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KWERONDA AMBROSE
KABALE

Bank of Uganda yesterday 02/12/2022 handed over 400 million shillings Mutebile Maternity block at Rubaya Health Centre IV, in Lyakarimira town council, to Kabale District Authorities after its completion, which it constructed to promote maternal and child health care.

The block was named after “Mutebile Block” in the honor and memory of the late Governor of the Bank of Uganda Prof Emmanuel Mutebile who started this initiative of rehabilitating and constructing structures at different Health facilities in the Country as part of Bank of Uganda’s corporate social responsibility.

The block comprises several medical equipment including 15 patient beds, 15 mattresses, ultrasound scan machine, patient stretcher, patient monitor, oxygen concentrator, implant removal set, hand washing facilities, and face shields among others. The Medical officer at Rubaya Health Center IV, Dr Denis Masiko said that since June to November this year they delivered 356 mothers, and 208 of them delivered normally, while 76 women on cesarean section and they on a monthly basis delivers an average of 76 mothers.

The Kabale District Health Officer Dr Gilbert Arineitwe Mateeka said that the facility comes as a relief because the facility has been overwhelmed by patients since it serves over 600 monthly, and lacked enough structures and equipment.

Speaking during the official handover of the structure at the facility grounds, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr Michael Atingi-Eg said that the late Mutebile’s initiative of constructing structures at health facilities, started in 2016 and they have already reached out nine districts in the country with the intention to reduce maternal and infant mortality death. Dr Atingi-Eg asked the married couples to embrace family planning because high population will cause financial crises in the Country.

The State Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives David Bahati who was also the Ndorwa West Member of Parliament commended Bank of Uganda for establishing the structure at Rubaya H/C IV and naming it the Late Mutebile adding that he will be remembered for championing improving Health sector in the Country. He further reminded the people to always go to the respective health facilities for medical check-ups because prevention is better than cure.

By Elly Karenzi
IBANDA

A total of 731 students who successfully completed their studies yesterday graduated from Ibanda University and were awarded degrees, Diplomas certificates in their respective academic disciplines.
404 of the graduands were females and 327 were males.
The 6th graduation ceremony was held at Bubaare cell in Ibanda Municipality, Ibanda district.
The function was graced by students and their parents.
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Sam on James opolot while addressing the 6th congregation of Ibanda University said the University was founded in 2013 by a group visionary people as a partnership.
He adds that it is now a fully registered and recognised university by the ministry of education offering Degrees, Diplomas and certificates.
“I urge the new graduates to face the challenges of university learning to develop certain qualities of charter and mind to achieve this, “Prof. Opolot said.
He adds “your time is limited, so do not waste it living someone else’s life. Please do not be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking” Prof. Samson James opolot said.
The Chairman Board of Directors, Mr. Jeeb Rwomushana said the Ibanda University is among the fastest growing community owned institutions in Uganda,and is strategically located in the center of a large catchment area.
“I salute dear graduates and congratulate you upon your success. Please remember that God is above all things and work hard for your future” Mr. Rwomushana said.
The Chancellor, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, said that Ibanda University is doing a great work to educate many students from all over Uganda . He added that Ibanda University has started to do research in different subjects.
He advised the graduates to look at what is good at and it is very important to do jobs they love most.
“You have been tested in all subjects while at the university and passed well but you must put in your minds that God is above all “Prof. Baryamureeba added.
The Chief of Guest was the National Deputy Co- ordinator for Parish development Model Ms Jovrine Kyomukama Kaliisa who advised the graduates to continue listening, looking ahead and to learn more because the education they have obtained will make them look for jobs but learning will also continue.
Ms Kaliisa donated a token to Ibanda University of shs. 5,000,000= ( (Five Millions) to promote education.

Ambrose Kweronda
KISORO DISTRICT

Police in Kisoro district is holding over 30 suspected criminals that were rounded up in a Police operation on Friday night.
The Uganda police force and Uganda peoples defense forces officers combed Kisoro municipality following an outcry from residents who complain of goons that terrorize them
A secondary school teacher is also among the seven arrested notorious gang leaders behind Kisoro machete attacks.
Kisoro DPC SP Musisi Richard said that the secondary school teacher Mbonimpa Henry has been on a wanted list of high-profile criminals who recruit members especially teenagers into criminality.

He identified the High profile criminals as Nkunzima Wilson alias Gaca, Ngaruye Samuel,Nshimiyimana Samuel,Niringiyimana Dan among others.
The recruited members admitted that they work for the arrested gang leaders in a sense that when they steal, they take the loot to them.

ASP Musisi revealed that the operation is still on going

Our reporter visited crime hot spot areas of Russia, Muline, and Kekubo in Kisoro municipality and found residents celebrating after learning that Mbonimpa Henry- a secondary school teacher was among those gang leaders arrested last night.
They praised the team from police and UPDF officers that carried out the operation and asked them to track down other gang members.
Kisoro town has of recent been characterized by machete attackers who snatched people’s property.
Many residents are nursing wounds after being attacked.

Ambrose Kweronda
KABALE:
Bishop Barham College of Uganda Christian University yesterday held its first Post COVID-19 Graduation ceremony passing out 270 students from 38 different academic courses.

The Kabale based Institution last held its graduation ceremony at home in Kabale Municipality on 15th October 2019, before interruptions by the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the Government to suspend mass gatherings including physical education activities.

Consequently, all other graduations have been held from the Headquarters in Mukono and the most of the Graduands participated virtually because of the expenses involved.

While officiating at yesterday’s Ceremony at Rugarama hill in Kabale Municipality, the UCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi explained that all UCU colleges had officially been cleared to resume periodic graduation ceremonies.

Prof. Mushengyezi asked the BBUC graduates to protect the good name of UCU by behaving well and performing excellently wherever they would be placed for employment.

The Chief Guest, Kampala based dental surgeon Dr. Brian Rushaju, also asked the graduates to contribute to efforts towards the Social economic transformation of Uganda and Africa at large through innovations and creativity.

The BBUC Principal Dr. Alice Jossy Kyobutungi, used the opportunity to recognize partners who have tremendously contributed to the growth, development and sustainability of the institution.
Notable among them was BusinessMan Musinguzi Garuga who reportedly donated 100 million to the institution in sponsorship of 100 students from Kigezi sub-region.

Out of the 270 students who graduated with different Degree, Diploma and Certificate awards, 164 were males, while 106 were females. Five students including the Rukiga District Speaker of Council, Oscar Akampurira attained a first class in degree programs.