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By Yosam Gucwaki
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In Masindi

A skin disease known as scabies has devastated the four villages of Abangi, Onin, Bisaju and Ogadra in Budongo Sub County in Masindi district.
According to the Chairperson LCIII Budongo sub county Kenneth Kiiza Nyendwoha, the disease has greatly affected pupils of Kasenene primary school adding that it is spreading at a faster rate since it is a communicable disease.
Nyendwoha added that it is now three weeks since the disease was detected. He also explains that his worry is if it’s not addressed urgently it may stretch to other neighboring villages.
He also noted that as a sub county they have committed Ugx 500,000 to 900,000 to do the treatment and sensitization.
When contacted the acting the District health Officer Masindi district, Patrick Baguma confirmed the disease noting that yesterday he dispatched his surveillance team to go on ground and ascertain its magnitude such that they can come out with measures to address it.
He however added that as a district, they have no money to do the needful saying that by Monday they will have got drugs since the sub county has committed some money.
Baguma added that the disease is caused by poor sanitation and personal hygiene. But Nyenwoha wondered why the disease is breaking out at the time the villages are improving in terms of health.

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By Grant Ahumuza
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In Rubanda

There was drama yesterday in Rubanda district during the training of NRM party registration members as  Sub county chairpersons, and village registrars fought over what they described as selfishness and corruption.
The district received materials to be used in the registration of NRM senior members from the office of the National resistance movement secretariat yesterday morning.
Drama ensued when the LCIII chairperson Bubaare sub county Pius Tumwine and the Rubanda district publicity secretary Sandra Kyomukama exchanged bitter words with Bubaare sub county Village NRM registrars over allowances.
A section of registrars from Bubaare Sub county also accused their area LCIII Chairperson and the district publicity secretary of failing to specify their allowance in appointment letters which was issued to them and they forced Sandra to tell them to serve the party because they belong in it and should love it.
Mean while,in Bufundi, Muko and Ikumba Sub Counties ,the training were neither successful because the NRM party members accused the sub county LCIII chairpersons of being corrupt whereby they employed their supporters and left aside qualified members of the party which forced the training to be postponed until further notice.
Johnbosco Tumwesigye the Ikumba LCIII chairperson refuted the claims saying that the allegations are political and aimed at tarnishing his name.
The NRM Party has zoned the country in 18 sub-regions, and the ongoing registration which started yesterday is expected to last five days.

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By Felix Twinomugisha
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In Kampala
The Electoral Commission has issued tough conditions to former Security Minister, Lt.Gen.Henry Tumukunde as he carries out his consultative meetings.
Early this month, the former spymaster hit the ground running by declared his presidential bid to unseat President Museveni when he wrote to the election body requesting to have him allowed to consult voters.
However, in response, the Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama has acknowledged receipt of Tumukunde’s letter but issued tough conditions to be fulfilled by the retired UPDF officer as he consults voters.
“We wish to point out that consultations ought to be distinguished from campaigns which take the form of distributing materials, campaigns, holding rallies, meetings, canvassing or soliciting for votes envisaged under section 21 and 24 of the Presidential Election Act 2005,” the March 4, 2020 response by Byabakama says.
In the letter, the Electoral Commission chairperson says the former spymaster is required by law to inform the local leaders and police of the venue for his consultations.
In his March 3 letter to the election body, Tumukunde said he would consult various groups of people including security agencies, law enforcement agencies, urban dwellers, women, youths, elderly, civil society and government institutions among other groups of people but warned against interference by anyone.
“I pray that the statutory mandate of the EC shall be respected by other organs of the state and that there will be harmony throughout this important constitutional exercise,” Tumukunde said in his letter.
However, if the developments happening to Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine are to go by, the former spymaster might find a bumpy road as he faces off with police during his consultations.
On several occasions, the Kyadondo East legislator has had his consultative meetings stopped for “not” meeting the set regulations by police.
The law
Section 3 of the Presidential Elections Act 2005 (1), (2) and (3) states: “An aspirant may consult in preparation for his or her nomination as a presidential candidate within 12 months before nomination date.”
It also stipulates, “While consulting, a presidential aspirant may carry out nationwide consultations, prepare his or her manifesto and other campaign materials, raise funds for his or her campaign through lawful means and convene meetings of national delegates.”
“While consulting, the aspirant shall introduce himself or herself to the commission and notify the relevant local council and the police of the area to which he or she goes,” the law adds.
Henry Tumukunde is a retired senior military officer of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). He was the Minister of National Security in the Cabinet of Uganda. He was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016.[3] On 4 March 2018, he was relieved of his duties in an unexpected cabinet reshuffle.[4]

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