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By Aggrey Twesigye
in Mbarara city—-

521 primary seven candidates failed Primary Leaving Mock Examinations set by the Mbarara city council Examination Board.

The city registered candidates 5,733 to sit for this year’s mock exams in both public and private primary schools in Mbarara city.But according to the results released of recent, 9.8 percent of them failed the exams.

Those who passed were 1164 representing 20.3 percent students in division one, 2392 representing 41.7 percent in division two, 530 representing 9.2 percent in third ,1057 representing 18.4 percent in division four, and 521 in division X ,a performance which has been classified as better than last year where 983 candidates failed the exams.The best subject was English language, followed by integrated science, social studies and mathematics.

Mbarara city Education officer , Francis Tumwebaze said that the only way to eliminate failures in the fourth coming final examinations is to guide the learners through corrections in the mock exams.He said that mock exams were meant to moral boost the pupils to perform better in the final exams.

Robert Mugabe kakyebezi the Mayor Mbarara city tasked the head-teachers to help prepare candidates saying they are the future of the country.

By Ambrose Kweronda
in Rubanda…..
The Right Reverend Gaddi Akanjuna, the Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, presided over a momentous occasion on Tuesday, confirming 186 individuals into the Anglican faith at St. Mark Kagyera Church of Uganda Parish in Kakere Archdeaconry, Bufundi Sub County in Rubanda West County Rubanda District.

During his sermon, which drew inspiration from the Book of Luke 10:23, Bishop Akanjuna encouraged Christians to always walk alongside God, regardless of the challenges they may encounter on their journeys.

Bishop Akanjuna commended the faithful for their commitment to the Word of God, urging them to adhere to the principles and guidelines set forth by the Church as a means to achieve prosperity.

He implored the confirmands to establish a spiritual connection with Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit they had received, and stressed the importance of respecting their parents.

In addition to these spiritual matters, Bishop Akanjuna emphasized the need for unity within families, pointing out that modern times have witnessed an unfortunate increase in family discord, which hinders the advancement of the Kingdom of God.

Bishop Akanjuna expressed gratitude to the Christians of St. Mark Kagyera Church of Uganda for their generous contribution of 2,127,300shillings towards paying the radio workers and covering other radio-related expenses.

By Aggrey Twesigye
In Mbarara—-
The police in Mbarara city have launched a man hunt for Benjamin Karugaba a member of Mbarara city service commission.

Benjamin Karugaba is on the run after he solicited millions of money from various job applicants in Mbarara City, authorities have said.

According to SP Samson Kasasira the Rwizi Regional Police Spokesperson, Karugaba connived with other two commission members who include ;Edward Karugaba and Lubega.M.Kazooba to solicit money from desperate candidates with promises of offering them jobs.

He revealed that police last week managed to arrest Edward Karugaba and his counterpart Lubega .M. Kazooba all on charges of corruption and extortion.

It’s worth noting that in December 2022, Mbarara city authorities advertised different positions city chief finance officer,city planner, natural resources, and Environment officer, physical planner, commercial officer,and principal internal auditor.

The exercise which was moving on smoothly was later halted by city authorities after some members of the commission solicited money from candidates.

Mbarara city which attained the city status in 2021 was given new structures by government, which required them to advertise for the new positions.