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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi—

The Bishop of West Ankole diocese Rt. Rev. Johnson Twinomujuni has castigated male parents for having sex with their biological girl children for money rituals.

The Bishop said this today 4^th Feb.2022 at Bweranyangi Girls SSS while addressing students during a thanksgiving organized by the school to thank God for UACE and UCE results.

The man of God warned students to be bold and tell off their parents who want to sleep with them adding that the practice is ungodly and uncultured.

The Headmistress getting holy communion

He warned the girls to also be careful of men and boys who want to ruin their future with HIV/AIDS and pregnancy.

He cautioned them against being spiritually confused by praying all the time instead of concentrating on their books adding that there is time for everything.

The headmistress of the school Ms. Juliet Atuhaire Muzoora noted that it was right for the school to thank God for the good results given the COVID 19 situation under which the students did the exams.

She added that parents who sleep with their children should be arrested and detained forever noting that it is incest as well as a curse to the child and the family.

She noted that the world has changed and; parents have gone into cultism, ritualism and they can do anything for money.

One of the best students receiving her gift

Bweranyangi Girls SSS which started in 1912 has 2050 students, and 175 teaching staff.

The best students were given certificates and money in recognition of their excellent performance.

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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Rukungiri—

The Rukungiri District and Municipal local council three chairpersons have been asked to bring services closer to their people they lead.

This was revealed by the security Minister who doubles as the Rujumbura county Legislator Hon. Maj. Gen. Jim Katugugu Muhwezi during a meeting attended by all Rukungiri district and Municipal LC III chairpersons and the District Executive Committee (DEC) at Hotel Riverside in Rukungiri Municipality.

The purpose of the meeting was to build team work amongst political leaders to help them achieve their intended goals.

Hon. Jim Muhwezi asked the attendants to play their roles and serve people accordingly to fulfill what the electorates expect from them.

Muhwezi explained that 39% (16.1million people) of the Ugandan population are still under subsistence lifestyle where they produce what to eat adding that the government is working hard to ensure that people engage in commercial production and increase their household incomes.

The Minister described the current Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Nsubuga Bewayo Stephen as one of the best and hardworking RDCs in the country especially when it comes to unification of Rukungiri District leaders adding that where cooperation is, nothing will stop the district from getting all better services needed.

Muhwezi however called upon sub county chairpersons to make by-laws that will stop people especially men from enjoying luxury and leaving their responsibilities to women narrating that such must be stopped and all people work for development.

He continued that leaders should also sensitize people and promote cleanliness in homes and community so that illness related to poor hygiene such as jiggers are dealt with.

The Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Nsubuga Bewayo Stephen advised sub county chairpersons to avoid rumors while serving their communities stressing such cripples service delivery.

Nsubuga however called for continued cooperation among all leaders for a better district that is appreciated by everyone.

The function was also blessed by Francis Batinti the Presidential advisor and Rukungiri Municipality Mayor His worship Charles Makuru.

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By Mesharch Katusiimeh

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In Sheema—

Yowasi Makaaru, the former Greater Bushenyi Chairman died on Monday January 31, 2022 at his home in Mikyerere, Sheema Municipality.

He also served as a Senior Presidential Advisor (Political Affairs) by the time of his death. Makaaru served in the capacity of the district chairman for more than 15 years and is remembered for putting up a state of art of the Bushenyi District Headquarters building during his tenure that has remained outstanding countrywide.

The administration block building was largely financed through the locally generated revenue including graduated personal tax. This was at the peak of the decentralization policy when real political, financial and administrative power had been devolved to local governments.

Bushenyi District that also comprised of the present Rubirizi, Sheema, Mitooma and Buhweju districts was regarded as a model district in Uganda. Makaaru was also a Lay Canon in West Ankole Diocese.

Mzee Makaaru mobilized the start of so many development projects including Kabwohe Secondary School in 1966 that was renamed Nganwa High School in the 1980s that shaped many influential personalities like Hon Thomas Tayebwa Government Chief Whip, Hon Dickson Kateshumbwa MP Sheema Municipality, Mr. Winston Katushabe Commissioner Ministry of Works, Prof Maud Kamatenesi Vice Chancellor Bishop Stuart University; Colonel Grace Kyomugisha among many others.

In 2003, he was one of the pioneer mobilisers of Ankole Western University Project – a great influencer of development in Sheema. Central Ankole Diocese (CAD) is offing to be based at Kabwohe Hill largely because of the leadership of Yowaasi Makaaru.

Mzee Makaaru immeasurable contributions generally spanned many decades and inspired millions of Ugandans. In the passing of Yowasi Makaaru, we are all deprived of his leadership, great passion, determination and energy towards serving our country.

Even in death, Mzee Makaaru stands tall among the patriots of this country. His service to Uganda was characterized by utmost integrity, rare zeal and commitment to duty and passion.

Unlike other public officers who use the influence of their offices to accumulate wealth primitively by swindling tax payer’s money, Yowasi Makaaru was not corrupt. He also spent most of his time propping up community and public projects not personal business enterprises.

Many of us who had an opportunity to know him will forever remember him as a person whose life is worthy emulating, a mentor and leader who pursued ideals he believed in.

I recall with nostalgia my many interactions with Mzee Yowaasi Makaaru over the years. As an elder and friend, Mzee Makaaru always had a word of wisdom and encouragement for me. Mzee Makaaru exhibited exemplary zeal to succeed and as he exits from this world, he leaves behind a rich legacy of success.

People from all walks of life often called upon Yowasi Makaaru for counsel, guidance, and assistance. No matter how busy his schedule, or important his state duties were, he answered. We were privileged to be represented by a leader with both a pure heart and an unshakable commitment to development.

He cared so much about community. As we persevere to develop our country, we should honor his legacy by continuing to selflessly work for community. His leadership and legacy of development will live for generations to come. Definitely, Makaaru’s achievements were not efforts of a single individual rather a collective effort but he was a leader of his generation and generations that came after.

In watching and closely following the career of Yowasi Makaaru, I see duty, I see responsibility. I see the burdens the government and public officers bear in securing the safety and well-being of citizens of a country. I see; courtesy of Makaaru—that assuming responsibilities for the lives, fortunes and the happiness of other people is not a walk in the park. To be appointed to any of the offices is an honor and a trust. Duty, honor and courage is what society calls on you during the tenure of the appointment.

As the saying goes, tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. He and his generation prepared for a tomorrow which some of them never lived to enjoy. It is some of us that are the beneficiaries. What are we doing for the tomorrow of future generations? I pray for his family, and all who loved and were impacted by the life of statesman Yowasi Makaaru.

The writer is Associate Professor in Governance & Dean Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences at Kabale University; Chair Board of Governors Nganwa High School; Former Vice Chancellor Ankole Western University, Sheema District.

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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Ntungamo—

Ntungamo district Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Nassar Mukiibi has dismissed the censure petition filed by 21 Councilors against Naboth Mpirirwe the embattled secretary for Finance, Planning and Management.

CAO Mukiibi noted that the councilors’ petition lacked some technicalities and was handled illegally because the CAO himself and the accused (Naboth Mpirirwe) were not served contrary to Local Government Act and Council’s rules of procedure.

Mpirirwe, the district Councilor for Ntungamo Sub county refused to defend himself before Council saying that he was never served therefore he was not aware of the petition against him.

CAO Mukiibi as the council’s technical person on legal matters and district Chief custodian told the councilors’ led by Christopher Bariyo (Male Youth) to go back and re-arrange their petition which should be brought in the next council that is if they are still interested in censuring the finance Secretary.

He also warned them not to rush with the contentious motion of censure because it might end up in high court.

The chief petitioner Bariiyo said they’re not going to give up and vowed to re arrange the same petition since they already have some signatures of required councilors to back up their petition.

The hot Council was presided over by Nicholas Twikirize Mugyenyi assisted by his deputy Hope Asiimire.

Chairman LCV Sam Mucunguzi Rwakigooba when asked by Speaker why he didn’t serve his finance Secretary with the petition as the law requires, he told the house that the petition was smuggled by Clerk to Council and the Speaker which annoyed him.

The Rushenyi county Member of Parliament Hon. Naome Kabasharira who was also in the council advised the councilors to always first solve their matters in the NRM caucus before addressing them in the council meeting.

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