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By Vanansio Kakogoso
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In Kisoro
Police in Kisoro district has arrested a 26 years old, Jackline Mahirwe a resident of Butuga village Rwingi parish Nyakabande sub-county for allegedly murdering her child and burying the body in garden of beans.
It’s alleged that on 12th May 2018 at around 9; 00pm, Mahirwe connived with one Mathieu Sebahire her lover and killed a new born baby and buried the body in the garden of beans.
Mahirwe is married to Abel Mucunguzi and they have three kids but when Mucunguzi went to Buganda to work, Mahirwe fell in love with Sebahire , in the process she became pregnant and produced a baby on Saturday
Mahirwe decided to hand over the baby to the father Sebahire in fear of the first husband and Sebahire also decided to kill the baby and burry it in the garden
The Kigezi region police Spokesperson Elly Maate confirmed the news and said that the body was recovered and taken to Kisoro hospital for postmortem
He also noted that police are hunting for Sebahire who is on run as investigations into the matter continue.

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By Elly Nyesiga
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In Mbarara
The 2nd Division Court-martial sitting in Makenke Mbarara has today sentenced a 42 year old UPDF officer to 7 years in prison over manslaughter.
The court which was presided over by the 2nd Division Court martial chairman Col. Geoffrey Mujuni Rwamunyonyore sentenced Sgt. Juma Abubakari to seven years imprisonment for manslaughter of a fellow officer.
Court heard that on 28th November 2017 while at kidedeya range ground, Sgt. Abubakari with PK submachine gun shot and caused death of Private Nelson Kiiza whom they were together at the shooting range ground.
While reading the judgment, Col. Mujuni said that the convict pleaded guilty and the court convicted him on his own plea of guilty and the considered the prayers of both prosecution and the defense council’s mitigation factors and came up with a seven years term of sentence which he has a right to appeal to a higher court with 14 days.

Meanwhile, the public relations officer 2nd Division Army barracks Lt. Geoffrey Sande to www.mknewslink.com that this shows that there is no one above the law whether you are an officer therefore others should learn from this.

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By Ibrahim Zirimu
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Muslims in the whole world will tomorrow 17th May 2018 start the holy fasting season of Ramadhan according to Islamic calendar.
Ramadhan is the ninth month in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar and holds a significant place in the calendar.
Muslims commemorate this month-long period by observing fast. It is the month of spiritual awakening, devotion and charity towards the Almighty.
Ramadhan is the month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Allah by Angel Gibril

Fasting during the month of Ramadhan, is a mandatory to every able Muslim according to Islamic teachings (the Holy Qur’an and Hadith).

We bring you the benefits of fasting both health wise and spiritually:
First of all let’s talk about proven medical benefits of fasting.

1. The month of Ramadan is a great time for our digestive system, which is responsible for
the metabolism process of food, to get some rest.
2. During fasting, the level of sugar in blood decreases so does the level of cholesterol.
3. And of course it is a chance to get your body in shape!
4. Also, during the first week you will be surprised at how little food you actually need to be full. For some people it can lead to the whole new way of consuming food.
The mental benefits of fasting during Ramadan are even better. This year I look at it as one more chance to learn how to thrive and be grateful for whatever comes my way.
1. You get an opportunity to be in a state of self-discipline and self-control, which is not a bad thing at all.
2. You start to evaluate even small things differently.
3. Ramadan teaches you to avoid anger.
4. To forgive someone’s and your own mistakes.
5. It is strongly encouraged to help those in need.
6. And share your happiness with everyone.
It’s a time to quit bad habits and start to make healthier choices. While fasting, you start to refrain from bad language and bad thoughts. It’s a reminder of how many things in life we take for granted. That’s why I think everyone should make an effort and try to fast. Maybe not during Ramadan days, maybe later on, but I am sure people will be amazed at how different they feel and think after such an experience.
Some of Qur’an verses on fasting the month of Ramadhan;
Oh you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you many learn piety and righteousness” (Q 2:183)
“The month of Ramadan (is the month) in which the Qur’an has been sent down as guidance for mankind containing clear signs which lead (to the straight road) and distinguishing (the truth from falsehood)..” (Q 2:185)
Some of Hadiths on Fasting;

The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, “When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained.” (Imam Bukhari) …
Narrated Abu Huraira(r.a): The Messenger of Allah (saw) said:”… whoever fasts during Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards, then all his past sins will be forgiven.” (Imam Bukhari).
“Fasting is a shield with which a servant protects himself from the Fire.” [Imam Ahmad, Saheeh]

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By Elly Nyesiga
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In Mbarara
The Mbarara district Operation Wealth Coordinator (OWC) Major Sam Karogo raised concern over NAADS failure to support local suppliers which he says that it has also affected local farmers.

Karogo noted that NAADS together with ministry officials come and inspect local input suppliers but end up getting
suppliers from other regions and these inputs are always affected by long distance transportation.

He thus urged authorities to always consider local suppliers first to prevent such expenses.
Meanwhile, Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) has come out to refute claims by the media that their national coordinator Gen. Salim Saleh while in Gulu said that soldiers messed up OWC.

In a press Release dated 15th May 2018 signed by OWC Public Relations Officer Maj. Kiconco Tabaro, refutes the claims saying that Gen. Saleh was misquoted and misinterpreted by the media and that statements attributed to him are false.

Tabaro however, noted that they have challenges in implementation of OWC such as late deliveries of inputs, misallocation of inputs, among others.

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