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By our Reporter
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In Kampala

A whistle blower has petitioned Inspectorate of Government over what he calls non-declaration of assert to the IG and falsification of wealth under pseudo names by the former Deputy Governor of Bank of Uganda Louis Kasekende.
In a document received by the Inspectorate titled confidential notes, corruption against former Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende, the whistleblower says in accordance with the Leadership Code Act 2002, all public servants and leaders are required to declare their wealth to the IGG, but Kasekende didn’t declare his wealth.
“He has acquired a lot of money and property in Luzira, Bugolobi, Buloba along Mityana road, and Naguru and evidence is attached to this effect” reads the report.
It continues “Kasekende’s leaked are beyond, he has account in one of the banks in Zambia and this account I will avail the evidence with time.
The whistleblower further alleges that the former number two at the central bank has properties in United Kingdom and Zambia.
“Kasekende and wife own other properties in the United Kingdom which the IGG needs to investigate and these property evidence is attached. Many witnesses are ready to give evidence to that effect as long as they are protected by your office. Kasekende has a woman he uses called Agelah Nasaali, she is based in Zambia she has a company dealing in mining called KASE-NASA Mining Limited, Kasekende has 60 per cent. It has account number 600123445001 in Cavmont Bank Limited (CBL). Evidence will be given to investigator at the right time” Reads the petition.
However, this website has established that an official of the Inspectorate known as Naol Akello who previously handled the earlier probe into same allegations is alleged to have taken a low profile in investigating Mr. Kasekenda after a meeting with one of the city lawyer who arranged and met her in Nairobi.
www.mknewslink.com has also reliably learnt that another lawyer known as Robert has been frequenting the Inspectorate with a view of stopping the investigations.
Kasekende exited Bank of Uganda in January upon expiry of his contract but the appointing authority never extended or renewed which saw him extensively lobby but without any results.
In December 2018, a leaked document showed that Dr. Kasekende transferred 12 plots of land into the names of his driver Moses Musitwa in an effort to dodge the scrutiny of the Inspector General of Government (IGG).
According to the document, Dr. Kasekende transferred the properties to the names of his driver on January 31, 2018.
The document says Kasekende has 35 properties in his names yet he only declared to IGG six properties.
Although the leaked documents show that Kasekende transferred the properties into names his driver Musitwa, there is no evidence to show that the deputy governor sold the plots to the latter.
The plots are located in Busiro on Block 314. They are plots No. 6090, 6091, 6092, 6093, 6094, 6095, 6096, 6097, 6098, 6099, 6100 and 6101. The plots range from 0.0450-0.0590 hectares.

By Domisiano Ayebare
www.mknewslink.com
In Bushenyi

The re-opening of the offices at Bushenyi -Ishaka Municipal headquarters has been postponed till Friday 6th March when the minister for Local government Raphael Magyezi will come to sort out their issues.
According to Raphael Magyezi who talked to www.mknewslink.com today morning in a telephone interview, offices shall remain closed until when he comes on 6th March Friday.
The district chairman Jaffari Bassajabalaba said that yesterday they held a meeting with two commissioners from the ministry of local government to sort out the issues but in vain.
Jaffari revealed to www.mknewwslink.com that the mayor and himself refused to take their advice on ground that they do not trust them (commissioners) since municipal authorities have been petitioning them without getting a response.
However, there are unconfirmed reports that councilors will sit again today to see if they can open the offices
Our reporter who visited the headquarters found the staff that had come to work seated outside in sun and coldness since they could not access their offices
The municipal offices were closed on Friday 29th Feb.2020 afternoon by civil society, district and municipal leaders following the town clerk’s failure to account for ugx 194million received from tax revenue

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
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In Bushenyi
The civil society, Bushenyi district and municipal leaders together with police have today 28th Feb.2020 converged at the head quarters of the 10 year old municipality and forced staff including the town clerk out of the offices.
The offices were later closed by the above group following the missing ugx 194 M allegedly misused by the town clerk William Makuune.
According to the CEO Western Ankole civil society forum Apollo Lee Kakonge, the offices will be closed from today till Tuesday when the minister of local government Raphael Magyezi will come to meet the stakeholders and look for the way out.
The police are now in charge of the place until Tuesday but people who come for services get disappointed because they find the work station closed.

Yesterday, the town clerk Makuune was temporarily arrested and recorded a statement before he was released on Police bond for allegedly swindling ugx 194 M.
Recently, Apollo Lee Kakonge sued the municipal authorities accusing them of denying him access to the bills of quantities, and other details related to roads construction and management in the municipality.
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By Felix Twinomugisha
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In Bushenyi

Male Parents have been advised to always pay school fees for their children instead of resorting to alcohol consumption.
The advice was raised by the Central Division chairperson Steven Karuti who was speaking at the Annual General Meeting of Ryamabengwa Primary school in Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality on Thursday 27th February 2020.
Karuti said in most cases, women suffer and pay fees for their children while men drink alcohol from morning to evening and even forget their family responsibilities.
“President Museveni will not pay for your child but the government will just add a contribution on what you pay, if you wait for him to come then you have a big problem,” Karuti added.
The chief Guest, Dan Mugyenyi who is the Municipal Education Officer advised all the teachers to work tirelessly and make sure that pupils pass the examination.
During the meeting, the parents also appreciated their teachers for the great performance in the last 5 years examination. In 2019, Out of 29 pupils, 15 passed in Division I and 14 passed in Division II.
Every teacher received a blanket and a bar of soap as gifts given to them by the parents for their good service delivery.
Silver Nkahikayo, the school head teacher thanked parents for their continued support to the school. He asked them to keep providing them with learning facilities tirelessly and suggested to them to allow the school to start preparing lunch for all the pupils to always avoid inconveniences.
The meeting was also attended by Marvin Baryaruha, the Bushenyi Ishaka MP Contestant, Dickens Musasirwe who represented MP Arinda Gordon Cowboy, central division councilors, local leaders, some school head teachers, teachers, parents and others.
Furthermore, Rwatukwire Primary School and Basajjabalaba Primary school also held annual General meetings on the same day as they pave a way for a great performance for the academic year 2020.

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By our reporter
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In Bushenyi
A die hard for FDC in Bushenyi Denis Twahika has revealed that he will stand for municipality parliamentary seat on independent ticket.
Twahika through his whatsapp plat form noted that he had widely consulted as an aspirant for MP Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality 2021- 2026.
He announced that he would offer himself as a Candidate on an Independent Ticket adding that more reasons for the decision will be given at an appropriate time.
Twahika was once an NRM supporter before he crossed to FDC party.
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By Domisiano Ayebare
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In Bushenyi

Ministry of agriculture is expected to visit fish farmers at Ruhandagazi fish fly center, an initiative that was set up by the government of Uganda.
This was revealed by the chief guest Minister of state for fisheries Hellen Adoa in her message delivered by Dr. Edward Rukunya during a Fundraising drive to set up the new worshipping home for children at All Saints Greater Church in Bushenyi district.
In her message to the people of Bushenyi, the Minister advised that young generation needs a lot of health care through eating balanced diet like dodos and green plants.
She encouraged people to create more fish dams in order to produce more fishes so as to save young ones from malnutrition and also benefit from the ministry of agriculture.
Minister Adoa contributed of 100 bags of cement, the area MP Arinda Gordon Cowboy gave 50 bags, Minister Karooro Okurut sent a contribution message of One million in cash and other guests also contributed.
The function was attended by a big number of people from Bushenyi and neighboring districts.

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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
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In Bushenyi—

The managing director for National Water and Sewerage Corporation NWSC Eng Dr. Silver Mugisha has revealed that he will continue giving Ugandans water as president Museveni promised.
He added that he will not listen to those people who are trying to divert him especially those from Bushenyi.
Eng. Silver noted that they have decided to extend water to most of the greater Bushenyi areas because when he came to office, he discovered that the area had limited water coverage.
He said this today 20th Feb.2020 at Crane resort Hotel during a NWSC stakeholders’ meeting for greater Bushenyi water area.
The chief guest Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye, the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovations comforted Eng. Silver and asked him to continue serving Ugandans.

He congratulated him upon being elected chairman for African Water Association and bringing congress for water in African to Uganda next week.
Minister Elioda said this is big in economic terms for Uganda; hotel owners, food vendors and even boda boda cyclists.
Minister Elioda concurred with Eng. Silver that the former MD for NWSC Dr. William Muhairwe left office without extending water to his home area.

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
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In Mitooma

The probe committee set up to investigate corruption allegations in Kashenshero town council turned a new twist after it was discovered that the head of the probe, also the Mitooma district internal auditor Israel Atukwase was the supplier of murram in the town council.
Things turned dramatic when the committee tried to interact with the executive of the town council and members pinned the head of the committee Atukwase that he had supplied murram to the town council though he was a civil servant contrally to government rules.
According to sources, the meeting never ended because the executive became hard, turned chaotic and attacked Atukwase and he had to run away leaving the other two members.
Sources from Kashenshero town council told www.mknewslink.com reporter that Atukwase was brought by the interdicted town clerk Nzeyimana to be shown the road where he was supposed to pour murram.
On the other hand the committee went ahead and made a report and it is ready for the public.
A three man committee was set up by the CAO to investigate continuous corruption cases in Kashenshero town council.
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By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante
www.mknewslink.com
In Bushenyi
Five members of seventh Adventist church at Ruhandagazi in Bushenyi town have been ex-communicated from all services at any Seventh Adventist church in the world following extreme misbehavior.
According to sources from the church in question, the affected persons include; Elisam Tumusiiime, Benson Musiime, David Asiimwe, one Muhanguzi and Bryan a boda boda cyclists.
The five were chased from SDA faith worldwide following their acts at the church of which even included closing the church such that believers cannot pray.
The source added that members of Ruhandagazi SDA church together with all its 10 churches under it, anonymously resolved to ex-communicate the five because of their misconduct.
According to the five in the earlier story www.mknewslink.com ran, they had issues with the resident pastor Kaganzi and they suspected him of stealing church money.
However, Agaba Samuel Rujumba the son of historical member of the church Joice Kanengyere who lives in London in telephone interview told this editor that the five are notorious youth and men who never went to school.
Mr. Rujumba added that when the five were relieved of their duties as church wardens, where they were stealing church money, then they started riots.
Police are deployed at the residence of the pastor Kanganzi to protect him from any attack by the five ex-members.
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By our reporter
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In Kampala

Total Uganda and National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) have launched their partnership in hosting the 20th African Water Association (AfWA) Congress and Exhibition at the Total Head Office on plot 48th street.
The bi-annual congress is held by the African Water Association as part of a mechanism to enhance exchange of ideas and seek for innovative solutions related to the water and sanitation sector.
The Congress is organised by AfWA in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment and National Water and Sewerage Corporation on behalf of the Government of Uganda.
The AfWA Congress which will be officiated over by the President of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, will focus on the new breakthrough solutions and innovations to address the current water and sanitation challenges in Africa It will be held at the Kampala Serena Hotel from 24th -27th February under the theme; “Breaking New Grounds to Accelerate Access to Water and Sanitation for all in Africa.”
Total Uganda has contributed $25,000 towards the activities and preparations of the AfWA Congress and will be hosting various activities for over 2,000 delegates and exhibitors.
Speaking during the launch, Obi Imemba, Total Uganda’s Managing Director said; “The importance of water and sanitation cannot be overemphasized. Total Uganda is guided by its goals to improve water and sanitation as a top priority in the communities we operate in.
Our partnership with NWSC shows our commitment to enhance the lives of people in our communities and ensure sustainable development. One of our main key focus areas is environmental sustainability and we believe that through our efforts, we can turn water and sanitation into a critical line of defence against climate change.”
Eng. Silver Mugisha, the Managing Director of NWSC said; “This partnership with Total goes to show that the concern in ensuring that there’s clean safe water for all is not only a government concern but that shared by the private sector too. This makes the drive to achieve the sustainable development goals come 2030 even more attainable.”
In the past, Total Uganda has been at the forefront of promoting health and sanitation in its areas of operation with donations to boost the fight against cholera in Hoima and Bulisa, aiding community health through donations of garbage bunkers and bins to Pakwach and Anaka towns and the rehabilitation of sanitary blocks destroyed by a storm at Kirama primary school in Bulisa district.