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By Kweronda Ambrose

in kabale—-

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Usher Bennets Lewis, a second-year social work student at Uganda Christian University – Bishop Barham University College (UCU-BBUC) in Kabale, has been announced as the Guild President for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Bennets Lewis won the election with 176 votes, representing 39% of the total vote. Derrick Akampa, a second-year Bachelor of Education student, scored 162 votes (36%) as a second candidate while Isaac Ampurira, also a second-year Bachelor of Education student, finished in third place with 111 votes (25%). Two votes were disqualified after being found folded together, indicating a possible attempt at duplicate voting, as both votes were marked for the same candidate.

Announcing the results on campus, Mr. Gerald Irimaso, Chairman of the Electoral Commission at UCU-BBUC, expressed concern over the low voter turnout. Although 1,350 ballot papers were printed, only 753 students were eligible to vote, and of these, just 451 votes were cast. Mr. Irimaso attributed the low turnout to a lack of motivation, suggesting that the candidates’ campaigns did not engage students as expected.

Speaking after his victory, Usher Bennets Lewis expressed his commitment to working with UCU-BBUC’s administration to promote campus development. He also indicated that he plans to seek guidance from the outgoing Guild leadership where necessary.

In his address to the student body, Rev. Robertson Peter Agaba, Dean of Students at UCU-BBUC, commended the Electoral Commission for organizing a peaceful election. He encouraged those who did not win to stay hopeful, reminding them that they are in a transitional phase as university students and should continue to act professionally.

Rev. Agaba urged the newly elected Guild President to focus on campus development and to foster unity among students.

By Kweronda Ambrose

In Rubanda——————-

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Three women were hospitalized after being struck by lightning at Mengo Church of Uganda in Mengo Parish, Nshanjare Town Council, Rubanda District. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2024, following a Sunday service.

Ven. Earnest Nkwasibwe, the Archdeacon of Muko Archdeaconry where the church is located, confirmed that the lightning strike injured three women identified as Charity Murungi (35), Brenda Nyiramutuzo (33), and Macklean Tumusingize (30), all residents of Mengo Village in Mengo Ward, Nshanjare Town Council and they were rushed to Muko church of Uganda HCIII.

Ven. Nkwasibwe urged the Rubanda District leadership to equip worship centres and nearby schools with lightning conductors to prevent such incidents in the future.

In response to the tragedy, Rubanda West Member of Parliament hopeful 2026-2031, Mucunguzi Innocent Rwakiiseta, visited the affected families, providing relief items including matooke, rice, salt, soap among others to assist them during this difficult time.

He also reminded the public to observe lightning safety precautions, such as staying indoors when thunder is heard, avoiding the use of electronic devices during storms, and wearing rubber boots, especially during the rainy season.

Affected family receiving help from well wishers

By Wilber Muhwezi Kasibante (MK)

In Bushenyi district………………

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Emeritus Bishop of West Ankole Diocese Rt Rev Yona Mwesigwa Katoneene has called upon the Christians of Ruharo cou to work hard and ensure that their church is finished and start a primary school and the health center.

The Bishop Katoneene said this yesterday Sunday 13^th Oct 2024 during the thanks giving service of Mr. Wilber Muhwezi  Kasibante MD www.mknewslink.com   and family for surviving  a nasty motor  accident in Bushenyi town on August 13^th 2024.

Bishop noted that he was in Ruharo cou recently but he observed a huge positive difference as the church is being completed.

The Mayor Bushenyi – Ishaka Municipality his worship Richard Byaruhanga noted that there are few Anglicans in Bunyaringi and Ruharo wards but as time goes on, they will increase and the current church will be expanded.

Mayor Richard Byaruhanga after the service at Ruharo cou kabagarame.

He bought a goat and gifted it to the emeritus Bishop Katoneene. God Tweheyo a prominent business man in Bushenyi also bought a goat and gifted it to the Bishop.

Geoffrey Twinomugisha Muganda a business man in bushenyi also bought a goat and gifted it to the church which in turn sold it again.

Mr. Geofrey Muganda auctioning items at Rharo cou Kabagarame yesterday

In his speech, Mk Wilber Kasibante thanked God who saved his life and that of his wife in a motor accident and promised to continue working for God and as well as wed his wife next year in April and be a full member of the church.

In a thanks giving , he offered two goats , five chicken and many other things . He was accompanied by his wife Racheal Kasibante , his mother who raised him and paid his fees Mrs. Violet Kasibante aged 85 years together with other family members.

Many friends of Kasibante contributed for his function and the church on his official WhatsApp group and others pledged for the completion of Ruharo cou . Hon.Chris Muganzi (Enganzi) pledged 500,000/= .

Other politicians and important people who attended include district councilor Jenipher Kekimuri Naijunka for central division, Director Bushenyi Municipal Primary school Mrs. Abby Musinguzi, deputy promoters  Mr. Kamurasi and Ms. Josseline . Leaders of the church headed by the catchiest Mr. Robert Warampe, head of Laity Fred Gumisiriza, head of construction Mrs.  Jenifer Muhereza among others .

Bishop receiving a goat gifted to him by the business man God Tweheyo

Bishop posing with Mrs.violet Kasibante together with other family members.

By Kweronda Ambrose

In Kabale……………………

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The territorial police in Kabale are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an unidentified male adult, whose body was discovered in a swamp at Rwakihirwa Cell, Kamuganguzi Sub-county Kabale District.

According to a police statement, it is alleged that on 10/10/2024, at around 5:45 a.m., unknown suspects, with malice aforethought, caused the death of the deceased and later concealed the body in a swamp at Rwakihirwa Cell, along Katuna Road.

The Kigezi Region police spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, stated that the body was discovered by a young boy who was tending to animals and the boy informed the area chairperson, Abraham Nuwagaba, who inspected the body in an attempt to identify the victim but was unsuccessful.

The chairperson then contacted the Officer in Charge (OC) of Kamuganguzi Police Station, who alerted the OC of Kabale Police Station and the district Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer. The team visited the scene, which was documented.

The body, which had scratches on the face, was retrieved and transported to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital for a postmortem. Efforts to identify the deceased are still ongoing.

ASP Maate appealed to the public, urging anyone with a missing loved one to visit the hospital mortuary for identification and to ensure a proper burial. Investigations are still underway.

A murder case has been registered at Kabale Central Police Station under reference number CRB 762/2024.

By Ambrose Kweronda

By Moses Andama

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In Masindi—-

Masindi Municipal Council has resolved to request the Ministry of Public Service to provide an independent service commission from outside Masindi to do recruitments.

Masindi District Service Commission has been non-functional for nearly two years after it was plagued by some issues that rendered it unable to perform its duties, according to Mayor Masindi municipality Kyomuhendo Ronald.

Kyomuhendo said this has significantly impacted the municipality, which has been unable to fill numerous vacant positions, ultimately affecting service delivery.

The mayor explained that despite the district service commission being split, one commission member’s term has expired, making it impossible to conduct recruitments. Furthermore, many schools in the municipality are understaffed, despite available funding for teachers’ salaries.

However, District Chairman Cosmas Byaruhanga disagreed, stating that the municipality lacks the mandate to seek external help, as this responsibility lies with the district council and its executive

Byaruhanga claimed that the district service commission is fully fledged, and the soon-to-expire member will be replaced by the district council.

He acknowledged past challenges with the commission’s chairperson, but stated that the issue has been resolved.

By Alvin Twebaze

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In Bushenyi—

Police in Bushenyi are investigating circumstances under which a 52-year-old woman was murdered in cold blood.

The deceased is identified as Janiva Kyomugisha a resident of Ruharo central cell, Ruharo ward central Division Bushenyi Ishaka municipality Bushenyi district.

The lifeless body of Kyomugisha commonly known as Kyomu was yesterday 11^th Sept.2024 morning found lying along the road from Omuruhita trading Centre to St. Augustine SS., according to Panklasio Ndyanabo, the area chairman LCI.

SSP Martial Tumusiime, the greater Bushenyi police spokesperson told www.mknewslink.com reporter that police sniffer dog introduced to the scene picked scent and tracked up to the deceased’s residence and two were arrested.

According to Tumusiime, postmortem done at Ishaka Adventist hospital observed that the deceased had strangulation marks in the neck, soft tissue injury on the right frontal aspect, burst internal vessels of the face and neck.

He added that there was no sign of struggle at the scene which gives an impression that the deceased could have been killed from somewhere else and her body carried to where it was found.

She will be buried today at her ancestral home in Ruharo central cell, Ruharo ward central Division Bushenyi Ishaka municipality Bushenyi district.

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