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By Domisiano Ayebare
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In Bushenyi
The Bushenyi Ishaka municipality mayor Jackson Kamugasha has warned people against being divided by the forthcoming elections.
Kamugasha sounded the warning today 5th Feb.2020 during the launch of Ntungamo ward in Nyakabirizi division that was added to 15 divisions in the municipality on 1st july 2019.
The mayor said that elections are to come and pass but residents shall continue to live together arguing that elections should not destroy their harmony.
Deputy town clerk welcomed the ward into municipality and advised residents to have development plans such that they can run better projects .
Marvin Baryaruha an aspiring MP Bushenyi Ishaka municipality in his message thanked the technical team from the municipality for remembering people at local levels .
The function of welcoming the new ward was attended by several people including technical staff Nyakabirizi Division ,Deputy town clerk ,speaker Twijukye Makayi Nyakabirizi division and other stake holders at large .
Meanwhile,Nyakabirizi division councillors have resolved to build kiosk houses opposite division headquarters to generate more income for the division.
The resolution was passed by Councillors today during a council session at Nyakabirizi division headquarters.

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By Aggrey Twesigye
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In Mbarara
The South Western Uganda National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) focal person has warned Ugandans on heavy rains
Joconious Musingwire sounded the warning today 05th. Feb. 2020 in an exclusive interview with www.mknewslink.com reporter in his office at Boma, Mbarara municipality
Following the dry spell that has been formerly experienced ever since this year began, Musingwire has commended farmers to go on with planting since heavy rains are to be received from March this year to May
Musigwire cautioned that people living in the low lying areas should take note that those areas will experience heavy floods thus they should make terraces and mulch their land if possible .
Musingwire also warned people who encroach gazzated areas like river banks and swamps that they have already teamed up with the security team to ensure enforcement and remove those that are there illegally.

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By our reporter
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In Kampala
The minister of Science,Technology and Innovation EliodaTumwesigye has today 5th Feb.2020 received a message from the Senior Program Officer of ADEA focused on the development of various education programs.
According to the minister,the message included promoting the African education fund.

At the receiving of the message was Dr. Cleophus Mugenyi Commissioner Primary Education who represents Min Of Education at related AU meetings ,Mr Jasper Okello from the STI Skilling department of the ministry,Eng Dr. James Kasigwa, Director STI Regulation, who also leaders the technical team at the Speciialized Technical Committee on Education, Science and Technology.
Minister Elioda noted that they discussed many issues related to ADEA and education in Africa in general and Uganda in particular.

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By our Reporter
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In Kampala

A whistle blower has petitioned Inspectorate of Government over what he calls non-declaration of assert to the IG and falsification of wealth under pseudo names by the former Deputy Governor of Bank of Uganda Louis Kasekende.
In a document received by the Inspectorate titled confidential notes, corruption against former Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende, the whistleblower says in accordance with the Leadership Code Act 2002, all public servants and leaders are required to declare their wealth to the IGG, but Kasekende didn’t declare his wealth.
“He has acquired a lot of money and property in Luzira, Bugolobi, Buloba along Mityana road, and Naguru and evidence is attached to this effect” reads the report.
It continues “Kasekende’s leaked are beyond, he has account in one of the banks in Zambia and this account I will avail the evidence with time.
The whistleblower further alleges that the former number two at the central bank has properties in United Kingdom and Zambia.
“Kasekende and wife own other properties in the United Kingdom which the IGG needs to investigate and these property evidence is attached. Many witnesses are ready to give evidence to that effect as long as they are protected by your office. Kasekende has a woman he uses called Agelah Nasaali, she is based in Zambia she has a company dealing in mining called KASE-NASA Mining Limited, Kasekende has 60 per cent. It has account number 600123445001 in Cavmont Bank Limited (CBL). Evidence will be given to investigator at the right time” Reads the petition.
However, this website has established that an official of the Inspectorate known as Naol Akello who previously handled the earlier probe into same allegations is alleged to have taken a low profile in investigating Mr. Kasekenda after a meeting with one of the city lawyer who arranged and met her in Nairobi.
www.mknewslink.com has also reliably learnt that another lawyer known as Robert has been frequenting the Inspectorate with a view of stopping the investigations.
Kasekende exited Bank of Uganda in January upon expiry of his contract but the appointing authority never extended or renewed which saw him extensively lobby but without any results.
In December 2018, a leaked document showed that Dr. Kasekende transferred 12 plots of land into the names of his driver Moses Musitwa in an effort to dodge the scrutiny of the Inspector General of Government (IGG).
According to the document, Dr. Kasekende transferred the properties to the names of his driver on January 31, 2018.
The document says Kasekende has 35 properties in his names yet he only declared to IGG six properties.
Although the leaked documents show that Kasekende transferred the properties into names his driver Musitwa, there is no evidence to show that the deputy governor sold the plots to the latter.
The plots are located in Busiro on Block 314. They are plots No. 6090, 6091, 6092, 6093, 6094, 6095, 6096, 6097, 6098, 6099, 6100 and 6101. The plots range from 0.0450-0.0590 hectares.

By Yosam Gucwaki
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In Masindi

Masindi moslems and residents from the three villages of Bokwe, Kasanyi and Kigaragara in Pakanyi Sub county Masindi district are feuding over compensation from Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA).
Speaking during a meeting organized by UNRA at Kasenyi village, residents explained that they doubt the authenticity of the land title the moselems are possess adding that the residents are the rightful owners of the land.
James Musinguzi a resident of Bokwe said that the moslems’ lease expired long time ago and they are just struggling to extend it now after realizing that UNRA was going to compensate people.
He also revealed that they have stayed on the disputed land for years and years but they have never seen anyone claiming its ownership.
Frank Byamukama argued that since they have failed to get assistance from the relevant offices, they have petitioned the office of the president adding that they are optimistic that they will get justice after its intervention.
Richard Mugabi, the land acquisition officer from UNRA explained that if the land has a genuine title, the owner of the title will take 40% while the Bibanja holders take 60% adding that the money is available but they are waiting for the two parties to agree with each other.
But the residents contended that they should receive 100% compensation since the moselems have never been the rightful owners of the land.
The land in question is 301 hectares located along the 150 Kisanja Para road which is under construction in Pakanyi Sub county Masindi district.
The fight over compensation has currently stalled the project along the stretch where there is a disputed land.
The resident district commissioner Godfrey Nyakahuma who also attended the meeting asked the residents to pave way for the project to proceed as they settle out their matter something which the residents agreed to.
Nyahuma advised the residents to go in court in case they have a dispute but not to go to offices which will end up misleading them. He added that he was going to engage court official to handle the cases arising from compensation expeditiously.
Sheikh Safian Mugisa the district Khad Masindi who also attended the meeting said that they are the rightful owners of the land arguing that they acquired it in 1970s from Masindi district land board arguing that the 40% should go to them.
He also noted that they have been paying ground rent to Masindi district local government something which signifies that they are the true owners.
Mugisa also stated that very many attempts have been made to develop the land but they have been getting a lot of threats from the squatters hence failing to utilize their land.
Kassimu Ssembuga the secretary Masindi district Moslem asked for harmony noting that they have no intentions of chasing anyone but to stay together.

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By Elly Karenzi
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In Ibanda

A school in Bisheeshe division in Ibanda municipality has been affected as the rain blew away school buildings and crops.
The parents, teachers and students ran to different directions while the school buildings collapsed during a heavy down pour.
The one hour downpour which took place on Tuesday afternoon left more than 3o families homelss in Mashuri,Bisheeshe,Nyakatookye,Kashangura and Kiburara.
Two classrooms of Good Hope primary school collapsed ,but the pupils escaped and took hide out side into the rain and no injuries were reported.
The head teacher Emmanuel Nuwagaba said that when the teachers sensed danger,they alerted pupils to go out and join the rest in the safe buildings.
Mr. Jackson Mutungi, a resident of Bugarama ward said when the parents learnt about the havoc caused by heavy rain they ran to the school to check on their children and teachers adding that they were happy to find them in good condition.
He asked the government to intervene and support the affected families which lost their Banana plantations, houses, animals, cassava and sweet potato gardens which were destroyed by the rain and wind.
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By Yosam Gucwaki
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In Masindi
Flokats court brokers and Bailiffs have impounded a ranger vehicle Registration Number UAR 533Y belonging to National Forestry Authority (NFA) Masindi branch.
According to Flora Katusabe the managing director Flokats court brokers and Bailiffs, they Impounded the NFA’s vehicle on Friday last week after they failed to pay UGx76 as damages to Peter Isingoma Ndabigambanoha, Joseph Isingoma Kyamanywa, Teopista Kiwalyanmga,Joseph Mutunzi Isingoma and Businge Faridah.
In 2017,Peter Isingoma Ndabigambanoha, Joseph Isingoma Kyamanywa,Teopista Kiwalyanmga, Joseph Mutunzi Isingoma and Businge Faridah dragged NFA to court on grounds that it had breached contract when it denied them access to Masindi eucalyptus woodlot located in Nyangahya cell, Central Division Masindi Municipality.
On the 29th of June 2019 Court presided over by the Masindi chief
magistrate His worship Moses Lubangala Kule ruled in the favor of the applicants and allowed them to harvest the trees and awarded them UGx 76 million as general damages and costs.
He also ordered for the attachment of any Moveable property from NFA.
After NFA failed to comply, Flokats court brokers and Bailiffs
impounded the vehicle such that they could recover their money.
According to katusabe, they impounded the vehicle on Friday last week and it is currently parked at Masindi court premises.

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