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By Ambrose katooto
In Bushenyi
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The Bushenyi Resident district Commissioner Peter Mugisha has spoken out about the ongoing spate of criminality within the district.
A number of people have in past month been attacked, robbed and others killed by un identified groups of armed robbers.
While meeting radio station managers within Bushenyi district at his office today, Mugisha admitted that criminality is a big problem that needs to be combated by security agencies.
He called upon the public to be vigilant and cooperate with security agencies to fight against criminals.
He added that every family should at least buy a whistle and to have contacts of all heads of security so that whatever happens in the neighborhood the information is disseminated fast.
Mugisha caution people who are misleading the public by giving false information about them, saying so far the ones behind bars are all born in and around Bushenyi.
He also called upon all media houses to help in the fight against the criminals by informing the public and giving them the right information, not inciting violence or giving false information.

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BY OKOODI DEO
IN MBARARA—-
Grief engulfed the people of Nyarubungo in Rwampara County in Mbarara district, following the Murder of a two year old toddler.
Murungi Lowena Era a first born daughter of Muhumuza Andrew a police officer attached to very important persons protection unit (VIPPU) in Kireka, was allegedly kidnapped by a Pentecostal church pastor on 12th April and immediately demanded for a 5 million shillings ransom from her parents.
Though the parents alerted police they however paid some money to Kidnappers but to their surprise the Kidnappers strangled the toddler and dumped the body in a swamp around Rugando Sub County along Mbarara Ntungamo district.
Police tracked and arrested the Pastor Ngasirwe Godfrey who after interrogation led security to the swamp where the body was retrieved this morning.
Mbarara district police commander Jaffar Magyezi said the Kid was strangled by pastor’s wife after learning that police had arrested some their people adding that the dumping of the body in the swamp was disguise that the kid had drowned.
He said eleven people have so far been arrested in connection to the murder of the toddler, among them is a sixty year old man who recently also Kidnapped a student in the same Sub County but police managed to rescue him.
Rwizi region police spokesperson Kasasira Samson said the suspects are undergoing serious interrogation to find out why people from the same Sub county Kidnapped and killed such a young child

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
In Sheema
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Following the release of election road map for new municipalities, town councils and sub counties by the electoral commission, five people have shown interest in the race for Sheema municipality Member of Parliament.

Mr.Jonas Tumwine mp asprant sheema Municipality
Interested candidates include; former Sheema North aspirant Mr. Jonas Tumwine alias ‘Omushana Gwa Sheema’, Mr. Jonathan Bongonzya, Nkwasiibwe Kataate and Kyotera Resident District Commissioner Cadre Mucunguzi. The these have directly shown their interests since the formation of the municipality.
Others interested candidates include the minister for innovation science and technology and MP for Sheema North, Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye and former Sheema District Woman MP, Ms. Rosemary Nyakikongoro.
Our effort to get a comment from the two above to confirm whether they are still interested didn’t yield result since they couldn’t answer our calls nor reply our sms.
Sheema municipality consists of five divisions.Source:

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By Sylvia Kugonza and Ibrahim Zirimu
Tooro province team moves to the third position of group D in the FUFA Drum tournament with 4points after losing 1-0 against West Nile in a return leg game played at Buhinga play grounds Fort Portal municipality Kabarole district.
Alfred Leku, a forward at Express Football Club scored the all important goal for visiting West Nile.
Soana Football Club captain who also doubles as the skipper for the Tooro Province, Timothy Musinguzi was named man of the match despite being on the losing side and was thereafter handed a plaque and cash (Shs. 100,000) by the FUFA President, Eng. Moses Magogo
Fredo Muhumuza, the Tooro province coach, attributed the loss on the lack of focus by the players at the end of the march.
The game was graced by the presence of the Tooro kingdom King his highness Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. as the chief guest.
Tooro province is to play with Ankole in the next fixture and West Nile will face Karamoja.
Meanwhile at kyamate play ground, Ankole over came Karamoja with a whooping 3-1 win.
The goals came from Mbarara City’s Clinton Kamugisha who scored and an equalizer after Kodet Fera of Jam football club had put karamoja ahead with one goal.
Others on the score sheet were Siraje Turyamureeba and Muhammad Matovu of Rushere FC who was the man of match.
Matovu was handed a plaque and cash amounting to ug shs 100,000 by the south Ankole Bishop Nathan Ahimbisiibwe.
Other results on match day four were:

Sunday 15th April 2018:
Tooro 0-1 West Nile
Ankole 3-1 Karamoja
Bunyoro 1-1 Bukedi
Saturday 14th April 2018:
Rwenzori 1-3 Kampala
Buganda 1-3 Lango
Kigezi 0-1 Acholi
Bugisu 8-0 Sebei
Busoga 0-0 Teso

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By Sylvia Kugonza
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In Kabarole—
The king of Toro kingdom; His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV has called upon the people of Toro region to cooperate and support their young talented footballers in the Sunday’s game between Toro province and West Nile.
Toro province team which is in the second position with 4points will be hosting west Nile on Sunday at Buhinga play grounds in Fort portal municipality Kabarole district in their returning leg in the drum tournament.
King Oyo was speaking to www.mknewslink.com reporter yesterday shortly after a meeting with the FUFA president; Moses Hashim Magogo at his Karuzika palace in Fort portal.
King OYO urged the people of Toro to support the team that will give morale to the players to compete favorably and win the game thus, putting the kingdom on the whole map of Uganda.
Oyo, however, promised to support sports in the region citing that it’s through sports that we can raise Tooro cultures and norms as well promoting friendship with in.
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By Yosam Gucwaki

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In Masindi—-

Norman Lukumu, the Bunyoro Kitara kingdom prime mister in contention has vowed not to serve as the Bunyoro prime minister again unless irregularities in the Bunyoro Kitara kingdom are sorted out.

Lukumu said this yesterday evening while addressing journalists at his home in Kisita cell Masindi municipality.

He says he cannot continue working in a situation where every person is issuing letters baring a seal and stamp of the king. He added that he is not fighting for the position of the prime minister but regretting what is happening in the kingdom

He noted that he has been receiving letters from the king recalling him to the office but he cannot go back there due to the confusion prevailing in the palace. He added that even the king has been going to his home requesting him to report to the office noting that he cannot risk following the letters which are coming from different corners baring King’s signature and the stamp.

Norman Lukumu was appointed prime minister in 2015 and sacked in January 2018 .In January this year the Omukama, Solomon Iguru, appointed Andrew Byakutaga, as the new prime minister but  Lukumu rushed to Masindi high court to challenge his sacking  where his application was dismissed.

Last week a letter signed by Omukama, Solomon Iguru, and witnessed by the principal judge Yorokamu Bamwine was issued from the Kingdom, recalling Lukumu to resume his duties as the kingdom prime minister.

However, a few days later, the King disowned the letter, saying he had been misled by the Kingdom speaker Jos Wamara.

Lukumu the prime mister in contention said that he has never taken part in forging any letter recalling him back to his job as people are saying noting that he was called by the principal judge, Yorokamu Bamwine in Kampala to witness the letter recalling him back to office.

Lukumu also dismissed allegations that he has been taking part in issuing fake letters in the kingdom baring the seal and the signature of the king noting that people who have been behind the act are well known.

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By www.mknewslink.com reporter

In Kampala—

The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced the launch of two new five-year activities, totaling $75 million USD, to improve food and nutrition security and to strengthen resilience of over 665,000 people in the Karamoja sub-region.

Karamoja is the most nutritionally vulnerable region in Uganda and the third most vulnerable to stunting in East Africa. Despite relative peace in the region after decades of conflict and instability, high levels of poverty as well as food and nutrition insecurity remain a significant barrier to development.

According to Ms Dorothy Nanyonga; the Information Assistant U.S. Mission Uganda the activities will focus on improving health and nutrition, on and off-farm livelihoods, local governance and civil society, and water, sanitation and hygiene conditions. Both activities will strategically invest in the region’s future: youth and adolescents.

Nanyonga adds that Catholic Relief Services and it’s partners will implement the Nu yok Activity (a Nga’karimojong word meaning “it is ours”) in the western districts of Abim, Nakapiripirit and Napak. Mercy Corps and partners will implement the Apolou Activity (meaning “growth” or “it is growing” in Nga’karimojong) in the eastern districts of Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto and Amudat.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi—

The LC V chairman Bushenyi district; Jafari Basajjabalaba has decried the rate at which people are losing trustworthy, saying now-days people can even steal from the church.

He says in the past offertories could be left at the altar which is not the case today due to increases theft.

Basajjabalaba made the remarks today while officiating at the fundraising function for completion of St.Kagwa parish Church held at St.Kagwa P/S playground.

The chairman who has been on forefront in fighting corruption recently intercepted the district physical planner and district engineer for having involved in corrupt deals with an intention to embezzle public funds.

The function was attended by managing director Nationala Water&Sewerage Corporation;Dr.Eng.Silver Mugisha,his wife Annet Mugisha, MP  Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality;Hon.Arinda Gordon Cowboy among others.

Hon. Cowboy mobilized  Ug.sh.10.000,000 from Kampala and himself contributed Ug.sh 2,000,000 towards completion of the church.

Over Ug.sh. 102 m was raised in cash and only ug.sh 19 m was in pledges.

People have commended Hon.Cowboy for connecting the church to his friends in Kampala who gave in their contributions.

He urged all institutions to fund-raise when there is a good cause.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
In Bushenyi—
Fagship Piazza Bushenyi is set to open officially tomorrow March 30,2018 in Bushenyi town, www.mknewslink.com has learnt.
According the hotel proprietor; Ambassador Enock Nkuruho the hotel will be using a helicopter lounge where tourists will board vehicles heading for Queen Elizabeth National park in Kasese.
In an exclusive interview with the www.mknewslink.com editor,Amb.Nkuruho disclosed that the hotel has 20 rooms including 2 VIP rooms where the president can be accommodated when he is in Bushenyi.

Amb.Enock Nkuruho
He further revealed that the hotel has conference hall and modern restaurant.
The hotel that was opened by president Museveni some time back will officially start operations tomorrow. “All is set for tomorrow, I have recruited enough staff and I’m calling upon all people from Bushenyi and all areas in Uganda to come to Flagship Piazza hotel situated in Kyeitembe ward, Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality to enjoy the Easter”says Amb. Nkuruho.
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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
In Bushenyi—
Bushenyi Bubilee SACCO will very soon be turned into a commercial bank in a bid to streamline it’s services.
Bushenyi Jubilee SACCO operates under West Ankole diocese in greater Bushenyi sub-region.
The chairman board of directors Bushenyi Jubilee SACCO ;Rev.Dancan Mugumya made the revelation today while speaking at the 12th Annual General meeting held at Katungu Mothers Union centre in Bushenyi town.
Rev.Mugumya further disclosed that the bishop of West Ankole Diocese; Rt.Rev.Johnson Twinomujuni has given them a helping hand in mobilizing Ug.Sh.300,000,000 to support the SACCO.
He says 23 billion shillings is needed before the SACCO becomes a commercial bank.
The SACCO members hailed the diocesan synod for allocating a piece of land to them where Jubilee SACCO headquarters will be built.
According to Rev.Mugumya, the SACCO has so far saved Ug.sh39,000,000 in addition to the members dividends.
The Bushenyi district Commercial officer; David Byamukama who was the chief guest appealed to the SACCO members to save for their future if they are to live a better life.
During the AGM,Rev.Dancan Mugumya was re-elected the chairman board of directors deputized by Jonath Tumwine.
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David Byamukama-Busheny District Commercial Officer