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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

In Bushenyi–

Youth in Bumbaire sub-county, Bushenyi district have been warned to avoid drug abuse, alcoholism, betting and all avenues that lead them to contract HIV/AIDS if they are to benefit their country in future.

The warning was yesterday Tuesday Jan.02, 2018 sounded by Mrs.Annet Mugisha while presiding over the launch of Bumbaire Youth Development Association Bumbaire sub-county headquarters.

Annet Mugisha who is the wife to Eng.Silver Mugisha;the Managing Director National Water & sewerage corporation decried the rampant habit of betting among youth which might be source of poverty and crimes in community.

The youth who looked optimistic commended Mrs.Annet Mugisha and her husband; Eng. Mugisha for supporting youth programs in the district.

The Association which started two years back with 40 members, benefited from Ug.sh.3, 000,000 donated by Eng.Silver Mugisha in a measure to increase income among youth.

The youth used the money to buy 19 goats which were shared by 19 members.

The association’s main objective is to eradicate poverty among youth by starting up income generating projects.

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 By Sylvia Kugonza

In Kabarole–

The woman Mp for Kabarole district Sylvia Rwabwogo and Fort portal Mp Alex Ruhunda have disclosed they have no regrets for opposing the amendment of article 102B of the 1995 constitution of Uganda.

MP Sylivia Rwabwogo

On 20^th December 2017 Mps passed the constitution (amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2017 dropping the 75 year upper age limit for presidential candidates and extending the term of parliament to seven years.

317 Mps voted in favor, 97 rejected and 2 MPs abstained.

Speaking to our reporter Alex Ruhunda said that the decision he made was for the will of people of Fort portal municipality.

He added that incase the NRM summons him he is to produce the evidence before the NRM on what the people decided.

Sylvia Rwabwogo disclosed that politics is the world of choice and people must e ready to defend their choices as they carry on and well knowing that she belongs to NRM.

Rwabwogo added that she was being honest and objective during her decision making not to support the age limit removal.

She explained that she does not regret because she represented exactly what people told her during consultative meetings. She adds that she will not be disturbed in her course of work because in a country where offices are utilized professionally thus she cannot sell her soul to make the work easier and yet she was entrusted and faced with a decision which she had made.

Rwabwogo further put it clear that she not ready to go to court with other Mps because her role is in parliament.

Yesterday 2^nd 2018 president Yoweri Kaguta Museven signed on the controversial Age Bill into an Act.

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By Vanansio Kakogoso

In Kabale–

Some National Resistance Movement (NRM) legislators form Kigezi region who voted against the age limit bill, have vowed not to appear before party’s disciplinary committee.

Last week the NRM Caucus Spokesperson Solomon Sirwanyi said that
party was to summon lawmakers who went against the party position rejecting the Constitutional Amendment Bill to the disciplinary committee for spreading falsehoods and being traitors.

At least 22 of the 92 legislators who voted against the amendment belong to the ruling NRM party. The Constitutional Amendment Bill, which was yesterday  assented by president Museveni  will allow leaders to contest the presidency beyond the age of 75. The bill also reintroduced term limits and extended term of legislators to 7 years.

They include among others are Sam Lyomoki, Hellen Kahunde, Connie Nakayenze Galiwango, Norah Bigirwa, Anthony Ssemuli, Suzan Amero, Loy Katali, Monica Amoding, Sylvia Rwabogo and Henry Maurice Kibalya, Theodore Sekikubo, James Nigirimana Kaberuka, Denis Sabiti, Bernabas Tinkasimiire.

The Rubanda west legislator Hon Denis Sabiti says that he will not appear before the disciplinary committee because he represented the views of his constituents.

The Kinkizi West MP Hon James Nigirimana Kaberuka says that the bill was initiated by the Igara west legislator;Mr. Raphael Magyezi and President Yoweri Museveni and being private member’s Bill it was his right to oppose it or not.
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 By Elly Katahinga

In Ntungamo–

As we ushered in the New Year, Ugandans have been called upon to promoted unity and political tolerance if the country is to attain it’s vision of economic and social transformation.

Speaking to the media yesterday morning of January 2, 2018, the Kajara county MP Hon. Michael Timuzigu Kamugisha noted that bickering within political arena and in families will not lead Uganda to take off stage.

Now Hon. Timuzigu is beseeching all political leaders to cooperate and work for the electorate regardless of their religion and political affiliations.

He also tasked NRM members to embrace the cohesion of the party and make sure they prepare early enough for the LC’s elections in this year.

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