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By Sandra Tumwekwase

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In Rubirizi—

Grief has engulfed residents of Rubirizi district following the attack from crocodile that left one person dead.

Happy Jackson 35, a resident of Musumba village Ryeru subcounty Rubirizi district was yesterday killed by a crocodile at Kisenyi landing site. Happy had gone to fish when he was attacked and killed by a crocodile.

Martial Tumusiime the greater Bushenyi police spokesperson confirmed the news saying that the body was retrieved yesterday at the site.

He revealed that the body was taken to Rugazi health centre IV for a postmortem.

Martial advised the people who work on waters to always move in groups so that in case of such attacks, they can be able to rescue each other.

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17^th August 2018

By Yosam Gucwaki

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In Masindi—

Youth in Masindi district are demanding for youth friendly spaces in health facilities where they can freely access services like reproductive health.

According to the report  released by Recreation for Development and Peace (RDP) at the district headquarters on Thursday, it indicated that the public health sector especially sub county health centres do not have youth friendly sections  where young people can access health services such as HIV counseling and testing.

The report added that this has led to young people to shy away from seeking services due to fear for stigma and possible victimization.

Presenting the report, Kenneth Orone from RDP explained that the youth need a physical spaces where they can openly seek and access sexual reproductive health services which will help them curb the numbers of HIV and other sexually related diseases.

Robert Muhangi the Executive Director RDP, a youth based organization in Masindi district said that the report was compiled from the four sub counties of Bwijanga, Pakanyi, Miirya and central division during the youth week such that they would come out with a position paper which will be presented during the district youth day celebrations which will be celebrated on the 28^thof August at Kabalega college.

Muhangi warned that youth to use their big numbers resourcefully to help them achieve what they want noting that the youth can use their numbers to acquire the positions they want.

Speaking during the same function, Kanaginagi Ateenyi the secretary for finance Masindi  district noted that as leaders they need to carry out proper planning for the youth.

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Friday August 17^th 2018

By Aiden Graw

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In Bushenyi—–

Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality Legislator Hon.Arinda Gordon Cowboy has today offered about 15 bursaries to University students going to study from Kampala International University.

During an event held today 17^th August 2018 at his office in Tankhill, Bushenyi Town, Cowboy thanked parents for investing in Education and further urged them to consider gender balance.

He said that in previous years, Boys were favoured ahead of girls but with the current generation, Both boys and girls have equal opportunities to access all basic needs including Education.

MP Arinda said that he has been doing this by offering scholarships to at least 15 students from his constituency since he took power in 2016 and he will continue with the program if he remains in that position.

Hon. Arinda again thanked Hassan Basajjabalaba for giving him that opportunity to give half bursaries for students studying at Kampala International University.

Twikirize Ackline [From Kashenyi] one of the students to benefit from the scholarships  applauded the MP for fulfilling his promise and said she will work hard to achieve her goals.

Twikirize Ackline one of the beneficiaries

Cowboy noted that the Government is now aiming at Digital learning that will help Post-Information age students to get access to internet information unlike in recent years.

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17^th August 2018

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In Kabale—

One of the Kabale gun attack victims has passed on following serious injuries sustained.

Francis Baryarugamu the husband to Kenkwanzi Zamu  all residents of Bataka cell Kirijime ward Southern division Kabale municipality breathed his last on Thursday night at Mbarara Referral hospital.

According to Elly Mate, the Kigezi region Police Spokes Person, Baryarugamu and his wife were attacked, shot and injured on 14/08/18 at around 08:40Pm by two thugs armed with one Sub machine gun rifle as they were proceeding home.

However, Mate said “We are doing everything possible to get perpetrators known so that are apprehended and charged accordingly. It was unfortunate incident and may his soul rest in eternal peace”.

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By Micheal Atwakiire Bitunga

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In Mbarara—

Court in Mbarara presided over by chief magistrate Samuel Twakiire heard that the five suspects including Mbarara municipal speaker Mr Bonny Tashobya allegedly poured acid to a local council.

Tashobya and other suspects including a military officer, Don Kizito, Mbiine Emmanuel on 8th Nov 2017 night allegedly poured acid to their fellow politician and LC v councilor Nyamityobora division Mr Amos katureebe as the latter was going back to his home.

Mr katureebe was poured acid few days before he was going to give evidence in land’s commission inquiry committee of justice Catherine Bamugemereire accusing some municipal officers of a certain land grabbing.

Mr Francis Kabera who worked in police for six years before becoming an officer in airtel call data entry marked the last prosecution which made the magistrate to decide that all suspects have cases to answer basing on the recorded voices before and after the pouring acid incident.

Court was adjourned immediately up to 13th September 2018.

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11^th August 2018

By Yosam Gucwaki

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In Hoima—-

A Chinese national working for China Railway NO-5 Engineering Group, a
Chinese construction company contracted to tarmac the
Kigumba-Masindi-Hoima-Kabwoya road has been arrested for allegedly
assaulting a worker.

The suspect has been only identified as Mr. Wang, a grader supervisor
at their construction camp in Buhimba town council, Hoima district.

Mr. Wang allegedly assaulted and injured one Darius Tuhimbise, a
grader operator who is currently admitted at City Medical clinic in
Hoima town.

John Stephen Ekoom, the Hoima Resident District Commissioner confirmed the
arrest saying that the suspect was picked during a security meeting convened at their camp after reports of increased harassment and illegal detention of their workers.

However, Mr. Wang who is being detained at Hoima police station says they were
playing with the victim when he mistakenly kicked him badly.

Mr. Kadir Kirungi, Hoima district LC5 chairman says such elements are likely to affect the project funding. He adds that they would not hesitate to petition Uganda National Roads Authority Executive Director to cancel the contract if the contractors don’t stop mistreating their employees.

In 2015, World Bank suspended funding for some road projects over reports of sexual harassment of female employees. China Railway No5 group was contracted by government to upgrade the 135km road of the Kigumba-Bulima-Kabwoya.

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