District Police Commander, Mr.  Danis Ochama  ordered the school to close down  immediately until further notice.

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BY VANANSIO KAKOGOSO

IN KABALE—

Leaders in Ndorwa west Kabale district have endorsed the removal of age
limit from Uganda’s constitution.

The leaders endorsed the proposal yesterday during the consultative meeting
that was organized by State Minister of Finance for Planning who is also
the area Member of Parliament Hon David Bahati at Kirigime guest house in
Kabale Municipality.

The meeting was attended by all district and sub county councilors, sub
county chairpersons, Resident district commissioners, operation wealth
creation officials, national resistance movement leaders from at sub county
levels among others.

It all started when the Deputy resident district commissioner Kabale Denis
Nzeirwe demanded that Article 102 (b) of the constitution be amended to
lift the 75-year age limit to allow President Yoweri Museveni stand in 2021
since he is still energetic.

He said that those people against the amendment are from opposition
political parties, who have failed to oust Museveni from power.

Nzeirwe was backed by Christmas Turyomurugyendo the Kitumba sub county
youth chairperson. He said that the law infringes on people’s rights with
capacity to lead the country. He also said that parliament should reinstate
term limits and scrap off age limit.

The Katuna town council councilor representing elderly Eric Mbarara also
supported the proposal saying that its gives chance to brilliant old men to
serve their country.

The kitumba sub county deputy speaker Aman Aribabariho said that age limit
should scrapped off since to allow equal participation in politics.

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