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ByElly Karenzi

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In Ibanda

Thousands of Christians in have filled to capacity St.Paul’s cathedral church the seat of Northwest Ankole Diocese in Ibanda municipality to witness the ordaining of three Deacons and seven clergymen who completed a three year course in church administration and evangelism.

The newly ordained Deacons are: Rev. Leonald Turyasingura, Rev. Justine Kashemeire the only lady and Rev. Kenneth Kanyesigye. Others include seven clergymen include Rev. Elly Mpamizo, Steven Muhanguzi Kashesya, Rev. Laban Mwesigwa, Rev. Elias Wagaba, Rev. Joshua Abireeba, Rev. Merdad Tindimwebwa and Rev. Alone Habaasa.

The procession of service started at 9.00am led by Bishop Rt. Rev. Amos Magezi.

Bishop Magezi said that the ordained group has been trained in Theology, church history and Christian doctrine and others matters that will enable them professionally run church affairs in the Northwest Ankole diocese.

“The commissioning of deacons and priests in the church of Uganda is important because there are gaps left behind in the Diocese especially those who retire or died,” Rt. Rev. Magezi said.

He asked the Deacons and the clergymen to respect their superior including the Christians in the parishes as well their respective churches where they will be posted and assigned duties to ensure sustainability of the church projects and follow the canon laws.

“I congratulate you all 10 church officers upon your successful completion of your course in evangelism and church administration as deacons and clergymen. Go and bear many fruits and those fruits will feed many Christians, the sheep of God by giving hope to the hopeless and offer spiritual healing and play for the sick ones in your parishes.” Magezi blessed them.

Rev. Fred Karugaba, of Ankole Diocese who was the main preacher asked the ordained priests to respect 10 commandments, the value of Christians and always make the accountability for the money collected by the believers.

“I know that it is that God who chose you to lead his sheep, work hard to unite them to develop the church of God” Rev. Karugaba emphasized.

North West Ankole Diocese carved out of Ankole diocese started in 2017 in Ibanda district is composed of over 30 parishes and four archdeacons. It has started training its workers to become Deacons and Priests by following a period of testing and preparation from theological colleges to reflect the nature of church ministry.

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In Bushenyi

Residents of Nyabikyerere Cell in central ward Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality were on 1^st Dec.2019 surprised to see a team of lawyers together with the Bushenyi court chief magistrate Jane Mugara hold court proceeding in their village.

This team had come for an on ground visit on the small piece of road measuring about 10 by 88 feats that is all the cause of wrangles between neirbhours David Asiimwe and Muramuzi.

It is alleged that on 7^th Jan.2018, David Asiimwe together with his mother Winfred kiiza closed the way in question due to some misunderstanding with Muramuzi the neighbor intending to block him from using it.

However, the Chief magistrate did not give her final ruling into the matter hence adjourning case till next year 5^th Jan.2020 for final Judgment.

Muramuzi the Complainant told journalists that this road was created in 1967 and it was closed by his neighbors last year on 7^th Jan.2019 which forced him to run to the authorities.

He optimistically said that the court will do its role as they have promised and solve the controversial matter.

Speaking to our reporter, Petero Mpamizo one of the residents appealed to people to always live in harmony with neighbors and stop the habit of jealousy.

When our reporter tried to talk to the defendants who are Muramuzi’s neighbors refused to say anything on grounds that they are not ready.

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By Silvia Kugonza

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In Kasese

In the past, the fishing industry in Uganda was faced by a number of challenges among which was the dwindling of the fish stock in the water a problem that was largely related to illegal fishing where fishermen used to catch immature fish.

Currently after adopting to the recommended fishing gears, fishermen particularly in Kasese have not been helped by the same industry to address their challenges.

Fishermen at Kisenyi fish landing site in Rubirizi district still continue to decry the continued influx of Congolese on Lake Edward.

Despite having the largest part of the water body, Congolese still continue to encroach on the smaller percentage of the water in Uganda.

Lake Edward also known as Edward Nyanza is located in the Albertine rift on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo with its northern shore a few kilo metres south of the equator.

According to John Patrick Muhangi the chairperson of Kasenyi landing site, despite having been directed by the fisheries department to use 5 inches fishing nets, Congolese continue to encroach on the fish with illegal nets.

Patrick added that the fishermen are most puzzled by the fact that the law enforcing the use of proper fishing gears only works in Uganda and yet the water body is shared by Congolese who despite having the largest part of the water body still enter Uganda without restrictions.

Mr. John Patrick Muhangi also expressed the concern of the availability of crocodiles in the lake which do not only eat fish but also consume humans.

Kyombire Donanta is a victim of a crocodile bite who said it was one morning when she woke for work but reaching in the lake she was caught by a crocodile on the handle before she was rushed to hospital.

Murembezi John said Congolese should either be advised to use 5 inches nets like they do or they let them use 4 inches like Congolese or else there is no more business in fish.

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By Felix Twinomugisha

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In Mbarara

The former Mbarara district Woman Member of Parliament Hon Emma Boona has called upon both the government and private health facilities to always protect any equipment that is donated to them such that it can remain into use.

Hon. Emma Boona said this when she was on monitoring exercise to find out how people particularly women are really being helped to access free health services from health camp that is ongoing in partnership with Marie stopes Uganda.

Hon Emma Boona had donated a microscope to Kakoba health center three, solar system to Nyamirima health center two in Kashare sub county Kashari county, and mattresses to Biharwe health center III among others when she was still the area Woman MP.

She confirmed that she is very happy to see that she all these are still working.

She noted that, since the camp began on Monday two women were found with cervical cancer and were referred to Mbarara regional referral hospital for further treatment.

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