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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Mbarara—-

Ever since Mbarara central market traders were re allocated to the independence park to allow the construction of the new central market, they are said to have faced a lot of challenges ranging from poor furnished lockups, dust and linking roofs that affect their merchandise

This was revealed by the Mbarara central market publicity secretary Kibanda Donozio who also doubles as the councilor for Birere subcounty in Isingiro district today 18 July 2020 in a phone interview with www.mknewslink  reporter

Kibanda who has a shop in the central market dealing in grocery said that they no longer receive customers as it used to be since they are strategically located in a hidden place

This reporter also reached the town clerk Mbarara city Theo Tibihika on phone and he noted that the contractor had applied for the extension of 3 months due to covid 19 related issues

Tibihika said that the contractor ROKO construction limited was given a definite time of one week by minister of local government Raphael Magyezi and he had to seek for the extension of those 3 months

Tibihika called upon vendors to stay calm as the construction of their market is in it’s final stages

The construction of Mbarara central market started in February 2018 was supposed to be completed and in February 2020 costing shs 21 billion under the world bank Uganda support to municipal infrastructure development program (USMID) but up to now the construction still ongoing.

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By Elly  Karenzi

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In Ibanda—

Former presidential candidate and ex. Makerere university vice-chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureebe has declared his interest to run for Ibanda municipality parliamentary seat in the 2020-2021 elections.

Prof. Baryamureeba who holds a PhD in computer science who also ran for member of parliament in Ibanda south before changing his mind in 2016 for the biggest political seat in the country.

The former opposition figure who is currently the chancellor Ibanda University, will contest on NRM ticket.

Prof Baryamureeba hails from Kagongo division in Ibanda municipality in Ibanda district.

Prof. Baryamureeba made his statement of intent that is going to improve the education standards in all schools, colleges and universities in the country.

He has started consultations in the cells and divisions of Bufunda,Bisheeshe and Kagongo.

Prof. Baryamureeba will face stiff competition from the incumbent Tarsis Rwaburindoore, former mayor Ibanda municipality Deus Rogers Mulinde, Peter Agaba of Agaba Foundation and Enock Muhimbise Rubanda among others.

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