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By Isaac Mumbere

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In Kasese—-

Police in Rwenzori East (Kasese district) have declined to grant permission to FDC members to carry out their planned peaceful demonstration over the district leaders’ alleged failure to rehabilitate the multipurpose building located in Nyamwamba Division of Kasese Municipality.

The FDC members had planned to walk to the district headquarters due to alleged failure by the district leadership to safeguard the multipurpose hall from vandalism and subsequently resorting to hiring a private hotel to accommodate council sittings hence leading to misuse of taxpayers’ money.

The opposition members also argued that the district leadership had failed to end issues of corruption reported in the District Service Commission.

Addressing the press last evening at Virina Gardens in Kasese town, SP Luke Mbusa, the Rwenzori East Regional Community Liaisons Officer stressed that they wouldn’t allow any person to demonstrate because their request has not been cleared by the Inspector General of Police.

SP Mbusa thus directed all the Divisional Commanders of Hima, Katwe, Bwera and Kasese to arrest whoever would be involved in such an unlawful demonstration and slap charges on them accordingly.

However, Mr. Ronald Bwambale Kabuku, the Kasese District FDC Chairperson had earlier told the press that after holding an online meeting of the party members, they resolved to temporarily halt the demonstration.

According to Mr. Kabuku, one of the reasons why they halted the demonstration was the write up which was sent to them by the Clerk to Council of the District indicating that the following council sitting wouldn’t be held from a hotel.

Last Friday, the Kasese Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Elias Byamungu told our reporter that he would also not authorize any further payments of money to the hotel owner, arguing that the district has many public places that are solely owned by the Government of Uganda.

He, on the other hand, revealed that they had budgeted for the renovation works of the multipurpose building in their running budget.

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By Aggrey Twesigye

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In Mbarara—-

Mbarara police are investigating the death of a nursing officer from Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, whose body was recovered from river Rwizi yesterday.

The deceased, identified as Judith Kyarisiima, a wife to Justus Nkwasibwe, the head teacher of Bugashe One Primary School in Nyakayojo, Mbarara City South Division, went missing from her marital home on September 2, 2024.

Her body was discovered along the shores of River Rwizi and was transferred to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for a postmortem.

Rwizi Regional Police spokesperson Samson Kasasira confirmed that the 50-year-old Kyarisiima was found dead at 9:00 a.m. near Lugazi, along the banks of River Rwizi.

Kasasira added that investigations are ongoing to determine whether her death was a result of murder or suicide, with samples collected from the body and individuals she was with before her death.

Kasasira also revealed that four individuals, including Kyarisiima’s husband, are under investigation as key suspects in her disappearance and death.

Harrison Kagule, the Public Relations Officer for Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, stated that there had been no previous reports of gender-based violence from the couple.

By Isaac Mumbere

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In Kasese—

The Rwenzori East Police have issued a warning to residents living near River Nyamwamba to seek for temporary shelter with friends and relatives in safer areas.

SP Nelson Tumushime the regional police spokesperson emphasized the urgency of relocating to higher ground until the river’s turbulent waters subside.

This warning comes after River Nyamwamba burst its banks earlier today, claiming the lives of at least two people in Kizungu, Nyamwamba Division, Kasese Municipality. One of the deceased, Teopista Masika, was a resident of Kyalhumba. The Police Fire and Rescue Services are working tirelessly to rescue those still trapped in Kiwa Heritage.

Lt. Joe Walusimbi, Resident District Commissioner for Kasese, echoed the call for residents to prioritize their safety by temporarily relocating to higher altitudes. He expressed his condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the disaster.

The authorities’ warnings and rescue efforts aim to mitigate the impact of the river’s overflow, which has already caused devastating consequences. Residents are advised to take immediate action to ensure their safety and well-being. The situation is being closely monitored, and further updates will be provided as necessary.

In the meantime, the community is urged to remain vigilant and take precautions to avoid further casualties. The tragic loss of life serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety during natural disasters.

By Isaac Mumbere

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi–

Uganda’s deputy head of mission to the European union and Benelux countries in Brussels Amb. Franklin Katungwe has urged voters in Bushenyi to vote leaders with ideas but not because of their monies.

Amb. Katungwe said this today 31^st August 2024 while speaking to graduands, parents and the community during a second graduation ceremony of Makerere institute of commerce and vocational studies.

He noted that Bushenyi which used to have five ministers now has non-elected minister because they voted money.

He added that he met the president and asked him why none of the MPs in Bushenyi is a minister and he answered that all the MPs from Bushenyi are below level of a minister.

Amb. Katungwe appealed to voters in Bushenyi and Uganda at large not to vote for MPs and other leaders who have money but vote for quality leaders with ideas.

According to the director of the institute Evans Boroora, 127 graduated today with certificates and diplomas.

He added that the institute started with 4 students but now has over 200 students and will soon celebrate 10 years of existence.

He noted that the courses offered are examined by UBTEB and other examining bodies therefore he called parents to bring students for quality education.

The chief guest Francis Mwebesa who was represented by Dr. Joshua Mutambi assured parents that skills development is top on government’s agenda therefore they should enroll their children in schools like Makerere Institute of Commerce and Vocational studies.

Amb. Katungwe contributed one million shillings and bought a goat which he donated to the RDC Robert Atuhairwe.

www.mknewslink.com offered one job slot to the school to any student who is willing to work from greater Bushenyi as a reporter sitting at the headquarter.

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Kampala/Bushenyi–

The director general of Uganda civil aviation Authority Mr. Fred Bamwesigye has called upon Aviation operators to ensure that customers are safe as they fly in the region.

Mr. Bamwesigye said this on 26^th August 2024 while opening a workshop on a capacity building on annex 6 – on regulations on consumer protection for Eastern African region.

He noted that players in the aviation industry of East Africa should ensure that their customers are safe while flying on their planes.

He added that it’s a duty of civil aviation authorities to make sure that their customers are protected from any unscrupulous agents who want to steal and con from them while on their planes in East Africa.

He went ahead to say it’s a duty of the aviation authorities to put in place safety measures that protect passengers from any accidents while flying across East Africa.

The workshop which was on annex 6 in Kampala was aimed at creating capacity for east Africa authorities to be able to handle aviation professionally, timely and technologically updated.

Mr. Bamwesigye advised the aviation players in east Africa to have marketing skills and PR so that people are able to enjoy services of the aviation wholeheartedly.

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority is highly ranked in Africa and beyond with many planes and routes by Uganda airlines that was revamped by the president of Uganda His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently.

Passengers of Uganda airlines have of recent recommended that its safe and secure to travel with Uganda airlines under the stewardship of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority director general Fred Bamwesigye and Ms. Jenipher Bamuturaki.

The policy analyst and political commentator Godber Tumushabe has described regional parliament sitting as a sign of being idle and lacking what to do.

According to Tumushabe, nothing will be achieved through these regional sittings because a member of parliament that can fail to perform in the august house and then perform in the regional sittings.

Tumushabe a renowned critic of NRM government said this today during an interview with NBS in Kampala.

He noted that there is no need for a struggling economy to spend such monies on unnecessary regional sittings when actually parliament has its special august house where it exchanges ideas from.

He added that the voters have always had issues of performance of their members of parliament who sit in parliament and earn huge allowances without making any contribution.

However, Dan Kimosho the MP for Kazo county in western Uganda told NBS and Tumushabe that all the absentee ministers will now be able to attend and solve regional problems.

Tumushabe however said that the Ugandan parliament has been absolutely tainted by corruption charges ;6 MPs arrested, three have been bailed while the other three including Michael Mawanda Maranga of Igara East are still in custody.

He added that the speaker of parliament Annet Among has been cited in a lot of corruption activities including the 1.7 service award given to commissioners approved by the clerk and speaker, Karamoja iron sheet saga.

The NRM government critic to prove that the parliament has gone to the dogs, its presiding officer Rt. Hon. Among blocked a debate for Ssekikubo and team with required signatures to debate the censure of the four commissioners.

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante

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In Bushenyi—

Kyabugimbi secondary school located in Igara East Bushenyi district passed out 100s of patriots from the patriotism club at the schoolFriday.

Speaker after speaker demanded the chief guest Brig. Gen. Felix Kulaigye UPDF spokersperson to tell the present to give them a science and computer laboratories which are lacking at the school.

The head teacher Alex Musinguzi told the guest of honor and woman MP Annet Katusiime Mugisha that their biggest problem is a computer and science labs and students can’t perform well without the two.

Alex Musinguzi the headteacher Kyabugimbi SS

The RDC Bushenyi Robert Atuhairwe advised students to put in practice what they have studied in patriotism; avoid strikes, fight corruption and love their country.

The woman MP Annet Katusiime Mugisha applauded the patriots for completing their course and advised them to be role models.

She promised the school management to work with Brig. Gen. Kulaigye to ensure that the school gets computer and science labs to boost students’ skills in science and technology.

The chief guest Kulaigye noted that he was going to talk to the president over the matter of science and computer to see that the school gets the two.

Kulaigye revealed that he had wanted to be a reverend father but was rejected by four seminary schools for being vocal adding that he is however happy that when he is talking, reverend fathers are taking notes.

By Ambrose Kweronda
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In Rukungiri—
Authorities in Rukungiri District are investigating the death of 16-year-old Erias Ahereza, a resident of Nyakagyera village, Burora Parish in Nyarushanje Sub-county.

According to Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson Elly Maate, it is alleged that on an unknown date, Ahereza’s stepmother, Ninsiima Regisi, assaulted and locked him in a room for a week. On the afternoon of August 19, 2024, a concerned neighbor informed the area LC1 Chairman, Aston Mutabazi, about the situation. Mutabazi intervened and took the boy to Kebisoni Health Centre IV, where he was later referred to Kisiizi Hospital.

Unfortunately, Ahereza was pronounced dead on the evening of August 20, 2024.

The police at Kiyenje Police Post were alerted, and a murder case was registered. The crime scene was visited, examined, and documented, leading to the arrest of the suspect. The body was taken to Rwakabengo Health Centre III Mortuary for a postmortem examination as investigations continue.

The murder case has been registered under reference number CRB 979/2024.

In a separate incident, police in Rukungiri have recorded a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Ayesiga Dismus, a resident of Buyanja. The accident occurred yesterday at Buyanja Town along the Rukungiri-Ntungamo road.

It is reported that the deceased was riding a motorcycle, registration number UFJ 623W, from Rukungiri towards Ntungamo at high speed.

While attempting to overtake a vehicle near Gas Fuel Station in Buyanja Town, he drifted out of his lane and tried to brake upon seeing an oncoming vehicle, an Isuzu Forward truck, registration number UAU 865J, driven by Byamukama Shaban.

The motorcycle collided head-on with the truck, resulting in Dismus’s death on the spot.

Police examined and documented the accident scene, recorded relevant statements, and conducted a postmortem examination.

Both the motorcycle and the vehicle are currently parked at Buyanja Police Station pending inspection by the Inspectorate of Vehicles (IOV).

The accident has been primarily attributed to reckless riding by the motorcyclist, and a case has been registered under reference number TAR 71/2024 for further investigation.

By Ambrose Kweronda
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In Kabale—-
The territorial police in Kabale district have arrested 18 people for allegedly transporting cattle at night without the required documentation, in violation of police guidelines.

The suspects arrested include Tumuhimbise Francis, Mwetise Francis, Tugumisirize Edson, Ekyarakole Odua, Ormwikiriza Esau, Musinguzi Innocent, Byomuhwezi John, Tugume Robert, Turyahabwe James, Katungi Moses, Ankankwasa Leo, Plan Alfa, Ngabirano Innocent, Maniraguha Patrick, Tukwantise Gordon, Ayambe Abias, Tumwabaze Alex, and Twahibwa Lauben.

According to a police statement, it is alleged that on 20th August 2024, at around 3:00 a.m., at Nyakijumba cell, Southern Division in Kabale district, the suspects were arrested following an intelligence tip-off. They were found with 38 heads of cattle, being transported without proper documentation and clearance.

The suspects were using motor vehicles with registration numbers UAU 737N (Canter), UBA 659 (Isuzu Elf), UBD 905Q (Canter), and UBB 613U (Diana), carrying 11, 5, 10, and 12 cows respectively.

Upon interception, the police interviewed the suspects and requested proper movement documents for the animals. It was discovered that some of them lacked the necessary documentation and were not complying with the instructions provided by Dr. Anyongire Angela, the District Veterinary Officer for Kabale, which prohibited movement at night.

Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, informed journalists that the police, led by OC Station ASP Akanyijuka Andrew, impounded the animals and brought them to the station. The suspects were subsequently charged with violating the procedures.

Maate added that the 38 cattle were exhibited, photographed, and handed over to the District Veterinary Officer, who has placed them at Kamuganguzi Government Farm.
Among the cattle, one was found to have a tag from Rwanda, and the suspects could not account for how it was obtained. Additionally, the vehicles were operating outside the stipulated time of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The matter is still under investigation, and the suspects will be arraigned before the courts of law to face the charges accordingly.