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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Mbarara—-

 Two people in Mbarara were yesterday reported dead after they were buried alive by soil as they dag a sewage Channel in Kijungu cell, Mbarara City.

 According to Residents, the two were buried by soil yesterday morning as they dag around the sewage pipe.

 By press time police were yet to identify the deceased persons.

 The two bodies of the deceased (all men) were retrieved by police and taken to Mbarara regional referral hospital for post mortem.

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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Kisoro—

A family in Kisoro Municipality is seeking Justice for a 14 year old child who was earlier this week beaten and injured by two teachers at Real Quality Primary School.

The minor whose identity has been concealed allegedly escaped from school on Saturday night after being beaten by two teachers, for allegedly going to the Primary Seven class to borrow a book.

The minor is in primary Six at Real Quality Primary School located in Kisoro Municipality.

Mother to the boy, Angella Uwera says, it is unbelievable for two teachers to beat up a child to such an extent.

Angella says, a Police case has been filed for torture and grievous bodily harm.

According to Uwera, her family including her mother Feddy Kabanyana and her brother Obarido went to the school that same night to find out what could have happened at school to lead to such brutality from teachers.

“As soon as we got to the school, my brother and my mother were attacked by two other teachers and a night watchman, I don’t understand what we have done to deserve such treatment”, Uwera explained.

The School Proprietor who is also the Kisoro district Speaker Amos Hakizimana refused to comment on the matter.

Kisoro Police Community Liaison Officer Boaz Arinaitwe confirmed that Police had received a complaint from the family and is now carrying out investigations.

Arinaitwe says, teachers need to handle pupils and students with care adding that the two year recess from schools due to Covid-19 has left a big gap in terms of ethics and professionalism.

Kisoro district Probation and Welfare officer Moira Kampire says, the district authorities are outraged by the actions of the two teachers who seriously injured the minor.

Kampire says, such occurrences will discourage young learners from wanting to go back to school.

“We have decided to meet with the parents of the child and the school management committee to find a way of resolving the matter, however it is important to note that corporal punishments were outlawed in this country, therefore teachers must be wise in the well tested approach of Spare the rod and spoil the child”, Kampire explained.

It is illegal in Uganda, under the Children Act CAP. 59 which bans corporal punishment and calls for protection of children from all forms of violence and yet many teachers and parents, especially in rural areas continue to abuse it.

Frank Rwego, a counselor at Kisoro district Hospital says, Government needs to consider prioritizing Counseling and psychosocial support to all schools across the country because such issues are going to become very common.

Rwego says, the lockdown exposes both teachers and learners to conditions never experienced before and many have become hardened, without any fear, caution or remorse for their actions

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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Rubirizi—

Police in Rubirizi District is investigating circumstances under which a yet to be identified man was killed and his body dumped in LC I Chairman’s  Compound.

According to residents of Kataara II, Kichwamba Subcounty, Rubirizi District, the yet to be identified man is believed to be aged between 28-30 years and they suspect he is a Boda Boda rider.

Police from Rubirizi Police station swung into action with a sniffer dog but failed to get evidence since people had already tampered with the scene.

The body of deceased was taken to Rugazi health centre IV for a postmortem and police requested anyone with a missing to get in touch with them.

Broodes Kazoora the Chairman Local Council III condemned the act and called upon the Government to reinstate curfew.

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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Kabale—

Police in Kabale are hunting for unknown woman suspected to have stolen a one year and eight months old baby boy.

Kigezi regional police spokesperson Elly Maate identified the victim as Joshua Ahumuza son of Alfonse Tumuhimbise and Annet Rukundo residents of Kikungiri cell Mwanjari ward Southern division Kabale district.

It’s alleged that on the 30/01/2022 at around 12:00hrs, an unidentified woman went to the victim’s home and found the thirteen year old house maid with the two children, the victim and a seven year old sibling while the parents had gone for their usual work.

Maate narrated the suspected woman deceived the maid that was the children’s aunt and that she had talked to Rukundo their mother who said was coming back from work at around 16:00hrs.

She deceitfully got both children that she was going to buy for them something from the shop.

While on the way, she told the old child to go back home and ask the maid what she wanted for herself, and before the child could return, she had disappeared with the baby.

They communicated to parents who responded and started search but in vain hence reported to Kabale CPS.

Maate said that the suspect is said to have been dressed in red dress, had a face mask, and with plated hair covered with a piece of cloth.

Anyone with knowledge of the suspect and her whereabouts, should notify police so that she is brought to book.

A case of child trafficking was recorded at Kabale CPS vide registration number CD 33/30 /01/ 22 as further inquiries into the matter continue.

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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Kabale—-

Outspoken Kitanga parish priest Rev. Fr.Gaetano Batanyenda has commended president Museveni for refusing to endorse a proposal to have only members of parliament vote for the president.

The proposal thought for a change in the Constitution to abolish the popular presidential elections by the public so that the president is being elected by the Members of Parliament.

The move is being spearheaded by Deputy Attorney General Jackson Kafuuzi under the Constitutional Review Commission.

In early January, Kafuuzi was quoted saying the government is already mobilizing money to fund the Constitution Review Commission’s nationwide tours.

The members of the commission were expected to traverse the entire country in pursuit of the thoughts of Ugandans on the looming amendment.

Kafuuzi said if it is what Ugandans want, then as a government they need to make it happen. He made strong reference to the age-limit and term-limits removal that was changed among other previous amendments.

In Uganda, the President is elected by people through elections after every five years, with the winner needing to receive over 50% of the votes.

Since 1996 when the first presidential elections were held, the ruling party NRM has had the majority of the legislators in Parliament.

However, President Museveni over the weekend described the move as unpopular.

Fr. Gaetano Batangyenda revealed that the president has done right to reject the proposal describing the move as vision.

The renowned critic of President Museveni told our reporter on Monday night that he was impressed by the president’s stand on the proposal and called on the president to always back decisions that are pro-people.

He further expressed disappointment towards those who mooted the proposal saying that they are selfish and wanted to mislead the president and the entire Ugandan population

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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Kisoro–

Residents of Muramba and Nyarusiza Sub counties in Kisoro district are counting huge losses following heavy down pour of rain last evening along the Mountain Slopes of Mount Muhabura.

The residents of Nyarubuye and Busanza Sub County are however frustrated by lack of district response to Landslide problem.

The rains, which lasted several hours into the night were compounded by landslides that have since claimed the lives of several people.

www.mknewslink.com  has learnt from different sources that, up to seven people were today morning discovered buried under the debris of boulders and mud.

Among those believed to be dead include two minors from the Batwa community of Rukeri village.

The Kisoro Resident District Commissioner, the health department and Red Cross Kisoro branch today morning held an emergency meeting at Kisoro district headquarters before rushing to Nyarusiza.

The Nyarusiza LCV councilor Johns Mfitumukiza told www.mknewslink.com that the Uganda People’s Defense forces (UPDF) have been assisting in the excavation since last night.

Mfitumukiza noted the situation is worrying as people are still trying to trace their loved ones while others are counting losses since their houses have been completely destroyed.

According to the Uganda National Meteorological authority, six hourly weather forecast of 6:00am to 12:00 noon, Kigezi region cluster comprising of Kisoro, Kabale, Rukungiri and Kanungu was meant to experience sunny intervals with temperatures of 21 Celsius.

During this time of the year, communities in Kisoro are harvesting and dry beans.

Nyarusiza and Muramba Sub counties have over the years experienced similar catastrophes leaving people displaced and properties destroyed.

Kisoro district local Government, has in the past, failed to offer lasting solutions

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By Libino Byamukama

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In Kabale—-

Police in Kabale are holding a renowned business man for stealing a land title his 80 year old grandmother.

Speaking to www.mknewslink.com reporter at his home, Bitress Tushemerirwe a resident of Rwakaraba B Cell, Nyabikoni Ward, Central Division Kabale Municipality said that she bought her land located in Rwakaraba B cell on 11/11/1992 from the late Steven Kakoza.

Tushemerirwe said that after the agreement, the late Kakoza requested her to travel with him to Mbarara to process a land title. But due to old age, she entrusted her Nephew Francis Twinomugisha to go with Kakoza in Mbarara to process a land title.

However, Francis kept on deceiving her that the land title is still in the process and that when she tried to inquire about the whereabouts of the title, Francis deserted her home.

Bitress added that on 13/02/2000, she sold the same land to Anthony Muhangi a business man in Kabale Municipality without a land title because she knew it was still under processing in Mbarara.

However, when Anthony started constructing, she was shocked to see Francis coming claiming that the land is his and should stop construction with immediate effect.

The land in contest

It was from this point that Bitress rushed to Rwakaraba Police post and opened a case against Francis under the reference Number, Theft of land Title 05/19/01/2022

Anthony Mugisha a business man in Kabale town, told our reporter that Bitress promised him to give him a land title with time but was shocked to see Francis calling him on a phone call requesting him to pay him money if he wanted a land title.

Anthony added that on Interrogation, Francis brought a photocopied land title and vowed to have his original  land title or end in courts of laws.

Clovis Twinebirungi chairperson Lc1 who signed the agreement of Bitress selling the land to Anthony said that he is not seeing the reason why Francis has kept on deceiving the very old woman.

Elly mate the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson confirmed the arrest of Twinomugisha Francis and condemned the act.

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In Mbarara—

Police in Mbarara city are investigating circumstances under which a yet to be identified woman died.

According to Rwizi police spokesperson Samson Kasasira, the deceased in her late 30s was found dead in Kiyenje cell in Kamukuzi division.

Kasasira suspected that the deceased could have been knocked by a speeding vehicle yesterday morning.

Kasasira told www.mknewslink.com  that the body of the deceased was retrieved and taken to Mbarara regional referral hospital for posrtmortem and identification.

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By Ambrose Kweronda

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In Rukiga—

Police in Rukiga have one of their officers in custody for sneaking a suspect out of cells to have sex with her.

Elly Maate the Kigezi Regional police spokesperson identified the suspect as no. 54089 PC Venerato Muhumuza 56 years, ,a police Officer attached to Kashambya Police Station.

It is alleged that the victim Kyatuhaire Caroline was charged with simple Robbery of money worth one million and a mobile phone and detained in Kashambya for investigations.

Maate said that the Police Officer who was on duty is alleged to have convinced the victim, took her to his place and allegedly had carnal knowledge.

This was immediately discovered by the in charge CID D/C Ampeire Asaph who thought the suspect had escaped from lawful custody only to realize that the victim was in the house of the officer.

Maate told the press that police notified Cps Rukiga and a team led by the district CID officer responded and found both the victim and the suspect locked in the house hence, was arrested and charged accordingly.

The case of aggravated trafficking, rapping woman was registered at Rukiga Central Police Station under reference number CRB 027/2022 to help in investigations.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi—

The minister of science, technology and innovation Monica Musenero has revealed that the government will start herbal factories as a way of improving herbal medicine.

Minister Musenero said this today 18^th Jan.2022 at Rukararwe partnership for rural development during a two day training for herbalists.

Rukararwe a herbal medicinal Centre was started by late Ambassador Mwine Bitahwa in 1986 and has been Centre for medicine research since then.

Musenero noted that the coming of COVID 19 in 2019 opened eyes of Ugandans and scientists that herbal medicine can be treatment for all viruses and diseases in the world.

In attendance was a renowned herbalist and manufacturer of Covidex Prof. Ogwang who noted that Rukararwe and Karinju forest in Bushenyi were his source of herbs used to make the medicine.

Prof. Ogwang turned around the crisis of COVID19 by using his Covidex, made out of herbs to treat the deadly disease that started in China.

The senior presidential advisor on media and public relations Mary Karooro Okurut called for a moment of silence for the late Mwine Bitahwa who initiated Rukararwe and prayed that he continues to rest in peace because what he started will never be forgotten by people of Bushenyi.

She noted that her work is to connect service providers to the people of Bushenyi so that they can benefit.

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