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By Ambrose Kweronda
In Kisoro—-

Police in Kisoro District are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an 83-year-old who was discovered along the roadside in Kadama village, Gasovu parish, Nyarusiza sub-county.

The deceased has been identified as Claveri Sekalema, a resident of Kabaya village in Gasovu parish, Nyarusiza sub-county, Kisoro District, he possessed documents indicating that he had been residing in Mpigi District.

The lifeless body was found on the morning of October 31, 2023, around 7:00 AM along the roadside in Kadama village.

Elly Maate, the spokesperson for the Kigezi Region Police told journalists that Paul Habimana reported the discovery body to the Muramba police post where after informed the Kisoro Central Police station.

Maate further stated that the scene was thoroughly examined and documented, and statements were taken from pertinent witnesses.

In addition to this, the body of the deceased has been transported to the Kisoro Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination.

This incident is being treated as a suspected case of murder by assault and is under investigation at the Kisoro Central Police station under the reference number CRB:761/2023.

BY AMBROSE KWERONDA

IN KISORO—-

A group of journalism lecturers in Kisoro district yesterday said that the increasing challenges they face while trying to impart media skills to their students are at high risk.

The lecturers said this yesterday while addressing the press at at Metropolitan International University grounds ahead of the upcoming Media Week.

Anthony Tumwine, a lecturer at Metropolitan international University, narrated that students enrolling in journalism courses without a clear understanding of the course’s value and subsequently failing to attend classes. He says this situation makes it difficult for lecturers to effectively teach and guide these students, hindering their progress.

He said that the field of journalism in Kisoro is still in its infant stages, making it challenging for students to quickly adapt and develop the required skills in this evolving landscape.

Francis Nizeyimana, a lecturer at Kisoro Municipal Vocational Institute, said that the lack of essential equipment such as cameras, recorders, a computer laboratory, and studios are crucial for practical training and hands-on experience in journalism.

Nizeyimana appealed to institutional heads to allocate funds for the procurement of these equipment so that they can significantly enhance the quality of media education and provide students with the necessary tools to excel in the field of journalism. This investment is pivotal in ensuring that students in Kisoro district receive a comprehensive and up-to-date media education.

By Our Reporter

in Masindi: Police in Masindi district have in custody Charles Baguma, a male councillor representing Kihuuba ward to the Masindi Municipal Council.

According to a resident of Kihuuba Cell in Karujubu Division who preferred anonymity, the owner of the pig, only identified as Kahunawe, lost his pig on the night of Saturday, and this prompted him to report to Masindi Central Police Station.

‘’He went to the police on Sunday at around 10am and reported the matter,’’ he explained.

Later, at around 10:30 a.m, police visited the Kahunawe’s home with a sniffer dog, which traced the whereabouts of the pig, and it was discovered in the home of the male councilor when they had already slaughtered it.

‘’Though he is claiming to have bought the pig from someone, we are doubting because we have been getting rumors of him being a thief and only that we didn’t have evidence ,’’a resident claimed.

Julius Allan Hakiza, the Albertine Region Police Spokesperson confirmed the arrest of the honorable councilor and said he is detained at Masindi Central Police Station pending investigations.

‘’We arrested him on Sunday and he is in our custody at Masindi Central Police Station pending investigations,’’ he confirmed.

Hakiza told www.mknewslink.com reporter that in his statement, the suspect refuted the allegations of stealing a pig but insisted that he bought it from someone.