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By Stuart Tugume

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In Sheema—

The mayor for Kabwohe division in Sheema municipality George Tumwebaze has vowed to bring to order tax collectors in the division over misconduct

Tumwebaze’s remark comes at a time business owners in Sheema municipality are threatening to go on strike because of the way they are allegedly mistreated by tax collectors.

Vendors allege that tax collectors destroy their property mercilessly, forcing them to pay taxes.

According to Adella Nuwenyine a mobile money agent in Kabwohe town, her items were confiscated by the tax collectors after failing to pay 110,000 shs.

She said that the council should be fair and taxes be levied depending on the nature of business citing out how people with big businesses are paying as low as 40,000 while those with small business like hers are demanded to pay as high as 110,000shs.

Tumwebaze told www.mknewslink.com in an interview today 30^th May 2021 that he has already received such complaints from residents and promised to invite all tax collectors in council disciplinary committee to treat and discipline them accordingly.

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi—-

The fallen mother of Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Rwentaka village ,Kinyaga parish, Bumbaire sub county Busheyi district.

The late Sophia Bitamanya 81who died of high pressure, diabetes and asthma was buried yesterday.

Her husband Mzee Bitamanya described her as a hard working woman who loved God so much.

The children of the late hailed their mother for teaching them to be generous and hardworking.

The archbishop of Mbarara archdiocese His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha who led the mass thanked the late for loving Christ.

Jaffari Bassajabalaba the district chairman hailed the late for bringing up hardworking children who have served the nation in different capacities.

The burial was attended by high ranking officers from UPDF and politicians like MP Francis Mwijukye of Buhweju, Annet Mugisha Katusiime Woman MP Bushenyi, Prof. Kabwegyere, Maj.David Guma Gumisiriza among others.

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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Kisoro—

Former Inspector General of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura has  hailed residents of Kisoro for standing with him during his time of incarceration.

Gen. Kayihura made the remarks during the requiem mass of his grandmother, Ancilla Karuhimbi Bucyana held yesterday at Rutare Catholic Church in Ndago village Nyarusiza Sub County.

Gen. Kayihura commended residents from Kisoro district for standing firm and showing the whole world that he comes from somewhere and has people whom he calls his own.

He described Bafumbira as heroes who have endless love for their own people.

Gen. Kale Kayihura said that neither guns nor ranks can help anyone amidst challenges and encouraged mourners to trust in God for he is the only one who can save them from challenges.

Former Bufumbira north MP honorable Philp Ntacyotugira and former district chairperson Bazanye Milton Mutabazi said they were impressed to see Gen. Kale Kayihura come back home adding that it gives them a hope that he will be fled.

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In Mbarara–

Mbarara police officer in Charge of Fire Prevention and rescue services Assistant Inspector of Police-AIP Fred Serwanga has been found dead.

AIP Serwanga was on Saturday morning found in his bed dead, according to Rwizi Regional Police Commander Richard Ecega.

“We were together yesterday evening looking healthy but this morning as we prepared to go for a road run he never turned up,” Ecenga noted.

He says they had issues to sort with him but he never turned up at the office the reason they decided to check at home.

He narrated that they found the door was still locked, and decided to see through a window only to find him lying on the bed.

He said that the deceased has been suffering from diabetes and pressure which they suspect to have claimed his life.

The body has however been taken to the mortuary for postmortem as they wait for the family members.

Serwanga will be buried in his ancestral home in Kyabakuza Masaka

AIP Serwanga was born 1969 in Masaka district, joined Police in 1989. Serwanga was deployed at the fire Headquarters in Kampala, later transferred to Wakiso district in Bweyogerere police station and moved to Mbarara where he has spent most of his service time.

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