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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Kanungu—

Senegalese-American singer, Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam alias Akon together with his wife, Rozina Negusei yesterday on Easter day visited places of Rwenshama River, Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Park which make Uganda the pearl of Africa.

The Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park is known to harbor tree-climbing lions the sight is more regular in Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth.

Tree climbing lions are a rare species of animals and the animals in Ishasha bring in a number of tourists specifically to marvel at them.

According to National Geographic, these lions have a habit of climbing and hanging out in the spreading branches of candelabra trees.

According to Isaac Kigozi, the Trade and Investment Officer in the Office of the President, Akon has been designated as Uganda’s special envoy on tourism and culture and has been asked to organize the Uganda Cultural Festival which will be an annual event to celebrate Africa by the African-American communities around the world.

“Akon has also been tasked with setting up high-class luxurious lodges or accommodations within the tourism development areas of Uganda. He will also partner with Aya Group of Companies to set up Aya-Akon Tower, a 72 storeyed building within the Central Business District of Kampala,” Kigozi said in a statement.

Akon who is on a four-day visit to Uganda on Friday visited the president and the First Lady, Janet Museveni at their country home in Rwakitura before embarking on visiting various parts of the country, starting with Queen Elizabeth National Park.

During the meeting, on Friday, President Museveni applauded the Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Amb. Abbey Walusimbi for inviting Akon to Uganda and implored his office to encourage more historical African Diasporas to return and take up investments in different sectors.

Akon’s visit is expected to not only benefit Uganda in form of his direct investments but also encourage more investments in various sectors including tourism.

His visit will also encourage many other visitors to come to Uganda in form of tourists and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the world’s top bucket list travel activities.

By Innocent Atuganyira

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In Masindi—-

Health workers at Masindi General Hospital are stuck with the newly born dead baby whose mother abandoned on Friday after giving birth.

Simon Baguma the Masindi Hospital Administrator explains Helen Mutegeki 17 years a resident of Kijura cell in Central Division Masindi Municipality on Friday came at the hospital in labour pain, and successful delivered.

After giving birth, Mutegeki informed the health workers that she is going to buy items at the hospital canteen but didn’t report back.

The health specialist also explains they have tried their level best to look after the baby, but unfortunately it’s condition worsened, and passed on last evening.

“We have kept the body, and if any one claims it we shall hand it over, but if no one claims then we shall hand it over to the municipality authorities,” Baguma explained. In February this year, a mother also abandoned her newly borne baby in Nyangahya Division.

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi—

Kibara Mbiika ,his wife Merian together with close relatives at the burial of their child Karen

Minister Mary Okurut giving her speech and that of the govt at the burial.

Bishop Johnson at the burial.

It was sorrow and sombermood when the people of Rwagasha Kyeizooba  Bushenyi and others from outside Bushenyi gathered to pay last respect to the fallen student of Kyambogo University Karen Akampuriira Mbiika.

Her parents Fred Kibara Mbiika and his wife Merian expressed shock adding that she died before they could see her because she was in the exams at the university.

Mbiika Kibara hailed the family of Can. Apollo Mutungirehi, tycoon Hassan Bassajabalaba, family of Turwomwe from Nyakabirizi, Ministers; Mary Karooro Okurut and Betty Kamya.

Karen Akampuriira was born on 22^nd July 1999 and she attended Ngyeya preparatory school, and then joined Bweranyangi Girls secondary school from S.1to S.6. She has been studying quantity surveying at Kyambogo University.

In her speech, the minister of lands and urban development Betty Oliver Kamya Turwomwe revealed that the late Karen who had a bright future  died of a blood clot

While eulogizing the late Karen Akampurira, Minister Karooro who delivered a message from the government noted that Death had taken Karen when she was still young with a lot to contribute for this country.

She however consoled the parents, leaders and family members that God is the one who gives and also takes away.

Bishop Johnson who preached at the burial asked the parents of late Karen to be strong because plans of death are only known by God; no one knows when it is supposed to come.

He hailed Kibara Mbiika for being a hardworking man no wonder his late child was also hard working.

Minister Betty Kamya the God parent to late Karen plus aunts uncle to the late.

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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Kanungu—

Kanungu Deputy Resident District Commissioner Gad Ahimbisibwe Rugaju has suspended sand mining activities in the district until Standard mining measures are put in place.

The suspension follows death of two sand miners in Kiruruma and Katete both in Kanungu district.

A S.2 student was buried alive at Kanyamisinga sand quarry in Katete Sub County. Two weeks later on Good Friday, another person died at Kiruruma sand quarry in Nyakinoni Sub County, Kanungu District.

After the first incident, Kanungu Resident District Commissioner Hajji Shafik Ssekandi Sengooba warned that all sand quarries in the district would be closed until appropriate measures were put in place to ensure that no such incident happens again.

“I know this will temporarily inconvenience construction in Kanungu but it’s needed for a short time. We as security we are concerned about lives being lost in a short time,” RDC Dan Rugaju lamented after the closure.

Rugaju said that the district security committee leadership will now embark on educating the population on good sand mining practices before they are allowed to operate again.

He noted that the suspension won’t take too long adding that on Tuesday they will hold a meeting for security, miners, environment officer to assess those quarry and come up with recommendations to guide the District.

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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Ibanda

Five people including a village chairman were on Saturday arrested for allegedly being behind continuous cattle theft in the districts of Ibanda and Kazo.

The arrested are Geoffrey Nuwagaba 52 the LCI chairman of Kakuuto II village in Muziza Parish,Ishogororo sub county ,Gashom Baheebwa 31,a manager at the farm of Kellen Namanya in Mbogo cell,Kazo District, Richard Natukunda 40, Lawrence Tukakira Kombozi a resident of Kakuuto cell and Moses Tumwine 33 resident of Rugazi cell.

Paul Muhinda, the officer in charge of criminal investigations Department  Ibanda police station told www.mknewslink.com that the five were apprehended following reports that they were transporting animals and none of them had a document explaining the movements of animals.

“We found them heading to the butcher to slaughter the stolen animals, we suspect these cows were stolen from Kazo district a week ago,” Muhinda revealed.

He said that the five will be charged with cattle rustling as per section 266 of the penal code Act adding that once they are convicted, they are liable to imprisonment for life.

Muhinda said that they are currently challenged by people who slaughter animals and transport meat in milk cans from Kazo to Ibanda which is against the foot and mouth quarantine.

Aggrey Muhenda Chairperson LC3 Kagongo subcounty told www.mknewslink.com reporter that they lost two cows and 10 goats in one night despite the animal quarantine imposed on the district.

In February the ministry of Agriculture issued a ban on the movement of cattle in most districts of Ankole including Mbarara, Kiruhura, Kazo, Ibanda, and Isingiro after an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Mbarara—-

The Mbarara District NRM vice chairperson, Herbert Kamugisha wants the party Executive Members (DEC) to quickly resolve the issues raised by NRM flag bearers for councilor positions in the January general elections.

According to Kamugisha, some councilors did not get their full facilitation while others have not received a single coin.

The councilors accuse the city/district party leadership of swindling their money since they were supposed to get one million but were given only shs 500,000.

Speaking to www.mknewslink.com  reporter, the Mbarara District NRM treasurer Muhairwe Grace Kyankoko said those with claims concerning their balances should reach his office so that the matter is sorted.

The Mbarara District NRM administrative secretary, James Busweeta dismissed the claims saying that some were too expectant than what the party was planning hence the disappointments.

Meanwhile, the Mbarara district NRM chairperson Jomo Mugabi has revealed that they are into negotiations to ensure NRM flag bearers whose facilitation from the NRM secretariat was misappropriated is recovered and paid to the right beneficiaries.

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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Kabale—

The Bishop of Kigezi diocese Rt. Rev. George Bagamuhunda has called upon Christians to take COVID 19 vaccination serious.

Bishop Bagamuhunda made the remarks yesterday while addressing journalists at Bishop’s office in Rugarama Hill Kabale municipality.

He urged Christians especially those above 50 years to take the government program serious since they are on high risk of contracting the disease.

Bagamuhunda noted that Christ went on the cross to redeem believers from the bondage of sins because he loved them thus they should also love one another as they celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

He requested Christians to learn to tolerate each other like the risen Christ instructs them, as they serve in various communities and offices they hold.

The Bishop of Ankole Diocese Rt. Rev. Sheldon Mwesigwa had earlier warned Ugandans to stop politicizing COVID19 vaccination program.

He advised that they should also disregard all the rumors on social media that the vaccine will pose health dangers to their bodies.

The Bishop said this on 29th March 2021 while speaking to journalists after taking his first jab of Astra Zeneca COVID 19 vaccine.

The Bishop who led a group of 15 other clergy received his Covid 19 shot at Mbarara Regional Referral hospital in Mbarara city.

“Am one of those who did not believe in the vaccination at first until I read and realized its importance,” The Bishop noted.

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