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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Ntungamo—-

Authorities in the south-western district of Ntungamo have suspended all livestock markets in the area following an outbreak of the poxvirus.

The outbreak has been confirmed in the sub-counties of Itojo, Nyakyera, Rugarama and Ngoma.

Ntungamo District Veterinary Officer Dr. Yaake Basulira says the suspension of the livestock markets takes immediate effect and the authorities are working jointly with the security team in the district to ensure that the decision is enforced.

The poxvirus presents with symptoms that appear like lumpy skin disease especially in cattle but is very tough on goats and sheep.

It exists throughout the world and cause disease in humans and many other types of animals.

Basulira says locals must restrict the movement of all the animals to ensure that the situation does not get out of control.

Ntungamo district chairperson Samuel Mucunguzi has called on locals to work closely with the district’s production staff to ensure that the disease is wiped out and further spread is contained.

He adds that an urgent strategic disease control and management meeting has been called to lay strategies including vaccination, secondary, infection treatment, regulated livestock movement and trade.

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By Innocent Atuganyira

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In Masindi—-

A Uganda People’s Defence Forces – UPDF soldier at the rank of private was on Thursday morning found dead few metres away from the Masindi artillery barrack.

The Albertine Region UPDF spokesperson Capt. Steve Tumwesigye has confirmed the death of their beloved soldier, and identified him as Private Amos Tenderene.

Capt. Tumwesigye explains that Tenderene was found dead on Thursday morning at around 9am.

He however didn’t disclose the circumstances under which their colleague died, but noted that they are waiting for the postmortem results from the hospital.

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In Kenya—

Kenyans living and working abroad sent home Sh122.69 billion ($1.13 billion) in four months to April, defying the economic weigh-down of the coronavirus pandemic that continues to be felt globally.

The inflows rose for the second consecutive month to hit Sh32.53 billion (299.3 million) in April, helping to propel cumulative four-month inflows by 23.3 percent above the Sh93.37 billion that was received in a similar period last year.

“The United States continues to be the largest source of remittances into Kenya, accounting for 57.2 percent of remittances in April 2021, said the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

North America’s remittances hit four-month high of Sh19.54 billion while that of Europe rose to Sh7.01 billion—the highest in 27 months.

The April remittances is the second all-time high to have ever been sent home in a single month, only dwarfed by last December’s Sh32.56 billion ($299.56 million).

The latest figure means Kenyans living and working abroad were sending in Sh7.67 billion weekly, up from Sh5.84 billion in the previous similar period.

This continues the growth trend in remittances, muting earlier fears that economic disruption that had hit countries such as the US and UK would halt the rise.

CBK had at the onset of the pandemic last year tipped diaspora remittances to dip but this was defied by economies striking a balance between economic activities and lowering infections.

Remittances have been boosted by recoveries in major economies abroad and by more ways to send cash, including straight to the recipients’ mobile phones.

The continued growth also defies the fact that remittance costs for many African countries remain high when compared to United Nations’ recommendations that remittance costs should not exceed three percent of total value of money being send.

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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Mbarara—

The former minister of state for Ethics and Integrity Fr. Simon Lokodo has tasked the media to continue spearheading the fight against Corruption.

The minister was yesterday speaking during a meeting between the media and the inspectorate of Government south Western region held at Lake View hotel in Mbarara city

Fr. Lokodo noted that since the media act as the fourth estate of government, they need to be supported by government as they play their role of whistle blowing and watchdog on government officials who embezzle funds.

Lokodo further warned corrupt government officials not to dare risk because the government has constituted organs like; the inspectorate of Government, state house Anti-corruption unit and strong laws meant to deal with corrupt government officials who are found guilty of embezzling the tax payers’ money.

The Deputy Inspector of Government Mariam Wangadya directed all public servants to declare their assets in time or else they will be summoned before the inspectorate of Government to face penalties.

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