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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi

Bushenyi district chairman Jaffari Bassajabalaba was yesterday nominated in Kampala by the NRM electoral commission chairman Dr. Tanga Odoi.

Jaffari was nominated through his agents at Kyadondo NRM headquarters so that he can contest in NRM primaries so as to maintain his seat.

Jaffari could not attend the nominations in person because he is admitted at Mbarara regional hospital receiving treatment after he tested positive for COVID19.

His positive results of COVID19 were released on Fri. 7^th August but he rejected them on grounds that it could have been a political foul play.

Another sample was taken and his office closed before the staff close to him were quarantined.

The rest of the district headquarters staff are also being tested and so far, 90% of the members have already gone through the screening.

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In Kampala

City mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has announced the unbeatable offers at his newly opened Forest Cottages in Naguru, a Kampala suburb.

According to our sources, the Forest Cottages, which are located in a serene and secure part of the city, come with amazing offer that range from single deluxe rooms to full apartments and luxurious suites.

Owned under the Speke Group of hotels, Forest Cottages, Naguru, which are also part of the Ruparelia Group of Companies, can be booked for Shs5M exclusively for a day for yourself, although the rates are flexible and subject to agreements between Management and clients.

Forest Cottages Naguru boasts of 27 rooms, and cottages, nice gardens, swimming pool, four (4) conference halls, restaurant and bar and terraces.

Ideally the Shs5M/: a day will get you Bed and Breakfast, but for Shs7M/: you can get Bed, Breakfast and dinner for a maximum of 30 people. This offer is on till 30th September, 2020.

Forest Cottages are brilliantly designed luxury cottages nestled within a peaceful African forest setting. Situated on Naguru Hill in the Bukoto area of Kampala, Uganda, these lavish accommodations have been carefully landscaped to compliment the huge, shady indigenous trees that surround the area.

Feel the touch of nature while enjoying the comfort of modern conveniences like, internet, telephone, television and locally made furniture. Selectively planted smaller trees, bushes, shrubs and flowers make Forest Cottages an inspiring destination for nature lovers and eco-tourists alike.

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By Grant Ahumuza

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In Kabale

Three people are still missing after a canoe carrying seven people including a 4 months old baby capsized on Lake Bunyonyi at Hakyabatunga in Butanda Sub County Kabale district.

 According to Kigezi region police spokes person Elly Matte All the occupants fell into water but four of them were rescued by residents who were traveling on the same lake. 

He also noted that the remaining three drowned and their bodies are yet to be recovered. 

Those rescued were; Kabuzi Agnes, Tayebwa Susan and her four months child plus Kanyonyozi Tito, male adult Mukiga.

Those who drowned and bodies are yet to be recovered are; Mwebaze Africano, 27yrs, Tumuhereza John Bosco aged 33yrs, and Mugabirwe Felix, all bakiga by tribe.

According to reliable sources, the group was coming from Kyevu, Nyamiryango parish, Butanda sub county, Kabale district after a Youth Elections’ interaction and were returning back home. 

Efforts are underway by the police and local divers from the community to trace and recover the bodies of the three persons.

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By Elly Karenzi

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In Ibanda

Ibanda LC 5 chairperson, Mr. Melichidius Kazwengye has decided to stepdown and retire from politics during the forthcoming NRM primaries.

Mr. Kazwengye says that he will not participate in NRM primaries elections to be elected as flag bearer for 2021-2026 to enable him to be elected as LC 5 chairperson.

Mr. Kazwengye made the remarks yesterday while addressing the press in Ibanda district. He revealed that his personal doctors advised him not to participate in politics due to poor health conditions as result of kidney problems.

Kazwengye is the young brother to Hon. Eng. John Byabagambi who is the Minister for Karamoja Affairs and the MP for Ibanda south.

He is also the former Mbarara Secretary for Works. In 2005 when Ibanda upgraded to district status after being curved from Mbarara district, Mr. Kazwengye participated into Ibanda politics and became the first LC 5 chairperson and has led the district for 15 years.

He added that needs to rest till he gets better. He noted that this is not the end of politics. “This to inform the public that am still LC 5 chairperson till May 2021.”

“I thank all religious leaders in Ibanda district, Members of Parliament of Ibanda south, Ibanda north and Ibanda municipality plus district councilors for supporting me during the 15 years I have been leading Ibanda,” Kazwengye said.

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In Hoima

Hoima Oil City will be launched officially on Thursday 13th August.

Hoima Municipality was elevated to a city status after being approved by Parliament on July 30th.

The motion to approve Hoima Oil city was presented by the local government minister Raphael Magyezi.

It is amongst ten new cities that became operational this financial year 2020/21 which include Mbarara, Fort portal, Gulu, Lira, Mbale, Jinja, among others.

Hoima oil city seats on 228 square kilometers with a population of 171,000 people.

According to the acting lord Mayor, Her lordship Grace Mary Mugasa, the function will start at 11am at the former municipal offices officiated by the local government minister Raphael Magyezi.

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By Ronald Kabanza

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In Rubanda

Police in Rubanda District are hunting for a local council one chairperson for beheading his friend using a panga.

Kigezi Regional Police Spokesman Elly Maate has confirmed the incident and identified the lc1 chairperson as Bonane Deus of Hamurara village, Nyamiyaga parish Bubare sub- County in Rubanda district.

Maate added that the beheaded man is Moses Tumusiime a resident of the same area saying that he was severely cut.

Maate said that no one knows the circumstances under which the LC Chairman cut the resident.

According to Police, the suspect fled the village and is hiding in unknown place and a case of causing grievous harm has been reported at Bubare Police Station under reference number SD 03/10/08/2020 to help in investigations.

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