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In Kampala

Victoria University has inaugurated a 14 member team of specialists who form its new University council. 
The function took place at the university headquarters located along Jinja road in Kampala. 
The new council members are
1.Mr. Joram Kahenano as its Chairperson who is specialized in Leadership.
2. Mr. Joseph Biribonwa Vice Chairperson a specialist in Governance.
3. Dr .Chirag Kotecha a member also specialized in Health.

4. Mr Andrew Mwenda, Member specialized in Public and Journalism,

5. Mr James Kalebo a member and Specialist in education.
6. Dr. Mary Kanyiginya, Member and specialist in Human Resources,

7. Mr. Sameer Thakar, member and specialized in Finance.

8. Dr. Kabonesa Consolate, member and specialized in Gender/ Senate 
9. Semambo Rashid  a member specialist in Legal,

10. Dr. Lawrence Muganga a member and specialized in Education, 11.H.E.Mark Serebe member and Guild President Victoria University 
12.Walakira John Bosyco as member Specialized as Victoria University staff representative and

14.Katusabe Semwezi also as a member. 
The new council members were sworn in by Her Worship Agnes Nkonge.
Speaking after the ceremony, the University chancellor Prof. John Asibo Opuda noted that there is a need to provide quality teaching in Ugandan universities such that they can produce transformative graduates.
He added that to achieve this, universities need to have modern capabilities in order to provide good training that involves practical experience.
Mr Rajiv Ruparelia who represented the board of directors Victoria University also pledged support the new council members in order to ensure quality education of students through putting much emphasis on innovation and providing a good conducive learning environment. 

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi—

Bushenyi Resident District Commissioner Jolly Tibemanya has challenged Pride bank’s idea of reopening before 14 mandatory days for COVID 19     .

Pride Micro Finance Bushenyi branch was on 24^th Nov.2020 morning   closed after their manager tested positive to COVID 19.

However, the bank was yesterday morning finally opened after all staff were tested and are waiting for the results.

Now the RDC says that the bank should not have reopened until 14 days elapse as guided by the ministry of health.

Mr. Tibemanya told www.mknewslink.com that all staff should have remained home until their results are out so that those who test positive are quarantined for treatment.

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By Grant Ahumuza

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In Kigezi—

The National Drug Authority- NDA has closed six illegal veterinary Drug shops in Kigezi region.

The drug shops were closed during a two week operation conducted in
the districts of Kabale, Rubanda, Rukiga, Kisoro, Rukungiri, and
Kanungu districts, and NDA also has impounded two boxes of veterinary medicines worth over two Million Shillings.

The drug shops that were closed are; Tukamushaba Veterinary drug shop, Byomuhangi Veterinary drug shop, Hamurwa Veterinary drug shop all in Rubanda district, Bukinda Veterinary drug shop
in Rukiga district, Rubuguri Veterinary drug shop in Kisoro district,
and Ariho Veterinary drug shop in Rukungiri district.

Addressing a press conference at the Kabale District Office hall
Makanga in Kabale Municipality, the NDA Western Region Manager Kenneth Kiiza said that they inspected 45 veterinary drug shops.

He added that they found out that the six drug shops were unlicensed, had unqualified personnel, lacked proper and functional storage facilities for drugs and illegally sold veterinary products.

He said that they have engaged the owners of the drug outlets to
streamline their operations before they are allowed to re-open.

He added that they have involved police in investigating some of the
cases, and take action on shop keepers who mix veterinary drugs with
general merchandise.

The Kabale district Chief Administrative Officer Edmond Ntimba tasked
NDA to desist from approving cheap medicines into the market

He also asked public to always expose and report owners of drug shops which they suspect to be illegally selling drugs to help the district
veterinary office and police to investigate them.

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By Musa Polite

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In Fort Portal

Presidential hopeful Gen. Mugisha Muntu, the Alliance for National Transformation flag bearer has promised to secure medical insurance to an average Ugandan if voted for president

Muntu who was campaigning at Karago market grounds in Fort Portal North noted that it’s unfortunate that an average Ugandan cannot afford medical attention because of deteriorating health services.

He added that those who have squeezed the nation run abroad to seek for medical attention hence promising to secure a health insurance for an average citizen to have him assured of essential services.

Muntu swore to block all the ways of corruption in the country, to equally distribute resources and promised discipline in every sector through effective monitoring.

He promised to completely expel the army from operation wealth creation because the army can’t be efficient since they are not experts in agriculture extension.

He noted that he thought Museveni would offer to Ugandans the long waited for gift of peaceful transition of power but he betrayed the trust they had in him.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Sheema—

Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye the minister of Science, Innovations and Technology has tested positive for COVID 19.

According to credible sources, Dr. Elioda who is seeking for another term as MP for Sheema municipality on an independent ticket has suspended all his rallies.

Results seen by www.mknewslink.com show that Dr. Elioda’s sample was taken on 18^th Nov. 2020 and his results were released on 19^th Nov. 2020.

www.mknewslink.com tried to reach Dr. Elioda on phone but he made his calls busy and he could not reply to our messages.

Emmanuel Ainebyoona the spokesperson for ministry of health told www.mknewslink.com that he has no powers to look at the results of the minister and advised that our reporter contacts Dr. Elioda himself.

Credible sources told www.mknewslink.com that the wife to Dr. Elioda has been stopped by security from campaigning for the husband since she is the first contact.

Dr. Elioda is tussling it out with Dickson Kateshumbwa of NRM, Plan Virginia Mugenyi of FDC

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