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BY WILBER MUHWEZI-KASIBANTE

IN IBANDA—

Ibanda University situated in Ibanda Municipality has held its 1^st graduation Nov. 24, 2017 after 4 years in service. 416 Students graduated with certificates, Diplomas and Degrees in different courses.

Directors of Ibanda University.

At the same graduation held at the University campus, the chancellor and vice chancellor were also installed. Prof.Venansious Baryamureeba  and  Prof. Emmanuel Karooro  respectively.

In his median speech, Prof. Karooro pledged to nurture the University into a bigger and International Institution based on a strong academic foundation.

He promised to follow strict guide lines that are set by national council for higher education, a body that governs Universities and higher institutions.

He added that he will preside over the University that excels in academic as well as  in morals values in sense that Ibanda university graduates will not be corrupt but instead fight corruption. This means that they will be morally up right.

Prof. Karooro also noted that he will support staff Academic development where by lecturers and staff will attain higher qualifications and then perform best.

Prof. Baryamureba the newly installed chancellor, told parents, graduands and invited guests that he will work hard with his experience to make Ibanda University one of the best universities in Africa.

He warned the grandaunts to have positive attitudes and networks that will help them acquired good jobs and as well further their education.

Dr. Bishop George Tibesigwa vice chancellor valley university, praying for prof. karooro as he prepared to be installed vice chancellor Ibanda university.

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Members of university council

Chancellor Prof. Baryamureeba handing over prizes to graduands who acquired first class degrees.

some of the invited guests.

Traditional dancer Rutaaba with his group doing their thing.

Some of degree graduands.

Diploma in education graduands  receiving their awards.

By Elly Katahinga

In Ntungamo–

Following the death of of Ruhaama county MP Beijukye William Zinkuratiire early this month, the Electoral commission has issued a roadmap for a by- election of a new MP  and local government councils.

According to the program released by Electoral commission chairman Justice Simon Byabakama yesterday, the electoral process will start on Monday 27^thto 1^st Dec with updating of registers at parish level.

December 11th-20^{th, there} will be display of the register in Ruhaama county

December 11^th-13th: Interested people will be nominated at Ntungamo district Electoral Commission headquarters

December 1st: There will be joint meeting for all contestants at the NRM headquarters Ntungamo

There will be campaigns for special interest groups from Dec 15^th -5^th January 2018 and for MP seat will start 15^th to 09^th Jan 2018.

Polling day for;

1. Special interest group will be on 9^thJanuary 2018
2. Direct elected MP and councilors will be on 11^thJanuary 2018

Addressing the media today, the Ntungamo district EC Returning officer Robert Beine noted that they will start next week with demarcating of electoral areas in the newly created sub counties and town councils.

Beine revealed that Ruhaama County has 242,000 people in 9 sub counties and 3 town councils, 50 parishes, 386 villages, 199 polling stations and 115,938 voters by 30^th October 2017.

Meanwhile the NRM has also released its roadmap starting from 24^th-27th with picking of nomination forms for MPs and other posts of Chairman LCIII, Councilors and special interest groups which are vacant after creation of some administrative Units in Ruhaama County.

Addressing reporters at the party electoral commission headquarters plot 13 Kyadondo, Kampala on Thursday, Tanga Odoi, the NRM electoral commission chairperson issued minimum requirements for all aspirants.
November 27th-6^th: There will be an update of the register in Ruhaama county

November 29^th-30th: Interested people will return the forms to the NRM Electoral Commission headquarters

December 1st: There will be joint meeting for all contestants at the NRM headquarters Ntungamo

December 1^st-06^th: There will be campaigns

December 08: Polling day for NRM flag bearers.

Over 20 people have shown interest to contest on NRM tick to replace the fallen MP Zinkuratiire including Francis Twesigye the former Ntungamo District Health educator, Tom Rwomushana the former Chairman LCIII Ruhaama and Eng Jackson Mubangizi Kabeikire among others.

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By Deus Turuhukire

In Bushenyi—-

Police in Bushenyi is investigating circumstances under which unknown people broke into Pride Micro finance Bank last night and took off with one set of computers.

The regional Police commander for Greater Bushenyi Eddie Sserunjogi confirmed the incident and revealed to www.mknewslink.com reporter that so far two suspects are in police custody helping police in their investigations.

According to the no money was stolen from the bank. Efforts by www.mknews.com reporter to talk to the manager Pride micro finance Bank were futile as his mobile phone was switched off.

Mr Sserunjogi appealed to the public during this festival season to be vigilant in order to guard their property against thieves.

He warned travelers to avoid carrying large sums of money during their travels but to mobile money service instead.

He further urged public to ensure that there is enough light in their homes during the night in a bid to prevent prospectus thieves during Christmas season.

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By www.mknewslink.com reporters

In Kampala—-

Dr.Kizza Besigye, the former presidential candidate has made a grand entry into the FDC delegates’ conference at Namboole stadium.

Dressed in a dark blue suit and a striped tie, Besigye arrived at 11.03 am to the sounds of a brass band and cheers.

His arrival brought proceedings to a standstill and provided further evidence that while he may no longer be party president; he still hovers above the party.

Besigye stepped down as FDC president on the back of a dismal performance in 2011 general elections.

He sat next to Joyce Ssebugwawo, the Rubaga division mayor and FDC deputy president.

FDC is meeting to elect a party president and the main contest is between Maj Gen Mugisha Muntu, the incumbent and Patrick Oboi Amuriat, a former MP. Besigye has not publicly declared any support for any although it is widely believed that he is backing Amuriat.

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By Barak Tukashaba

In Rukungiri—
The Rukungiri district chair person Mr. Andrewson Katebire has
attributed poor extension of service delivery especially on
agriculture inputs to parish chiefs, sub county chiefs and agriculture extension workers at the sub -county headquarters who fail to conduct their responsibilities.

The Rukungiri district chair person made these remark yesterday
during the workshop for parish chiefs, sub county chiefs
and agriculture extension workers held at the district council hall.

Katebire decried that most of the extension workers are dormant at their
work places whereas some are always drunk and absent from duty.

“Most of you don’t mind about your duties you are always drunk and
absent from duty yet at the end of the month you need to
be paid salaries”. He said

The district chair person warned them that as the district leaders
they are working jointly to monitor them and that once one is caught
they will be punished accordingly.

However for them they blame the district authorities that they are not
protected at their work places, parish chiefs don’t have offices and they are not facilitated to monitor government programs.

Dan Ndyamureba; the Rukungiri district personnel and Ivan
Tumwebaze the district human resource while facilitating at the workshop asked the participants to always avoid alcoholism and absenteeism on duty.

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BY WILBER MUHWEZI-KASIBANTE

IN BUSHENYI—

The Igara East parliamentary candidate Mr. Benards Kananura Bahemuka told his supporters last evening at Rwemiyonga play ground in Bumbaire sub-county Bushenyi district that he will emerge a winner in the ongoing by-election.

Kananura urged his supporters who turned up for his rally to vote for him and then receive a member of parliament born from Rwemiyonga.

He was nominated yesterday afternoon at Bushenyi district council hall and conducted a drive with over 100 vehicles and 150 boda boda motorcycles.

The drive started from Bushenyi town to Nyakabirizi, Katikamwe, Kyabugimbi town and then Nyakabanga village.

The drive continued to Kibona then to Rutooma in Rwentuha town council and after to Rwentuha town to Kyeizooba sub-county headquarters Buyanja then ended at Rwemiyonga play ground.

Mr. Kananura’s supporters dancing in Kitwe town in Rwentuha town council

Others in the race include; Micheal Mawanda Maranga, Christine Bekunika, Armstrong David, Benjamin Katana and Andrew Martial.

Igara East parliamentary seat fell vacant after Micheal Mawanda successful petitioned court of peal and won the case.

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Mr. Kananura’s convoy after nomination yesterday

Kananura’s supporters carrying his campaign posters.

boda cyclist master enjoying the drive