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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
In Bushenyi—
Willis Bashaasha has won one of the most heated race to become the head of laity west Ankole diocese. This is according to results released by chancellor of the diocese Marvin Baryaruha.
The results were released at 8:30pm today evening. The race was highly competitive between four men.
Benon Karyaija a former Mitooma district from Kashenshero archdeconary became second whereas Daud Bukomooko came third and Dr. Micheal Kansiime from Kyaizooba archdeconary came last.
Mr. Willis Bashaasha will replace Prof.Emmanuel Karooro who has retired.
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BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE
IN BUSHENYI—
The Bishop of West Ankole diocese Rit Rev. Johnson Twinomujuni has presented a letter to synod by Sheema Christians requesting for its own diocese.
The letter which was brought to the diocesan Bishop yesterday by a team of Sheema top leaders. Sam Kahindi confirmed to www.mknewslink.com managing editor today morning that they delivered the letter yesterday.
Twenty minutes ago, Bishop Johnson presented the letter to the ongoing synod and asked members to discuss it.
Currently members are discussing the Bishop’s speech which contains the Sheema letter to succeed from west Ankole diocese.
Sheema’s need for a diocese started in 2014 during Bishop Katoneene’s tenure and fought vigorously with him[Bishop] and even banned him from visiting the majority churches in Sheema district.
www.mknewslink.com your beloved news website will bring you details shortly on the decision taken by the synod on sheema’s diocese
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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
In Bushenyi—
Bishop of West Ankole diocese;Rt.Rev.Johnson Twinomujuni has refuted allegations that he favours one of four people contesting for position of head of laity.
In his speech to the synod at Bweranyangi cathedral 20 minutes ago bishop Twinomujuni said he has not fronted any person in the race. However, he says he believes a committed Christian who has only one wife and good reputation is fit for the job.
The bishop highlighted some achievements registered in ten months he has spent in office; including paying 80% of one billion shillings debt and construction of the Dean’s house at Bwerenyangi among others.
The synod meeting now in progress at Bweranyangi cathedral is this afternoon scheduled to elect the head of laity from four people who are eying the significant post.
The four contestants for the post of head of laity include; Benon Karyeija, Willis Bashasha, Daudi Bukomooko and Dr.Micheal Kansiime.
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By www.mkewslink.com reporter
The Ministry of Finance has directed the Local Government ministry to sack 61 district chief administrative officers (CAOs) and municipal council Town Clerks for failing to submit accountability for budget funds as required by the law.
The directive was issued by the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Mr Keith Muhakanizi, in a March 16 letter.
The directive is addressed to the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Local Government, Mr Ben Kumumanya.
Among the affected districts are Arua, Masindi, Gulu, Jinja and Iganga and several municipalities.
Mr Muhakanizi ordered immediate replacement of the accused accounting officers with competent personnel for the financial year 2018/2019.
He refers to his earlier letter on January 23, 2018 asking Mr Kumumanya to take administrative or disciplinary action against the accused accounting officers for failing to submit Budget Performance reports for the first and second quarter of the 2017/18 financial year to Ministry of Finance.
List of affected officers:
Mitooma -Bernard Ojwang (CAO)
Masindi- Mun Council Leonard Tumusiime (Town clerk)
Rukungiri Mun Council Lillian Kobusingye(Town clerk)
Kisoro Mun Council- Peter Masiko (Town clerk)
Isingiro Donath Eswilu(CAO)
Fort Portal Mun Council Deo Ndimo(Town clerk)
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By www.mknewslink.com reporter
In Rukungiri—

The opposition Forum for Democratic Change in Rukungiri district is still celebrating the court ruling that yesterday threw out of parliament the NRM’s Win Masiko and ordered for fresh election.
Court of Appeal yesterday threw out of parliament Winnie Komuhangi Matsiko and invalidated her election as the Rukungiri Woman MP.
NRM’s Win Masiko

Justices including Deputy Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny- Dolo and Paul Mugamba yesterday ruled in favour of Matsiko’s political rival, FDC’s Betty Bamukwasa Muzanira.
Muzanira filed a petition challenging Masiko’s election and seeking a vote recount after losing the February 2016 elections. The Electoral Commission was also dragged to court in regards to the irregularities.
At the heart of the petition were results from three sub-counties of Nyakishenyi, Nyarushanje, and Nyakagyeme.
In March 2016, the Rukungiri Chief Magistrate’s Court dismissed Muzanira’s application with costs, forcing her to petition Court .of Appeal.
According to results announced by the district registrar; Pius Ahimbisibwe, Matsiko polled 58,994 while Muzanira got 54,966. Muzanira, however, accused the Electoral Commission of committing errors during the announcement of the results and in the declaration forms.
The MP Rukungiri municipality;Hon.Rolland Kaginda who also doubles as the deputy opposition whip in Parliament says that there is need to celebrate because the by-election is an inevitable win for the party.

He adds that this is the right time to wipe out all fake leaders who committed treason by endorsing the age limit removal. He urged all voters in Rukungiri district to take this advantage to show the whole country that they were not in favour of scrapping Article 102(b) from the constitution of Uganda.
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By Sylvia Kugonza
In Kabarole—-
The Uganda Communications Commission –UCC has denied being under influence when taking decisions. Criticism of UCC’s methods of work featured prominently at the 6th edition of the Communication Consumer Parliament in Fort Portal.

Evans Bagamuhunda, the Executive Director Centre for Citizens Communications and Justice questioned the credibility and independence of UCC. Bagamuhunda said that in some cases, UCC has taken sides especially where the government is involved. He explained that UCC’s decisions could be under influence from the government officials or even the President.

However, Fred Otunnu; the acting UCC Executive Director said that their work is independent and they do not do any decisions for the government. He explained that they are operating within the law.

He also added that before any action is taken after receiving a complaint, it carries out investigations and such are addressed.

The communication consumer parliament was part of the activities to mark 20 years of existence of the regulatory body. The parliament is an interaction between consumers and service providers of communication services and products with an aim of developing the communications sector.
UCC was also accused of not doing much to rein on radio stations that advertise content related to advertising and promoting witchcraft.

They cited radio stations in Fort Portal that are doing such advertising.
However, Otunnu said that they will collect recordings of the past two months and action will be taken against the radio stations.
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Participants of the communication consumer parliament